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Subsonic combustion occurs when the flame front propagates through a combustible mixture at a speed less than the speed of sound in that medium. It is characterized by relatively lower pressure and temperature changes compared to supersonic combustion, making it more stable and easier to control in applications like internal combustion engines and gas turbines.
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Laminar flame speed is the rate at which a flame front propagates through a quiescent, premixed gas mixture under laminar flow conditions. It is a fundamental parameter in combustion research, influencing the design and efficiency of engines and burners by dictating the stability and strength of the combustion process.
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Turbulent combustion is a complex process where chemical reactions occur in a fluid flow characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity, significantly affecting the efficiency and stability of combustion systems. Understanding the interaction between turbulence and chemical reactions is crucial for optimizing performance and reducing emissions in engines and industrial burners.
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Flame propagation refers to the spread of a flame front through a combustible mixture, influenced by factors such as mixture composition, pressure, temperature, and turbulence. Understanding Flame propagation is crucial for improving combustion efficiency and safety in applications ranging from engines to fire prevention systems.
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Deflagration is a subsonic combustion process where a flame propagates through a combustible gas or material, driven by thermal conductivity and diffusion. Unlike detonation, deflagration involves slower flame speeds and lower pressure waves, making it prevalent in scenarios like burning of flammable gases and powders in controlled environments.
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Combustion stability refers to the ability of a combustion system to maintain consistent and efficient burning conditions without oscillations or flame extinction. It is crucial for optimizing performance, reducing emissions, and ensuring the safety and reliability of engines and industrial burners.
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Heat Release Rate (HRR) is a critical parameter in fire dynamics, representing the energy output as a function of time during combustion. It is essential for understanding fire behavior, assessing fire hazards, and designing fire protection systems.
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Chemical kinetics is the study of the rates at which chemical reactions occur and the factors that influence these rates. Understanding kinetics is crucial for controlling reaction speed in industrial processes, biological systems, and environmental applications.
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Thermodynamic efficiency is a measure of how well a system converts energy from one form to another, relative to the maximum possible efficiency as dictated by the second law of thermodynamics. It is crucial for optimizing energy usage in systems such as engines, refrigerators, and power plants, where minimizing energy loss is essential for performance and sustainability.
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Ignition delay refers to the time interval between the start of fuel injection and the onset of combustion in an internal combustion engine. This period is critical for engine efficiency and performance, as it influences combustion timing, emissions, and noise levels.
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Oxidation reactions involve the transfer of electrons from one substance to another, typically resulting in the increase of the oxidation state of the substance that loses electrons. These reactions are fundamental to various processes, including energy production in biological systems and industrial applications like metal corrosion and combustion.
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