Introduction to Combustion Phenomena (Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 2)

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This Third Edition of Glassman's classic text clearly defines the role of chemistry, physics, and fluid mechanics as applied to the complex topic of combustion. Glassman's insightful introductory text emphasizes underlying physical and chemical principles, and encompasses engine technology, fire safety, materials synthesis, detonation phenomena, hydrocarbon fuel oxidation mechanisms, and environmental considerations. Combustion has been rewritten to integrate the text, figures, and appendixes, detailing available combustion codes, making it not only an excellent introductory text but also an important reference source for professionals in the field.

Key Features
* Explains complex combustion phenomena with physical insight rather than extensive mathematics
* Clarifies postulates in the text using extensive computational results in figures
* Lists modern combustion programs indicating usage and availability
* Relates combustion concepts to practical applications

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nice deal.......2000-06-18

this is the right book for combustion with in depth subject. go for it!

Ablaze!: The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion

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Excellent, excellent book...
Well Researched and fascinating read!
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Great addition
Ablaze

Ablaze!: The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion
Larry E. Arnold
Manufacturer: M. Evans and Company
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ASIN: 0871317893

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A must-have tome for the library of anyone interested in one of the world's most compelling mysteries: the apparent ability of people to become human fireballs. Hotly debated and heatedly denied yet never effectively banished like a cold ember in a fire overhaul, SHC defies common sense -- some would say sanity -- to leave behind fire scenes that are macabre beyond belief. No less astonishing are the facts revealed by eyewitnesses to SHC and, yes!, the survivors of SHC. "I saw it with my own eyes!" exclaims one witness, "he burned from the inside out, not the outside in. That's spontaneous human combustion in my estimation." Chapter after chapter of incredible stories never before in print; of eerie fires heretofore forgotten in dusty archives; of theories about why, when, where, and to whom SHC may happen next. (NOTE: each copy via AMAZON.COM will be personally signed by the author.)

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Excellent, excellent book..........2007-09-06

I'm so very impressed with all the "cases" Larry has reviewed... He even found a little known one from my own hometown that has never been mentioned before in any publication I've ever read. Nan Mann

Well Researched and fascinating read!.......2006-10-01

Larry Arnold asks the right questions and provides readers of his book a real window into the "twilight zone." It doesn't matter if one is a "bus-driver, butcher, baker or candlestick maker" what matters is that intelligent, research is done. Logical questions are asked and those who would dismiss spontaneous Human Combustion as nothing more than a "cigarette fire" are left with a feeling so uncomfortable they either drop the book in alarm or read and learn. Fascinating and thorough and it left me asking what really is going on? We may have answers in Physics, who knows. What I do know is that Larry Arnold has written a very well researched and entertaining book and he has taken "heat" for daring to write about a subject the debunkers would rather have people not look into. Spontaneous Human Combustion does happen and it happens to people who have lived through it! Read this and prepare to have your brain turned around to consider how these cases can happen especially when you find out how extremely hot a crematorium oven has to get inorder to consume a human body even then, some bone fragments are still left and have to be "ground" into powder. Fine paper wasn't burned next to some of these bodies that were reduced to "powder" while sitting in a chair. Why????

Take a look.......2001-03-24

One need only take a look at the manicured glory-mullet atop the head of Larry Arnold to see that not much lies beneath.

Great addition.......2000-11-04

As a scientist working for the United States Government during the 80's I must applaud Larry's effort here. After aquiring my PHD in Chemistry I started working for the government during the Reagan Administration doing basic research into possible explanations for the paranormal. While defunking most of them, SHC was one of the more interesting to me. Larry provides clear insight using mostly interviewing techniques to elaborate. I may be biased due to my previous experience here, but I enjoyed this book as a scientist.

Ablaze.......2000-03-10

I actually have been doing a continous report on spontaneous human combustion and came across this book while looking for information. Do you seriously think a school bus driver will have any scientific information? His facts were either made up to his liking or none existant. If you want to believe in something you will do everything you can to make it true. In this book, that is what Larry E. Arnold did. If you're looking for simple entertainment this book will work fine but if you want the truth or something vaguely similar this book is not worth your time.

Coal Combustion and Gasification (The Plenum Chemical Engineering Series)

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Study of Coal Combustion and Gasification Process.

Coal Combustion and Gasification (The Plenum Chemical Engineering Series)
L.Douglas Smoot , and Philip J. Smith
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ASIN: 0306417502

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Study of Coal Combustion and Gasification Process........1999-11-17

The book shown an information concerning the process occurs in coal combustion and coal gasification. The stage consists of the ignition of coal particle and its devolatilization, volatile combustion and heterogeneous char reaction. The book also describe the modelling of coal process in various way i.e. fixed bed, fluidized bed and in the practical flames of pulverized coal. The book also concerns with the pollutant formation in turbulent coal systems.

