Combustion, Flames and Explosions of Gases, Third Edition

This edition adheres to the basic purpose of this treatise which is to provide the chemist, physicist, and engineer with the scientific basis for understanding combustion phenomena. Contents: Chemistry and Kinetics of the Reactions between Gaseous Fuel and Oxidants: Theoretical Foundations. The Reaction between Hydrogen and Oxygen. The Reaction between Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen. The Reaction between Hydrocarbons and Oxygen. Flame Propagation: Combustion Waves in Laminar Flow. Combustion Waves in Turbulent Flow. Air Entrainment and Burning of Jets and Fuel Gases. Detonation Waves in Gases. Emission Spectra, Ionization, and Electric Field Effects in Flames. Methods of Flame Photography and Pressure Recording.