Gas Turbines
eBook - ePub

Gas Turbines

A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

  1. 1,020 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Gas Turbines

A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

About this book

Covering basic theory, components, installation, maintenance, manufacturing, regulation and industry developments, Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Sea and Land Applications is a broad-based introductory reference designed to give you the knowledge needed to succeed in the gas turbine industry, land, sea and air applications.Providing the big picture view that other detailed, data-focused resources lack, this book has a strong focus on the information needed to effectively decision-make and plan gas turbine system use for particular applications, taking into consideration not only operational requirements but long-term life-cycle costs in upkeep, repair and future use.With concise, easily digestible overviews of all important theoretical bases and a practical focus throughout, Gas Turbines is an ideal handbook for those new to the field or in the early stages of their career, as well as more experienced engineers looking for a reliable, one-stop reference that covers the breadth of the field. - Covers installation, maintenance, manufacturer's specifications, performance criteria and future trends, offering a rounded view of the area that takes in technical detail as well as well as industry economics and outlook - Updated with the latest industry developments, including new emission and efficiency regulations and their impact on gas turbine technology - Over 300 pages of new/revised content, including new sections on microturbines, non-conventional fuel sources for microturbines, emissions, major developments in aircraft engines, use of coal gas and superheated steam, and new case histories throughout highlighting component improvements in all systems and sub-systems

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface 2014
  7. Preface 2008
  8. Introduction, 2nd Edition
  9. Introduction, 1st Edition
  10. Acronyms
  11. Notes to the Reader
  12. About the Author
  13. Chapter 1. Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications
  14. Chapter 2. Historical Development of the Gas Turbine
  15. Chapter 3. Gas Turbine Configurations and Heat Cycles
  16. Chapter 4. Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules
  17. Chapter 5. Cooling and Load Bearing Systems
  18. