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ES_APPM 424-1: Combustion Theory

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The gasdynamic equations for a multicomponent chemically reacting mixture, chemical kinetics, classification of cumbustion waves into deflagrations and detonations, the structure of a deflagration wave, the structure of a detonation wave, homogeneous explosion, ignition phenomena, premixed flame extinction, diffusion flame structure and extinction, cumbustion of solid propellants, combustion of liquid fuels, flame spread, multidimensional theories of premixed flame propagation, instabilities in flames, elements of turbulent flames.