Explosion Dynamics - Fundamentals and Practical Applications

Eine strukturierte und umfassende Einführung in die Explosionsdynamik mit Fallstudien und Arbeitsbeispielen.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Explosion Pressure
Chapter 3: Pressure Rise as a Function of Time
Chapter 4: Impact of Pressure on a Structure
Chapter 5: Deflagrations with Dusts and Mists
Chapter 6: Detonations
Chapter 7: Flame Instabilities and Turbulent Flame Propagation
Chapter 8: Explosion Venting
Chapter 9: Explosion Suppression
Chapter 10: Examples of Explosions: A Few Case Studies

About the author

Ali S. Rangwala is a Professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) (2006 - present). He received his PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (2006). Robert G. Zalosh has been a WPI Professor Emeritus of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) since retiring from his position as FPE Professor in 2006. Before joining the WPI faculty, Dr. Zalosh worked for 15 years at Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC), where he held several positions, including the Manager of the Applied Research Department.

Product details

• Authors: Ali S Rangwala, Ali S. Rangwala, Robert G Zalosh, Robert G. Zalosh
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9783527349388
• ISBN: 978-3-527-34938-8
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 176 mm x 20 mm x 252 mm
• Weight: 772 g
• Illustrations: 82 SW-Abb.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; Chemie, Maschinenbau, Thermodynamik, Explosion, chemistry, Thermodynamics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Prozesssicherheit, Process Safety, Explosiv- und Treibstoffe, Explosives and Propellants