Theory of Laminar Flames

This monograph deals with the structure, generation and stability of flames from a mathematical point of view.

J. D. Buckmaster (Author), G. S. S. Ludford (Author)

9780521091923, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2008

280 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.42 kg

This monograph deals with the structure, generation and stability of flames from a mathematical point of view. It uses a specific mathematical approach to provide a unified theoretical description of fundamental flame phenomena. Its importance stems from the fact that it provides the first clear evidence that combustion can be legitimately treated as a mathematical science as well as an empirical one. The book will be of interest to researchers in combustion, fluid mechanics and applied mathematics, as well as to graduate students taking advanced courses in these areas.

1. Governing equations of combustion
2. The premixed plane flame
3. Perturbations: SVFs and NEFs
4. Steady burning of a linear condensate
5. Unsteady burning of a linear condensate
6. Spherical diffusion flames
7. Cylindrical and spherical premixed flames
8. Multidimensional theory of premixed flames
9. Burners
10. Effects of shear and strain
11. Stability
12. Ignition and explosion.

Subject Areas: Applied mathematics [PBW]