The adiabatic flame temperature refers to the maximum temperature achieved during the complete combustion of a fuel in the absence of heat exchange with the surroundings (adiabatic conditions). It represents the highest temperature attainable when all the heat released by the combustion process is retained within the system and is not lost to the surroundings.
Where:
- = Adiabatic flame temperature
- = Enthalpy change of combustion
- = Specific heat capacity at constant pressure
- = Initial temperature before combustion