Fuels -- Thermodynamics of combustion -- Chemical kinetics -- Review of transport equations and properties -- Ignition phenomena -- Premixed flames -- Non-premixed flames (diffusion flames) -- Droplet evaporation and combustion -- Emissions -- Premixed piston IC engines -- Diesel engines.
Fundamentals of Combustion Processes is designed as a textbook for an upper-division undergraduate and graduate level combustion course in mechanical engineering. The authors focus on the fundamental theory of combustion and provide a simplified discussion of basic combustion parameters and processes such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, ignition, diffusion and pre-mixed flames. The text includes exploration of applications, example exercises, suggested homework problems and videos of laboratory demonstrations