Combustion and Gasification in Fluidized Beds

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Combustion and Gasification in Fluidized Beds
Prabir Basu
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ASIN: 0849333962

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Besides being one of the best Clean Coal Technologies, fluidized beds are also proving to be the most practical option for biomass conversion. Although the technology is well established, the field lacks a comprehensive guide to the design and operating principles of fluidized bed boilers and gasifiers. With more than 30 years of research and industrial experience, Prabir Basu answers this pressing need with Combustion and Gasification in Fluidized Beds. This book is a versatile resource that explains how fluidized bed equipment works and how to use the basic principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in design while providing insight into planning new projects, troubleshooting existing equipment, and appreciating the capabilities and limitations of the process. From hydrodynamics to construction and maintenance, the author covers all of the essential information needed to understand, design, operate, and maintain a complete fluidized bed system. It is a must for clean coal technology as well as for biomass power generation. Beginning with a general introduction to fossil or biofuel conversion choices, the book surveys hydrodynamics, fundamentals of gasification, combustion of solid fuels, pollution aspects including climate change mitigation, heat transfer in fluidized beds, the design and operation of bubbling and circulating fluidized bed boilers, and various supporting components such as distributor grates, feeding systems, and gas-solid separators.

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Combustion Physics
Chung K. Law
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521870526

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In the past several decades, combustion has evolved from a scientific discipline that was largely empirical to one that is quantitative and predictive. These advances are characterized by the canonical formulation of the theoretical foundation, the strong interplay between theory, experiment, and computation, and the unified description of the roles of fluid mechanics and chemical kinetics. This graduate-level text incorporates these advances in a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental principles of combustion physics. The presentation emphasizes analytical proficiency and physical insight, with the former achieved through complete, though abbreviated, derivations at different levels of rigor, and the latter through physical interpretations of analytical solutions, experimental observations, and computational simulations. Exercises are mostly derivative in nature in order to further strengthen the student's mastery of the theory. Implications of the fundamental knowledge gained herein on practical phenomena are discussed whenever appropriate. These distinguishing features provide a solid foundation for an academic program in combustion science and engineering.

Pollutants from Combustion Formation and Impact on Atmospheric Chemistry (NATO Science Series C: (closed))

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Pollutants from Combustion Formation and Impact on Atmospheric Chemistry (NATO Science Series C: (closed))

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ASIN: 0792361342

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The preservation of the environment is of increasing concern at all scales, from individual countries through continents to the entire planet. Combustion is known to contribute substantially to damage to the atmosphere and therefore this book reviews current knowledge of the mechanisms by which the main pollutants are formed in combustion systems. In most situations, pollutants are present as trace components and their formation and removal is strongly conditioned by the chemical reactions initiated by fuel consumption. Specific papers therefore define precisely the general properties of combustion chemistry for gaseous, liquid and solid fuels. A substantial part of the work also concerns the impact on atmospheric chemistry of the main combustion pollutants: NOx, aromatics, soot, VOCs, sulfur and chlorinated compounds. It is this combination of combustion and atmospheric chemistry that gives the book its unique character.

Theoretical and Numerical Combustion, Second Edition

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Very good book
Landmark text on modern Combustion

Theoretical and Numerical Combustion, Second Edition
Thierry Poinsot , and Denis Veynante
Manufacturer: R.T. Edwards, Inc.
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ASIN: 1930217102

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Presents basic techniques and recent progress in numerical combustion while establishing important connections with the underlying combustion basics. Fully updated to reflect the latest advances in combustion research. Mirrors evolution of unsteady simulation methods such as LES codes for partially premixed flames and complex geometry burners. Includes extended descriptions of wave equations in reacting flows, physics of combustion instabilities, acoustic/combustion coupling; and a new chapter devoted to LES in real combustors, including comparisons with experimental data.

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Very good book.......2004-03-05

Two experts on combustion share the knowledge and break difficult issuses down to provide a deep understanding of the phenomena. I would recomend it as text and reference book to anyone with basic knowledge in fluid dynamics. Only drawback:
It won't tell you which turbulent combustion model to use in which application.

Landmark text on modern Combustion.......2004-02-08

Written by 2 combustion experts from Ecole Centrale Paris (one of the top engineering schools of France and I'd say of the world). These two scientist work on the open field of numerical modeling of reacting, turbulent flows.

These guys know what they are doing, not only get the math right but also are exposed to a great deal of experimental research carried on at Ecole Centrale. This is extremely important: they are able to validate their models and do not just produce numerical computations.

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There are many different types of explosions, each with its own complex mechanism. Understanding explosions is important in preventing them. This reference provides valuable information on explosions for everyone involved in the operation, design, maintenance, and management of chemical processes, helping enhance understanding of the nature of explosions and the practical methods required to prevent them from occurring.

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Fundamental basis for explosions
Explosive and flammable behavior and characteristics of materials
Different types of explosions
Fire and explosion hazard recognition
Practical methods for preventing explosions or minimizing the potential consequences
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Understanding Explosions provides a practical understanding of explosion fundamentals, including the different types of explosions, the explosive and flammable behavior of materials, and the hazards related to fires and explosions. It also discusses practical methods to prevent and minimize the probability and consequence of an explosion during routine use of flammable, combustible and/or reactive materials.

Fabric Filtration for Combustion Sources (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker))

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Fabric Filtration for Combustion Sources (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker))
R. P. Donovan
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