On the Relation between Technology and Science — Goals of Knowledge and Dynamics of Theories. The Example of Combustion Technology, Thermodynamics and Fluidmechanics

Combustion technology on the one hand and thermodynamics and fluid-mechanics on the other are disciplines from technology and science that possess a common core of theory. Combustion technology is concerned with installations using energy contained in fuels, for the purpose of processes of physical and chemical transformation of materials (for example blast-furnace, refinery, steel works), heating of residential or working premises, production of mechanical or electric energy.