Lean Combustion

Combustion under sufficiently fuel-lean conditions can have the desirable attributes of high efficiency and low emissions. Lean Combustion: Technology and Control offers readers both the fundamentals and the latest developments in increased fuel economy and in decreased emissions, while still achieving the desired power output and performance. This volume brings together research and design of lean combustion systems across the technology spectrum in exploring the state of the art in lean combustion. The book describes advances in the understanding of ultra-lean fuel mixtures and how new types of burners and approaches to managing heat flow can reduce problems often found with lean combustion (such as slow, difficult ignition, and frequent flame extinction). In addition to abundant references and examples of recent real-world applications, new to this edition are significantly revised chapters on IC engines and stability/oscillations, and a brand new chapter on case studies and examples. Written by a team of experts, this contributed reference book teaches readers to maximize efficiency and minimize both economic and environmental costs. * A comprehensive collection of lean burn technology across the application space, allowing readers to compare and contrast similarities and differences* Extensive update on IC Engines including compression ignition (diesel), spark ignition, and after-treatment* Extensive update to Stability/Oscillations chapter* Includes a new chapter on Case Studies/Examples* Covers new developments in lean combustion using high levels of pre-heat and heat recirculating burners, as well as the active control of lean combustion instabilities