Combustion Third Edition

[Robert Harris]

First perusal thoughts

Its a primary reference work - filled with many I and we's, meaning the author
did a lot of primary research.   This is definitely not a Doctoral Thesis
survey work.

Next, its written in understandable english - not acabuerocratic gobbledegook
- another sure sign the author understands the material and is actually trying
to convey his thoughts to the reader.

Also, the math is mostly algebra - readily understandable and actually
sometimes useful.  How dare the author actually give the reader a chance to
understand it?

Starts out with a somewhat clear explanation of combustion related
thermodynamics and builds on it thru out the book.  

Breaks down the combustion process for hydrogen, nitrogen and most small
hydrocarbons.   Did you know that methane (cow farts) is a primary combustion
product along with ethane to a lesser extend and this is the primary unburned
hydrocarbons that the EPA and the Enviro-Whackos have their panties in a bunch
about.

Talks about phases of combustion.  Differences between homogeneous and
heterogenous combustion.  Goes into droplet burning.  

Actually tries to lead you into understanding what happens in the fire.  Very
little auto-specific content - but major understanding of what and why.

Will toss tidbits as I read further.  

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