Detonation: Theory and Experiment (Dover Books on Physics) by Wildon Fickett (PDF)

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Detonation, as the authors point out, differs from other forms of combustion “in that all the important energy transfer is by mass flow in strong compression waves, with negligible contributions from other processes like heat conduction.” Experiments have shown that these waves have a complex transverse structure, and have puzzled scientists by yielding some results that are at odds with the theoretical predictions. This newly corrected edition of a classic in its field serves as a comprehensive review of both experiments and theories of detonation ― focusing on the steady (i.e. time-independent), fully developed detonation wave, rather than on the initiation or failure of detonation. After an introductory chapter the authors explore the “simple theory,” including the Zeldovich–von Newmann–Doering model, and experimental tests of the simple theory. The chapters that follow cover flow in a reactive medium, steady detonation, the nonsteady solution, and the structure of the detonation front. The authors have succeeded in making the detailed, difficult theoretical work more accessible by working out a number of simple cases for illustration.The original edition of this book influenced many other scientists to pursue theories and experiments in detonation physics. This new, corrected edition will be welcomed by physicists, chemists, engineers, and anyone interested in understanding the phenomenon of detonation. 1979 edition.

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⭐I was lent a copy of this by a boss years ago to learn about the ZND profile, presented as the “simplest solution” in this text. I highly recommend this for anyone whose work deals with the physics of detonations, shockwaves, validation from experimental data, idealized shock problems (driven piston), etc. This is a wonderful text that I view as a standard to have on my bookshelf, next to my copy of Zel’dovich and Raizer’s Physics of Shock Waves and High-Temperature Hydrodynamic Phenomena.

⭐This book is a good history lesson on the advancement of the study of explosions.It represents the ad-hoc nature of the development of the theory and experimental analysis.While reading the book, I got the feeling this was a way for the authors to publish much of their own and some of their favored colleagues unpublished work.Some of the derivations are quite light and most equations are presented as a matter of fact, but I guess that was by design.

⭐Great book if you are interested in this topic. Well-written and covers the topic well, including gas-phase reactions which was my primary interest. AND it was delivered before promised!

⭐Happy with purchase

⭐A GOOD REVIEW OF A VERY COMPLICATED SUBJECT THAT STILL REQUIRES MANY GAPS IN THE KNOWLEDGE TO BE FILLED. NOT A READ FOR THE FEINT HEARTED.

⭐This book presents an introductory overview, both theoretical and observational, of the hydrodynamics of detonation. A working knowledge of the physics of compressible/supersonic flows is assumed by the authors and is necessary before approaching the material in this book. As the back cover states, detonation is the form of combustion `in which energy transfer is by mass flow in strong compression waves’. The authors start by deriving simple equations for shocks and then extending to formalism to include the release of chemical energy and changes in adiabatic index behind the shock (the so-called Zeldovich – von Neumann – Doering model). Even in simple cases this can become a virtually intractable problem. The authors make every attempt to compare theory with experiments, and point out when (and sometimes why) they diverge. More advanced topics discussed at length in the book include non-steady solutions and micro-structure behind the shock. This is an advanced/specialized book geared toward taking an advanced student (physicist/chemist/engineer) who already has a working knowledge of compressible flows to doing research in detonation. There is a heavy emphasis on practical interpretation in this book, the authors don’t get bogged down with too much analytic analysis that often obsfuscates basic ideas. There are also lots of good black and white pictures to illustrate important points.

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