Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Power Generation Applications

ISBN-13: 9781316517369 / Angielski

Ronald D. Flack

Opis

The revised second edition of this introductory text focuses on the basic principles of jet engines and gas turbines. With rewritten chapters on operating characteristics of components and ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis, additional SI units in numerous examples, new and expanded end-of-chapter problems, and updated accompanying software.

Recenzje

'The most detailed book on gas turbines I know. A tremendous treasure of knowledge and ideally suited to students and professionals who really want to understand the function of a jet engine or gas turbine.' Hanns-Jürgen Lichtfuss, Technical University of Munich

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Components and their operating characteristics: ideal and non-ideal; 3. Cycle analysis: ideal and non-ideal; 4. Turbomachinery fundamentals; 5. Axial flow compressors and fans; 6. Centrifugal compressors; 7. Axial flow turbines; 8. Diffusers and inlets; 9. Combustors, reheat burners and afterburners; 10. Nozzles; 11. Ducts, mixers, exhausts and stacks; 12. Matching of gas turbine components: Capstone; Appendices.