Combustion, flames and explosions of gases

摘要: For some time copies of the second edition this book have been in short supply. In order to meet, demand for additional authors decided favor a reprint rather than an extensive revision at time. The justification lies character book. It was conceived as exposition basic concepts gaseous combustion phenomena. Since publication 1961 literature on subject has grown volume very greatly. However, virtually no new evolved. reason we feel that book, its present form, continues serve well purpose which it intended, namely, provide systematic presentation fundamentals scientists and engineers. addition, not yet outlived usefulness source data. Furthermore, utility certain is only now beginning be appreciated. This applies particular concept flame stretch permits unified approach seemingly widely different sets phenomena, including ignition, extinction, stabilization, quenching, flammability limits, maximum heat release rates.