Introduction to Combustion Textbook Recommendation

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The discussion centers on recommended textbooks for self-teaching combustion concepts at an undergraduate level. The top recommendations include "Combustion Physics" by C.K. Law and "Fundamentals of Combustion" by Kenneth Kuo, both considered equally valuable. For those seeking less mathematical rigor, "Combustion" by Warnatz, Maas, and Dibble is suggested, while "Combustion Theory" by F.A. Williams offers a more theoretical approach. Additionally, "Introduction to Combustion" by Stephen R. Turns is mentioned as a potential alternative for comparison.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of high school chemistry
  • Familiarity with combustion principles
  • Knowledge of mathematical concepts related to physical sciences
  • Interest in self-directed learning
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Combustion Physics" by C.K. Law for foundational concepts
  • Explore "Fundamentals of Combustion" by Kenneth Kuo for practical applications
  • Investigate "Combustion" by Warnatz, Maas, and Dibble for a less mathematical approach
  • Compare "Introduction to Combustion" by Stephen R. Turns with the recommended texts
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and professionals in engineering or chemistry fields who are looking to deepen their understanding of combustion processes through self-study.

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Hello

I am interested in self-teaching basic combustion concepts. Is there a good textbook available that introduces combustion at an undergraduate level for someone with high school chemistry knowledge?

Thanks very much
 
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I think this is currently the best book on combustion available: C.K. Law - Combustion Physics
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521154219/?tag=pfamazon01-20

But it is a shared first place with the book from Kenneth Kuo:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471046892/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A book with slightly less mathematics is the book from Warnatz, Maas and Dibble:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/3540259929/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A more theoretical book is the book of F.A. Williams - Combustion Theory
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201407779/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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bigfooted said:
I think this is currently the best book on combustion available: C.K. Law - Combustion Physics
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521154219/?tag=pfamazon01-20

But it is a shared first place with the book from Kenneth Kuo:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471046892/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A book with slightly less mathematics is the book from Warnatz, Maas and Dibble:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/3540259929/?tag=pfamazon01-20

A more theoretical book is the book of F.A. Williams - Combustion Theory
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201407779/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Hi

Thanks for the recommendation. I am currently looking at Introduction to Combustion by Stephen R. Turns, if you know of it, how does it compare with the ones recommended above?

Thanks
 
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