Combustion: physical and chemical fundamentals, modelling and simulation, experiments, pollutant formation

Abstract

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 Prefixed Flames * Laminar Nonpremixed Flames * Ignition Processes * The Navier-Stokes Equations for Three-Dimensional Reacting Flows * Turbulent Reacting Flows * Turbulent Nonpremixed Flames * Turbulent Premixed Flames * Combustion of Liquid and Solid Fuels * Low-Temperature Oxidation, Engine Knock * Formation of Nitric Oxides * Formation of Hydrocarbons and Soot.