Multicomponent Flow Modeling (Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology)

This text focuses on multicomponent flow modeling concepts and methods that are used in applications in combustion, crystal growth, and chemical reactors. The goals are to provide a detailed presentation of the kinetic theory of gas and the analysis of the relevant models. The goal of this is book to give a detailed presentation of multicomponent flow models and to investigate the mathematical structure and properties of the resulting system of partial differential equations. These developments are also illustrated by simulating numerically a typical laminar flame. Our aim in the chapters is to treat the general situation of multicomponent flows, taking into account complex chemistry and detailed transport phe­ nomena. In this book, we have adopted an interdisciplinary approach that en­ compasses a physical, mathematical, and numerical point of view. In par­ ticular, the links between molecular models, macroscopic models, mathe­ matical structure, and mathematical properties are emphasized. We also often mention flame models since combustion is an excellent prototype of multicomponent flow. This book still does not pretend to be a complete survey of existing models and related mathematical results. In particular, many subjects like multi phase-flows, turbulence modeling, specific applications, porous me­ dia, biological models, or magneto-hydrodynamics are not covered. We rather emphasize the fundamental modeling of multicomponent gaseous flows and the qualitative properties of the resulting systems of partial dif­ ferential equations. Part of this book was taught at the post-graduate level at the Uni­ versity of Paris, the University of Versailles, and at Ecole Poly technique in 1998-1999 to students of applied mathematics. "This book provides a complete interdisciplinary overview of multicomponent flow modeling and analysis. Multicomponent reactive flow arises in various engineering applications, such as combustion, crystal growth, atmospheric reentry, and chemical reactors."--BOOK JACKET. "The goal of this book is to give a detailed presentation of the governing equations - including the expression of multicomponent transport coefficients - obtained from the kinetic theory of gases."--BOOK JACKET. "The book provides an essential interdisciplinary overview and exposition of multicomponent flow modeling for graduates and professionals in applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and physics."--BOOK JACKET.

This book provides a complete interdisciplinary overview of multicomponent flow modeling and analysis. Multicomponent reactive flow arises in various engineering applications, such as combustion, crystal growth, atmospheric reentry, and chemical reactors.. "The goal of this book is to give a detailed presentation of the governing equations - including the expression of multicomponent transport coefficients - obtained from the kinetic theory of gases.. "The book provides an essential interdisciplinary overview and exposition of multicomponent flow modeling for graduates and professionals in applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and physics.

This is a new book about multicomponent flow modeling concepts and methods that are used in applications in combustion, crystal growth, and chemical reactors. The goals are to provide a detailed presentation of the kinetic theory of gas and the analysis of the relevant models. In addition, numerical simulations of flows are discussed. The book provides an essential interdisciplinary overview of multicomponent flow modeling for applied mathematicians, mechanical engineers, and physical scientists.