Abstract
We derive an asymptotic model for the propagation of a combustion wave through a mixture of solid reactants in the presence of an inert diluent which melts in the reaction zone. We show how melting affects the steady, adiabatic, planar flame speed and the structure of the combustion wave. We also investigate the effect of melting on the linear stability of the steady, planar solution.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-94 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Applied Mathematics Letters |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1999 |
Funding
tSupported by a NASA Graduate Student Research Fellowship. $Supported by N.S.F. Grant DMS-9600103.
Keywords
- Combustion wave
- Condensed phase combustion
- Melting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Mathematics