Combustion - Hardcover

Glassman, Irvin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0122858506 ISBN 13: 9780122858505

Publisher: Academic Press, 1977

Synopsis

Glassman's introductory text emphasises underlying physical and chemical principles, and encompasses engine technology, fire safety, materials synthesis, detonation phenomena, hydrocarbon fuel oxidation mechanisms, and environmental considerations.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Irvin Glassman received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chemical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. In 1950 he joined Princeton University, and is currently Robert H. Goddard Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He has also been American Cyanamid Professor of Envirionmental Sciences and Director of Princeton's Center for Energy and Evironmental Studies. For 15years Dr. Glassman represented the United States as a member (and former chairman) of the Propulsion and Energetics Panel of AGARD/NATO. He has been a member of numerous committees, task forces, and research teams, and is currently a member of The National Academy of Engineering and many other professional and honorary societies. Dr. Glassman is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Outstanding Educators of America, and American Men of Science.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0122858506
• ISBN 13: 9780122858505
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 275