An Introduction to Combustion / Edition 1

by Warren C. Strahle

Overview

This book introduces combustion related topics, including chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, deflagrations, detonations in premixed media, diffusion flames, ignition, and flame stabilization, to undergraduate students in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, and civil engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782881246081
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/1993
Series:	Combustion Science and Technology Series , #1
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Warren C. Strahle joined the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968 after more than four years of experience at the Aerospace Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses. He attained the rank of Regents' Professor of Aerospace Engineering in1977. His fields of research have included liquid and solid rocket combustion stability, thrust vector control. external and supersonic combustion. liquid and solid rocket ingredient combustion. tactical and strategic missile preliminary design. Ramjet combustion stability. combustion noise. Diesel engine noise and turbulent reacting flows. Dr. Strahle has received several research awards. most recently the1985 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Pen dray Aerospace Literature Award.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Review 2. Chemical Thermodynamics 3. Chemical Kinetics 4. Premixed Flames 5. Ignition 6. Diffusion Flames 7. Flame Stabiuzation 8. Modern Measurements in Combustion 9. Epilogue

Editorial Reviews

There is a strong demand for a high-quality, easily understood combustion text for undergraduates. This is such a book. The organization of the chapters is optimal and the style is conversational. This book should be very popular with students.

James S. T'ien

A textbook for a one-semester or one-quarter course for juniors or seniors in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or civil engineering. Keeping both the mathematics and the references to a minimum, presents basic information about combustion, mostly in the form of examples. Begins a series whose later volumes will treat such subjects as chemical propellants and laser diagnostics of combustion. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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