Lean Combustion: Technology and Control

7 ¼ X 10 ¼ in Chapter 1 Introduction and Perspectives
Derek Dunn-Rankin, Matt M. Miyasato, and Trinh K. Pham 1.1 Intro duction
1.2 Brief historical perspective
1.3 Defining lean combustion
1.4 Regulatory drivers for lean combustion technology development
1.5 Lean co mbustion applications and technologies
1.6 Brief highlight s of the chapters
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of L ean Combustion
Derek Bradley 2.1 Combustion a nd engine performance
2.2 Burning in flames

2.3 Autoignitive burning
2.4 Recirculation of heat from bu rning and burned gas
2.5 Flame stabilization
2.6 Conclusions
Chapter 3 Highly Preheated L ean Combustion
A. Cavaliere, M. de Joannon and R. Ragucci< BR id=‘CRLF’>3.1 Introduction
3.2 MILD combustion
3.3 Simple processes in MILD combustion
3.4 Processe s and applications of MILD combustion in gas turbines