Detailed kinetic modelling of toluene combustion

Combustion Science and Technology

Volumn 120, Issue 1-6, 1996, Pages 119-167

  Lindstedt, R P ^a   Maurice, L Q ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aviation fuels; Detailed kinetic modelling; Diffusion flames; Laminar burning velocities; Plug flow reactors; Toluene

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001093170     PISSN: 00102202     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00102209608935571     Document Type: Article

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