Lipatnikov A. Fundamentals of Premixed Turbulent Combustion

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013. 548 p. 229 Illustrations. — ISBN13: 978-1-4665-1025-8 (eBook - PDF).Features
Offers an accessible introduction to the state of the art of premixed and partially premixed turbulent combustion
Critically analyzes advanced concepts and experimental data to show advances in the field as well as unresolved issues
Focuses on the phenomenology and physical mechanisms of premixed and partially premixed turbulent combustion
Provides an overview of concepts, models, hypotheses, and experimental data, including promising and well-substantiated approaches that are undeservedly ignored by many researchers
Supplies a review of numerical modeling of partially premixed turbulent combustion, considered to be a promising burning mode for developing clean and highly efficient internal combustion engines
Includes more than 220 illustrationsLean burning of premixed gases is considered to be a promising combustion technology for future clean and highly efficient gas turbine combustors. Yet researchers face several challenges in dealing with premixed turbulent combustion, from its nonlinear multiscale nature and the impact of local phenomena to the multitude of competing models. Filling a gap in the literature, Fundamentals of Premixed Turbulent Combustion introduces the state of the art of premixed turbulent combustion in an accessible manner for newcomers and experienced researchers alike.
To more deeply consider current research issues, the book focuses on the physical mechanisms and phenomenology of premixed flames, with a brief discussion of recent advances in partially premixed turbulent combustion. It begins with a summary of the relevant knowledge needed from disciplines such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular transport processes, and fluid dynamics. The book then presents experimental data on the general appearance of premixed turbulent flames and details the physical mechanisms that could affect the flame behavior. It also examines the physical and numerical models for predicting the key features of premixed turbulent combustion.
Emphasizing critical analysis, the book compares competing concepts and viewpoints with one another and with the available experimental data, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. In addition, it discusses recent advances and highlights unresolved issues. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book provides a valuable overview of the physics of premixed turbulent combustion. Combining simplicity and topicality, it helps researchers orient themselves in the contemporary literature and guides them in selecting the best research tools for their work.General Knowledge on Reacting Gas Mixtures
Basic Characteristics of Gas Mixtures
Chemical Reactions in Flames
Balance EquationsUnperturbed Laminar Premixed Flame
Flow in a Laminar Premixed Flame
AEA Theory of Unperturbed Laminar Premixed Flame
Laminar Flame Speed and ThicknessA Brief Introduction to Turbulence
Characteristics of an Incompressible Turbulent Flow
Theory of Homogeneous Isotropic Turbulence
Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Approach to Numerical Simulations of Turbulent Flows
Turbulent Diffusion
NotesPhenomenology of Premixed Turbulent Combustion
Mean Flame Brush Thickness
Turbulent Flame Speed and Burning Velocity
Mean Structure of a Premixed Turbulent FlamePhysical Mechanisms and Regimes of Premixed Turbulent Combustion
Flame Wrinkling and Flamelet Regime
Variations in Flamelet Structure Due to Turbulent Stretching
Flame Instabilities
Regimes of Premixed Turbulent Combustion
Flame Propagation along Vortex Tubes
Concluding RemarksInfluence of Premixed Combustion on Turbulence
Countergradient Scalar Transport in Turbulent Premixed Flames
Turbulence in Premixed FlamesModeling of Premixed Burning in Turbulent Flows
Fractal Approach to Evaluating Turbulent Burning Velocity
Zimont Model of Burning Velocity in Developing Turbulent Premixed Flames
Modeling of Effects of Turbulence on Premixed Combustion in RANS Simulations
Models of Molecular Transport Effects in Premixed Turbulent Flames
Chemistry in RANS Simulations of Premixed Turbulent Combustion: Flamelet Library
Large Eddy Simulation of Premixed Turbulent CombustionIntroduction to Nonpremixed Combustion
Laminar Diffusion Flames
Turbulent Diffusion FlamesPartially Premixed Turbulent Flames
Effects Addressed in RANS or LES Studies of Partially Premixed Turbulent Flames
Effects Ignored in RANS or LES Studies of Partially Premixed Turbulent Flames
Use of Presumed PDFs for Modeling Both Premixed and Diffusion Burning Modes