Combustion of fuels. Combustion equations and air-fuel ratio calculations.
Thermodynamics of combustion. Thermo-chemistry. Kinetics of combustion.
Laminar and turbulent flames. Quenching. Flammability. Ignition and flame.
Stabilization. Combustion in SI and CI engines.
Emission and control methods.
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