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A New Theory Of Premixed Flames In Near-Stoichiometric Mixtures, Eliana S. Antoniou

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In this dissertation, a new model of premixed flames in near-stoichiometric mixtures is derived. Unlike most previous theories, which are valid only for very lean or very rich, i.e. off-stoichiometric conditions, our model remains valid over the entire spectrum of mixture compositions, from lean to rich, including the near-stoichiometric regime. Since fuel-mixture composition is known to have a significant effect on flame behavior, such a model is expected to contribute new insights into classical problems in premixed combustion.

In the first part of this dissertation, we describe the derivation of a model for premixed flames in two-reactant mixtures in a …