Numerical Simulation of Reactive Flo [Paperback]

Takes account of the greatly increased capacity in computer technology for solving complex reactive flow problems.Reactive flows encompass such physical phenomena as combustion, chemical lasers, the earth's oceans and atmosphere, and stars. Because of a similarity in their descriptive equations, procedures for constructing numerical models of these flows are also similar. This book takes account of the explosive growth in computer technology and the greatly increased capacity for solving complex reactive-flow problems that has occurred since the first edition was published in 1987. It presents algorithms for reactive flow simulations, describes trade-offs involved in their use, and gives guidance for building and using models of complex reactive flows. An indispensable manual for advanced undergraduate or graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in engineering, physics, and chemistry.Reactive flows encompass such physical phenomena as combustion, chemical lasers, the earth's oceans and atmosphere, and stars. Because of a similarity in their descriptive equations, procedures for constructing numerical models of these flows are also similar. This book takes account of the explosive growth in computer technology and the greatly increased capacity for solving complex reactive-flow problems that has occurred since the first edition was published in 1987. It presents algorithms for reactive flow simulations, describes trade-offs involved in their use, and gives guidance for building and using models of complex reactive flows. An indispensable manual for advanced undergraduate or graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in engineering, physics, and chemistry.Reactive flows encompass a broad range of physical phenomena, interacting over many different time and space scales. Such flows occur in combustion, chemical lasers, the earth's oceans and atmosphere, and in stars. Because of a similarity in their descriptive equations, procedures for conslc·