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2022 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
2. Review of Combustion Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Author : Vasudevan Raghavan
Published in: Combustion Technology
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
In this chapter, basic concepts in combustion stoichiometry, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics as they relate to combustion are reviewed. Stoichiometry deals with the calculation of the required amount of oxidizer for a given amount of fuel. Heat and temperature calculations are carried out using the first law of thermodynamics. Heat of reaction (heat released during combustion) and adiabatic flame temperature (the maximum temperature attained) are important quantities required in the design of combustion chambers. Chemical equilibrium has its basis from the second law of thermodynamics.