Hydrogen for future thermal engines

This book explores the potential of hydrogen combustion in thermal engines and serves as a foundation for future research. Hydrogen, a well-established energy carrier, has been used in internal combustion engines for centuries, but despite progress and industry interest, hydrogen engines have yet to...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Tingas, Efstathios-Al (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023]
SeriesGreen energy and technology.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783031284120
3031284127
3031284119
9783031284113
Physical Description1 online resource (622 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color).

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Table of Contents:
  • The role of hydrogen in zero-carbon propulsion and power generation systems in the 21st century and beyond
  • Hydrogens physical characteristics
  • Reaction kinetics
  • Ignition
  • Laminar flames
  • Turbulent Flames
  • Sprays
  • Detonation
  • Stationary combustion systems
  • Spark Ignition engines
  • Compression ignition engines
  • Gas turbines.