Modeling of spherically symmetric droplet flames including complex chemistry: Effect of water addition on n-heptane droplet combustion

Combustion Science and Technology

Volumn 115, Issue 1-3, 1996, Pages 125-149

  Jackson, G S ^a,b   Avedisian, C T ^a  

^a Cornell University   (United States)

^b Precision Combustion Incorporated   (United States)

Author keywords

Complex chemistry; Droplet combustion; Emulsions; Soot; Water addition

Indexed keywords

EID: 0000418953     PISSN: 00102202     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00102209608935526     Document Type: Article

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