Co-flow laminar diffusion flames of monodisperse sprays: Structure, evaporation and microgravity effects

Combustion Science and Technology

Volumn 115, Issue 1-3, 1996, Pages 177-201

  Chen, G ^a,b   Gomez, A ^a  

^a Yale University   (United States)

^b University of California   (United States)

Author keywords

Diffusion flame; Laminar; Microgravity; Monodisperse; Spray

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001565902     PISSN: 00102202     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00102209608935528     Document Type: Article

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