Complex chemically reacting flow simulations are commonly employed
to develop quantitative understanding and to optimize reaction
conditions in systems such as combustion, catalysis, chemical vapor
deposition, and other chemical processes. Although reaction
conditions, geometries, and fluid flow can vary widely among the
applications of chemically reacting flows, all applications share a
need for accurate, detailed descriptions of the chemical kinetics
occurring in the gas-phase or on reactive surfaces. Chemically
Reacting Flow: Theory and Practice combines fundamental concepts in
fluid mechanics and physical chemistry, assisting the student and
practicing researcher in developing analytical and simulation
skills that are useful and extendable for solving real-world
engineering problems.
The first several chapters introduce transport processes,
primarily from a fluid-mechanics point of view, incorporating
computational simulation from the outset. The middle section
targets physical chemistry topics that are required to develop
chemically reacting flow simulations, such as chemical
thermodynamics, molecular transport, chemical rate theories, and
reaction mechanisms. The final chapters deal with complex
chemically reacting flow simulations, emphasizing combustion and
materials processing. Among other features, Chemically Reacting
Flow: Theory and Practice:
-Advances a comprehensive approach to interweaving the
fundamentals of chemical kinetics and fluid mechanics
-Embraces computational simulation, equipping the reader with
effective, practical tools for solving real-world problems
-Emphasizes physical fundamentals, enabling the analyst to
understand how reacting flow simulations achieve their
results
-Provides a valuable resource for scientists and engineers who use
Chemkin or similar software
Computer simulation of reactive systems is highly effective in
the development, enhancement, and optimization of chemical
processes. Chemically Reacting Flow helps prepare both students and
professionals to take practical advantage of this powerful
capability.
Author Biography
ROBERT J. KEE, PhD, is the George R. Brown Distinguished
Professor of Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden,
Colorado.
MICHAEL E. COLTRIN, PhD, is a Distinguished Member of the
Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New
Mexico.
PETER GLARBORG, PhD, is a Professor of Chemical
Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby,
Denmark.