Mathematical Modelling of Gas-Phase Complex Reaction Systems: Pyrolysis and Combustion

Mathematical Modelling of Gas-Phase Complex Reaction Systems: Pyrolysis and Combustion, Volume 45

Gives an overview of the different steps involved in the development and application of detailed kinetic mechanisms, mainly relating to pyrolysis and combustion processes. The book is divided into two parts that cover the chemistry and kinetic models and then the numerical and statistical methods. It offers a comprehensive coverage of the theory and tools needed, along with the steps necessary for practical and industrial applications.

Details thermochemical properties and "ab initio" calculations of elementary reaction rates

Details kinetic mechanisms of pyrolysis and combustion processes

Explains experimental data for improving reaction models and for kinetic mechanisms assessment

Describes surrogate fuels and molecular reconstruction of hydrocarbon liquid mixtures

Describes pollutant formation in combustion systems

Solves and validates the kinetic mechanisms using numerical and statistical methods

Outlines optimal design of industrial burners and optimization and dynamic control of pyrolysis furnaces

Outlines large eddy simulation of turbulent reacting flows