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Theoretical and Numerical Combustion, Second Edition

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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.

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 ?

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!!!!