Turbines, Compressors And Fans

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Thermodynamics

3. Gas Turbine Plants

4. Steam Turbine Plants

5. Combined Cycle Plants

6. Fluid Dynamics

7. Dimensional Analysis and Performance Parameters

8. Flow Through Cascades

9. Axial Turbine Stages

10. High Temperature (Cooled) Turbine Stages

11. Axial Compressor Stages

12. Centrifugal Compressor Stage

13. Radial Turbine Stages

14. Axial Fans and Propellers

15. Centrifugal Fans and Blowers

16. Wind Turbines

17. Solar Turbine Plants

18. Miscellaneous Solved Problems in Turbomachines

New Features

Turbomachines, which comprise turbines, compressors and fans, are now being used in electric power generation, aircraft propulsion and a wide variety of medium and heavy industries. This important class of machines needs a special emphasis in light of the future developments namely ?2000 MW steam turbines? and ?turbojet airlines? flying between major cities. Turbines, Compressors and Fans is a self-contained treatise on the theory, design and application of turbomachines. The book deals with the use of turbomachines in air handling, power generation, aircraft propulsion and several industrial applications. It covers the basic theory and working of all kinds of turbomachines. In addition, the book covers the fundamentals and discusses: The role of individual turbomachines in a plant; Dimensional analysis and flow through cascades; Fans, blowers, high-temperature turbine stages and wind turbines. The revised and updated edition of this book includes several problems on hydraulic turbines and pumps, which make use of Euler?s turbine/compressor equations. With this comprehensive coverage, the book is of immense use to design and research engineers in the areas of aerospace, power plant, supercharged IC engines, industrial fans, blowers and compressors. It also serves as a valuable reference for students of mechanical and aerospace engineering.