Applied Combustion 2nd Ed

The second edition of this practical text offers a broad introduction to the engineering principles of chemical energy conversion. Eugene L. Keating, Ph.D., P.E., a recognized authority within academia, government, and industry, examines combustion science and technology using fundamental principles. Thermochemical engineering data and design formulations of basic performance relationships appear in dual SI and English engineering dimensions and units, helping you save time and avoid conversion errors.New in the Second EditionStreamlined organization that progressively develops fundamental conceptsExtended section on fuel cellsNew section on the nitrogen-oxygen reaction systemAdditional coverage of environmental aspects of specific combustion characteristicsNew chapter on thermal destructionFurnishing examples that demonstrate a proper engineering analysis as well as important concepts relevant to the nature of combustion devices, Applied Combustion, Second Edition explores the ideal oxidation-reaction equation, fuel heat release rates, chemical equilibrium, incomplete combustion, chemical kinetics, and detonation, thermal explosion, and basic flame theories. The book treats the features of chemical energy resources and presents a thermochemical overview of current and potential solid, liquid, and gaseous natural and synthetic fuel resources. It also describes the fuel-engine interface characteristics of important external and internal combustion heat engines in terms of fuel compatibility, consumption rates, pollution characteristics, emission controls, and energy conversion efficiencies.

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED COMBUSTIONIntroductionEnergy and CombustionThe Fuel-Engine InterfaceEngineering Science and CombustionEngineering and Applied CombustionProblemsCOMBUSTION AND ENERGYIntroductionThe Conservation of MassThermodynamic PropertiesHeats of ReactionFirst Law for Reactive SystemsProblemsCOMBUSTION AND ENTROPYIntroductionEquilibrium and Chemical ReactionsEntropyGibbs and Hemholtz FunctionsEquilibrium ConstantsThe Fuel CellProblemsFLUID MECHANICSIntroductionBasic Conservation EquationsThe Rayleigh LineThe Rankine-Hugoniot CurveThe Chapman-Jouquet PointsCalculation of Chapman-Jouquet Normal Detonation ParametersDetonation Theory and Experimental EvidencesProblemsCHEMICAL KINETICSIntroductionKinetic Theory of GasesCollision Theory and Chemical ReactionsComplex Chemical Kinetics MechanismsNitrogen-Oxygen Chemical KineticsBasic Flame TheoryProblemsSOLID FUELSIntroductionSolid Fuel ThermochemistryCoal and Other Solid Fuel ResourcesSolid Fuel CombustionSolid Fuel Combustion Pollution ControlBoiler Energy BalanceProblemsLIQUID FUELSIntroductionLiquid Fuel PropertiesCrude Oil and Distillate FuelsSynthetic Liquid FuelsUnconventional Liquid FuelsLiquid Fuel Combustion and BurnersProblemsGASEOUS FUELSIntroductionGaseous Fuel PropertiesNatural GasCoal-Derived Gaseous FuelsBiomass and Synthetic Natural GasHydrogenGaseous Fuel BurnersProblemsCOMBUSTION ENGINE TESTINGIntroductionInternal Combustion Engine NomenclatureIndicated Engine PerformanceBrake Engine PerformanceEngine Performance TestingThe Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) EngineEngine Emissions TestingProblemsSPARK-IGNITION ENGINE COMBUSTIONIntroductionThermodynamics and Spark-Ignition Engine ModelingFuel Thermochemistry and Spark-Ignition EnginesSpark-Ignition I.C. Engine Combustion ChemistrySpark-Ignition I.C. Engine EmissionsSpark-Ignition Engine Fuel AlternativesThe Wankel Rotary EngineProblemsCOMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINE COMBUSTIONIntroductionThermodynamics and Compression-Ignition Engine ModelingFuel Thermochemistry and Compression-Ignition EnginesCompression-Ignition I.C. Engine Combustion ChemistryCompression-Ignition I.C. Engine EmissionsCompression-Ignition Engine Fuel AlternativesAdvanced Spark- and Compression-Ignition Combustion ConceptsProblemsGAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTIONIntroductionThermodynamics and Gas Turbine Engine ModelingGas Turbine Fuel ThermochemistryGas Turbine CombustorsGas Turbine Engine Fuel AlternativesGas Turbine Engine EmissionsThe Free Piston and Stirling EnginesProblemsTHERMAL DESTRUCTIONIntroductionThermal Destruction Combustion ChemistryBasic Elements of Thermal DestructionThermal Destruction ComponentsThermal Destruction ConfigurationsEnvironmental Regulations and Thermal DestructionProblemsAPPENDICESDimensions and UnitsSome Thermochemical PropertiesProperties of Fuel OilProperties of Saturated WaterBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX