Theory of combustion waves in homogeneous media

Various aspects of the theory of combustion waves in homogeneous media are addressed. Conservation laws in the steady-state combustion wave are examined, and some general physical and methodological aspects of theory for steady-state combustion wave propagation are discussed. The onset of steady-state combustion wave propagation is considered, and the structure of a single-stage wave and propagation speed in the approximation of a narrow reaction zone is addressed. Flame propagation in gas when concentrations are related through a single stoichiometric relationship and the thermal propagation of flame with chain reactions occurring in gas are discussed. Combustion wave propagation in a condensed medium, regimes of an exothermic reaction in a unidimensional flow, staged burning, the stability of a steady-state combustion wave, unstable combustion waves, and combustion limits are considered. (C.D.)