Combustion science and engineering
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Combustion science and engineering
（CRC series in computational mechanics and applied analysis, [7]）
CRC Press, c2007
Available at 10 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 1069-1084) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Students embarking on their studies in chemical, mechanical, aerospace, energy, and environmental engineering will face continually changing combustion problems, such as pollution control and energy efficiency, throughout their careers. Approaching these challenges requires a deep familiarity with the fundamental theory, mathematics, and physical concepts of combustion. Based on more than two decades of teaching experience, Combustion Science and Engineering lays the necessary groundwork while using an illustrative, hands-on approach.
Taking a down-to-earth perspective, the book avoids heavy mathematics in the first seven chapters and in Chapter 17 (pollutants formation and destruction), but considers molecular concepts and delves into engineering details. It begins with an outline of thermodynamics; basics of thermochemistry and chemical equilibrium; descriptions of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels; chemical kinetics and mass transfer; and applications of theory to practical systems. Beginning in chapter 8, the authors provide a detailed treatment of differential forms of conservation equations; analyses of fuel combustion including jet combustion and boundary layer problems; ignition; flame propagation; interactive and group combustion; pollutant formation and control; and turbulent combustion.
In addition, this textbook includes abundant examples, illustrations, and exercises, as well as spreadsheet software in combustion available for download. This software allows students to work out the examples found in the text. Combustion Science and Engineering imparts the skills and foundational knowledge necessary for students to successfully approach and solve new problems.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Review of Thermodynamics. Stoichiometry and Thermochemistry of Reacting Systems. Reaction Direction and Equilibrium. Fuels. Chemical Kinetics. Mass Transfer. First Law Applications. Conservation Relations. Combustion of Solid Fuels, Carbon, and Char. Diffusion Flames - Liquid Fuels. Combustion in Boundary Layers. Combustion of Gas Jets. Ignition and Extinction. Deflagration and Detonation. Flame Propagation and Flammability Limits. Interactive Evaporation and Combustion. Pollutants Formation and Destruction. An Introduction to Turbulent Combustion. Problems. Formulae. Appendix A. Appendix B. References. Index.
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