Gaseous Detonation Physics and Its Universal Framework Theory

Chap. 1 Introduction

1.1 Origin and cognition of gaseous detonation

1.2 Explosion, deflagration and detonation waves

1.3 Methodology of gaseous detonation research

1.4 Critical physical phenomena of gaseous detonation

 

Chap. 2 Mathematical equations and computational methods

2.1 Fundamental theories of gaseous detonation

2.2 Mathematical and physical models

2.3 Governing equations and computational methods

2.4 Multi-dimensional simulation of detonation and its analysis

 

Chap. 3 Classical theories of gaseous detonations and dynamic parameters

3.1 Chapman-Jouguet theory

3.2 Zel'dovich-von Neumann-Döring model

3.3 Weak initiation through deflagration to detonation transition

3.4 Direct initiation through strong ignition source

3.5 SWACER theory of weak and strong initiations

3.6 Dynamic parameters and its discussion

 

Chap. 4 Cellular detonation features and experimental observations

4.1 Multi-wave detonation fronts and cellular features

4.2 Structural evolution of propagating cellular detonation

4.3 Reflection and diffraction of cellular detonation

4.4 Bifurcation models of cylindrical cellular detonation

4.5 Propagation of irregular detonations

 

Chap. 5 Universal framework theory for initiation and propagation of regular gaseous detonation

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Physical mechanism of hot spot initiation

5.3 Combustion reaction zone and its evolution

5.4 Critical initiation state and characteristic parameters

5.5 Critical propagation state and statistical features of detonation cells

5.6 Averaged cell length and half-cell rule

5.7 Ignition delayed time and its correlation with cell length

5.8 Application of universal framework theory

5.9 Remarks on universal framework theory

 

Chap. 6 Structures and stationary rules of oblique detonations

6.1 Conservation laws and polar analysis of oblique detonations

6.2 Initiation structure of wedge-induced oblique detonation waves

6.3 Multi-wave structures and surface instability

6.4 Oblique detonation waves in realistic inflow conditions

6.5 Effects of rear expansion wave derived from finite-length wedges

6.6 Effects of blunt body on the initiation

 

Chap. 7 Engineering applications of gaseous detonation phenomena

7.1 Thermal analysis of detonation-based combustion process

7.2 Propulsion technologies based on detonation waves

7.3 Gaseous detonation driven high-enthalpy shock tunnels