Applied Combustion (Hardcover, 2)

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED COMBUSTION
Introduction
Energy and Combustion
The Fuel-Engine Interface
Engineering Science and Combustion
Engineering and Applied Combustion
Problems
COMBUSTION AND ENERGY
Introduction
The Conservation of Mass
Thermodynamic Properties
Heats of Reaction
First Law for Reactive Systems
Problems
COMBUSTION AND ENTROPY
Introduction
Equilibrium and Chemical Reactions
Entropy
Gibbs and Hemholtz Functions
Equilibrium Constants
The Fuel Cell
Problems
FLUID MECHANICS
Introduction
Basic Conservation Equations
The Rayleigh Line
The Rankine-Hugoniot Curve
The Chapman-Jouquet Points
Calculation of Chapman-Jouquet Normal Detonation Parameters
Detonation Theory and Experimental Evidences
Problems
CHEMICAL KINETICS
Introduction
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Collision Theory and Chemical Reactions
Complex Chemical Kinetics Mechanisms
Nitrogen-Oxygen Chemical Kinetics
Basic Flame Theory
Problems
SOLID FUELS
Introduction
Solid Fuel Thermochemistry
Coal and Other Solid Fuel Resources
Solid Fuel Combustion
Solid Fuel Combustion Pollution Control
Boiler Energy Balance
Problems
LIQUID FUELS
Introduction
Liquid Fuel Properties
Crude Oil and Distillate Fuels
Synthetic Liquid Fuels
Unconventional Liquid Fuels
Liquid Fuel Combustion and Burners
Problems
GASEOUS FUELS
Introduction
Gaseous Fuel Properties
Natural Gas
Coal-Derived Gaseous Fuels
Biomass and Synthetic Natural Gas
Hydrogen
Gaseous Fuel Burners
Problems
COMBUSTION ENGINE TESTING
Introduction
Internal Combustion Engine Nomenclature
Indicated Engine Performance
Brake Engine Performance
Engine Performance Testing
The Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) Engine
Engine Emissions Testing
Problems
SPARK-IGNITION ENGINE COMBUSTION
Introduction
Thermodynamics and Spark-Ignition Engine Modeling
Fuel Thermochemistry and Spark-Ignition Engines
Spark-Ignition I.C. Engine Combustion Chemistry
Spark-Ignition I.C. Engine Emissions
Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel Alternatives
The Wankel Rotary Engine
Problems
COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE COMBUSTION
Introduction
Thermodynamics and Compression-Ignition Engine Modeling
Fuel Thermochemistry and Compression-Ignition Engines
Compression-Ignition I.C. Engine Combustion Chemistry
Compression-Ignition I.C. Engine Emissions
Compression-Ignition Engine Fuel Alternatives
Advanced Spark- and Compression-Ignition Combustion Concepts
Problems
GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTION
Introduction
Thermodynamics and Gas Turbine Engine Modeling
Gas Turbine Fuel Thermochemistry
Gas Turbine Combustors
Gas Turbine Engine Fuel Alternatives
Gas Turbine Engine Emissions
The Free Piston and Stirling Engines
Problems
THERMAL DESTRUCTION
Introduction
Thermal Destruction Combustion Chemistry
Basic Elements of Thermal Destruction
Thermal Destruction Components
Thermal Destruction Configurations
Environmental Regulations and Thermal Destruction
Problems
APPENDICES
Dimensions and Units
Some Thermochemical Properties
Properties of Fuel Oil
Properties of Saturated Water
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX