This Project Grant award for $219,022.00, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), aims to establish fundamental knowledge on the heat transfer mechanisms from firebrand depositions to recipient surfaces. The primary objectives are to:
- Conduct numerical simulations to identify the effects of firebrand properties and their interactions on deposition patterns over inert flat surfaces.
- Incorporate surface fuel morphology using X-ray computed tomography and quantify its influence on firebrand deposition and heat transfer.
- Develop a data-driven heat transfer model based on the high-fidelity simulation data and test its accuracy for integration into wildfire simulators.
The project will also include educational activities such as mentoring students and engaging stakeholders to address challenges in fire science. The award was made to the University of Maryland, College Park, and has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2025. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.
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