This postgraduate course offers a deep dive into combustion as a physical phenomenon, exploring its relevance to safety, energy production, and environmental concerns. The curriculum covers experimental descriptions, thermodynamic principles, chemical kinetics, and various models for mass and energy transport. Students will learn about ignition, quenching, laminar and turbulent flames, droplet and dust combustion, pollutant formation, and detonations. The course also includes simulation of explosions using the FLACS CFD simulator.
The course covers a comprehensive range of topics related to combustion, including fundamental principles and practical applications.
The University of Bergen does not offer scholarships to cover tuition fees. The tuition fee must be paid in full before a confirmation for the study permit application can be issued. Refunds are possible if a study place is withdrawn by September 1st.
International students (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland) must pay tuition fees. For the academic year 2026/2027, fees for relevant Master's programs at the Faculty of Science and Technology are 226,000 NOK per year, though this specific course's fee is not listed separately.
The University of Bergen does not offer scholarships to cover tuition fees. International students can refer to the Study in Norway website for information on external scholarships and funding options.
The provided data indicates that the course has a duration of 1 semester, and it is worth 10 ECTS credits.
The teaching language for this programme is Norwegian.
Admission requires enrollment in a Master's program at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Applications are submitted online via the university's portal. Specific deadlines and requirements should be confirmed on the main admission pages.
This course provides skills applicable to safety, energy production, and environmental management. Graduates may find opportunities in research, industry, and regulatory bodies.