Combustion: Physical and Chemical Fundamentals, Modeling and Simulation, Experiments, Pollutant Formation (Paperback, 4)

Introduction, Fundamental Definitions and Phenomena.- Experimental Investigation of Flames.- Mathematical Description of Premixed Laminar Flat Flames.- Thermodynamics of Combustion Processes.- Transport Phenomena.- Chemical Kinetics.- Reaction Mechanisms.- Laminar Premixed Flames.- Laminar Nonpremixed Flames.- Ignition Processes.- Low Temperature Oxidation, Engine Knock.- The Navier-Stokes Equations for Three-Dimensional Reacting Flows.- Turbulent Reacting Flows.- Turbulent Nonpremixed Flames.- Turbulent Premixed Flames.- Combustion of Liquid and Solid Fuels.- Formation of Nitric Oxides.- Formation of Hydrocarbons and Soot.- Effects of Combustion Processes on the Atmosphere.- Appendix 1: Mathematics.- Appendix 2: Reaction Mechanisms.