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Description
Constructor functions may require data in external files. Cantera searches for these files first in the
local directory. If not found there and environment variable $CANTERA DATA DIR is set to a
directory name, then this directory will be searched. Additional directories may be added to the
search path by calling this subroutine.
Example
call addDirectory(’/usr/local/my_filea’)
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delete
Deletes the kernel mixture object.
Syntax
call delete(mix)
Arguments
mix
(Input) Mixture object [type(mixture t)].
Description
When a mixture constructor is called, a kernel mixture object is dynamically allocated. This object
stores all data required to compute the mixture thermodynamic, kinetic, and transport properties. For
mixtures of many species, or ones with a large reaction mechanism, the size of the object may be large.
Calling this subroutine frees this memory. After deleting a mixture, the object must be constructed
again before using it.
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ready
Returns true if the mixture has been successfully constructed and is ready for use.
Syntax
result = ready(mix)
Arguments
mix
(Input) Mixture object [type(mixture t)].
Result
Returns a logical value.
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Chapter 2. Mixtures