Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, Volume 3Academic Press, 1992 - Physical sciences |
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COMBUSTION F. A. Williams Princeton University I. Applications of Combustion II . Scientific Subdisciplines of Combustion III . Principles of Combustion IV . Initiation of Combustion V. Deflagration VI . Detonation VII . Diffusion ...
COMBUSTION F. A. Williams Princeton University I. Applications of Combustion II . Scientific Subdisciplines of Combustion III . Principles of Combustion IV . Initiation of Combustion V. Deflagration VI . Detonation VII . Diffusion ...
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... combustion , as did the devel- opment of pyrotechnic rockets and also of guns ( forged in Germany during the 14th century ) , which require combustion for their construction and operation . Applications of combustion played an essential ...
... combustion , as did the devel- opment of pyrotechnic rockets and also of guns ( forged in Germany during the 14th century ) , which require combustion for their construction and operation . Applications of combustion played an essential ...
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... COMBUSTION . ] C. COMBUSTION IN PISTON ENGINES The purpose of a piston ( or reciprocating ) en- gine , the production of power , is achieved through exertion of pressure on a moving piston by a working fluid . In an external combustion ...
... COMBUSTION . ] C. COMBUSTION IN PISTON ENGINES The purpose of a piston ( or reciprocating ) en- gine , the production of power , is achieved through exertion of pressure on a moving piston by a working fluid . In an external combustion ...
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Guide to Using the Encyclopedia ix Cloud Physics | 353 |
Coal Geology | 371 |
Celestial Mechanics 1 Colin R Ward | 409 |
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