Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Authors; 1: Introduction; 1.1 Introduction to Combustion; 1.2 Applications of Combustion; 1.3 Approaches to Combustion Study; 1.4 Types of Combustion; References; 2: Thermodynamics of Reacting Systems; 2.1 Review of Thermodynamics; 2.1.1 Thermodynamic Properties; 2.1.2 Property Relations; 2.1.3 Mixture of Gases; 2.1.4 First Law of Thermodynamics; 2.1.5 Second Law of Thermodynamics; 2.2 Fuels; 2.3 Stoichiometry; 2.4 First Law for Reacting Systems; 2.4.1 Enthalpy of Formation

2.4.2 Calculation of Enthalpy of Formation at Elevated Temperatures2.4.3 Enthalpy of Combustion and Adiabatic Flame Temperature; 2.4.4 Constant Volume Combustion; 2.5 Chemical Equilibrium; 2.5.1 Effects of Pressure and Temperature on Equilibrium Composition; 2.5.2 Equilibrium Constants in the Presence of Condensed Phase; 2.5.3 Determination of Equilibrium Composition; 2.5.4 Equilibrium Composition for Hydrocarbon Combustion in Air; 2.5.4.1 Full Equilibrium Model; 2.5.4.2 Water Gas Equilibrium; 2.5.5 Determination of the Equilibrium Flame Temperature; 2.6 Applications/Case Studies

2.6.1 Oxyfuel Combustion2.6.2 Combustion of Synthetic Gas (Syngas); 2.6.3 Flue Gas/Exhaust Gas Recirculation; 2.6.4 Fire Suppression Using Water Sprays; References; 3: Chemical Kinetics; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Global and Elementary Reactions; 3.3 Bimolecular Reactions; 3.4 Collision Theory of Reaction Rates; 3.5 Unimolecular Reactions; 3.6 Termolecular Reaction; 3.7 Chain Reactions; 3.8 Chemical Time Scales; 3.9 Relation between Kinetic Rate Coefficients and Equilibrium Constants; 3.10 Multistep Mechanism; 3.11 Steady State Approximation; 3.12 Partial Equilibrium Approximation

4: Simple Reactor Models4.1 Constant Pressure Reactors; 4.2 Constant Volume Reactor; 4.3 Well-Stirred Reactor; 4.4 Plug Flow Reactor; References; 5: Conservation Equations; 5.1 Reynolds Transport Theorem; 5.2 Conservation of Mass; 5.3 Conservation of Species; 5.4 Conservation of Momentum; 5.5 Conservation of Energy; 5.6 Entropy Balance Equation; References; 6: Laminar Premixed Flames; 6.1 Physical Description; 6.2 Rankine-Hugoniot Relations; 6.2.1 Rayleigh Lines; 6.2.2 Hugoniot Lines; 6.2.3 Detonation and Deflagration Waves; 6.2.4 Chapman-Jouguet Waves; 6.3 Flame Propagation and Flame Speed

6.4 Determination of Flame Speed6.4.1 Determination of Flame Speed by Bunsen Flame Method; 6.4.2 Determination of Flame Speed by Flat Flame Burner Method; 6.4.3 Determination of Flame Speed by Spherically Propagating Flame Method; 6.5 Simplified Analysis; 6.6 Factors Affecting Flame Speed; 6.6.1 Dependence on Temperature; 6.6.2 Dependence on Pressure; 6.6.3 Dependence on Fuel Type; 6.7 Flame Quenching and Ignition; 6.7.1 Quenching of Ducted Flame Due to Heat Loss; 6.7.2 Minimum Energy for Ignition; 6.8 Flame Propagation in Microscale Combustors

This book is an introductory text on fundamental aspects of combustion including thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer and chemical kinetics which are used to systematically derive the basic concepts of combustion. Apart from the fundamental aspects, many of the emerging topics in the field like microscale combustion, combustion dynamics, oxy-fuel combustion and combustion diagnostics are also covered in the book. This would help the beginners in the subject to get initiated to the state of the art topics. Key Features: Coverage of the essential aspects of combustion engineering suitable for both beginners and practicing professionals Topics like entropy generation, microscale combustion, combustion diagnostics, second law-based analysis exclusive to the title Balanced treatment of thermodynamics, transport phenomena and chemical kinetics Discussion on state of the art techniques in combustion diagnostics Illustrates combustion of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels along with emission of pollutants and greenhouse gases

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