Combustion
Some Basics of Engineering Combustion
This book is based on An Introduction to Combustion Engineering – D.S-K. Ting published in 2011 by NAOMI TING’S BOOKS. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from © 2012 Naomi Ting’s Books.
Dedication
Some experts are born gifted, others realize their dreams via extreme perseverance and excessive efforts. This book is dedicated to the enduring dreamers.
Contents
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION
THERMOCHEMISTRY
CHEMICAL KINETICS
LAMINAR PREMIXED FLAME
INTRODUCING TURBULENCE
TURBULENCE SCALES
PREMIXED TURBULENT FLAME
SPRAY AND DROPLETS
GAS FURNACES AND BOILERS
DETONATION
Preface
This book is primarily intended for introducing combustion to senior undergraduate and junior graduate students in mechanical and chemical engineering. Some undergraduate knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is required to appreciate the material covered.
Turbulence
Some Basics of Engineering Flow Turbulence
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from © 2011 Naomi Ting’s Books.
Dedication
The meaning of an endeavor is found in the process, more so than the final outcome. This book is dedicated to those who attempt to make the best out of every day.
‘Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.’ – Bill Keane.
Contents
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION FLOW TURBULENCE
EQUATIONS OF FLOW MOTION
STATISTICAL DESCRIPTION OF FLOW TURBULENCE
TURBULENCE SCALES
TURBULENCE SIMULATIONS AND MODELLING
GRID TURBULENCE
VORTEX DYNAMICS
SPHERE & CIRCULAR CYLINDER IN CROSS FLOW
PREMIXED TURBULENT FLAME PROPAGATION
Preface
This book is intended for those who have an interest in flowing fluids. It aims at providing some background, though of limited scope, on everyday flow turbulence, especially that encountered in engineering applications. Some undergraduate knowledge of fluid mechanics and statistics is needed to better appreciate the material covered.
Acknowledgements
If it is not because of the many co-runners, this book would have been just an anxious dream of starting a marathon without the stamina to cross the finish line. The author is particularly grateful to the strength from above, and the following individuals in easing the enduring endeavor, giving him the needed fuel to finally cross the finish line.
