Theoretical and Numerical Combustion, Second Edition [Paperback]

Thierry Poinsot (Author), Denis Veynante (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1930217102 | ISBN-13: 978-1930217102 | Edition: 2

Presents basic techniques and recent progress in numerical combustion while establishing important connections with the underlying combustion basics. Fully updated to reflect the latest advances in combustion research. Mirrors evolution of unsteady simulation methods such as LES codes for partially premixed flames and complex geometry burners. Includes extended descriptions of wave equations in reacting flows, physics of combustion instabilities, acoustic/combustion coupling; and a new chapter devoted to LES in real combustors, including comparisons with experimental data.

Product Details

• Paperback: 540 pages
• Publisher: R.T. Edwards, Inc.; 2 edition (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930217102
• ISBN-13: 978-1930217102
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #769,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, March 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Theoretical and Numerical Combustion (Paperback)

Two experts on combustion share the knowledge and break difficult issuses down to provide a deep understanding of the phenomena. I would recomend it as text and reference book to anyone with basic knowledge in fluid dynamics. Only drawback:
It won't tell you which turbulent combustion model to use in which application.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Landmark text on modern Combustion, February 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Theoretical and Numerical Combustion (Paperback)

Written by 2 combustion experts from Ecole Centrale Paris (one of the top engineering schools of France and I'd say of the world). These two scientist work on the open field of numerical modeling of reacting, turbulent flows.

These guys know what they are doing, not only get the math right but also are exposed to a great deal of experimental research carried on at Ecole Centrale. This is extremely important: they are able to validate their models and do not just produce numerical computations.

It is a landmark book!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book but too old, January 13, 2012

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This review is from: Theoretical and Numerical Combustion, Second Edition (Paperback)

Being one of the authors of this book, I wont criticize it... But the version sold by Amazon today is an old one. The third edition being now available, I advise readers to look for this one. It is actually surprising that Amazon is still selling this version, considering that its editor went bankrupt two years ago... I keep wondering where Amazon can buy new copies without the authors knowing about it ?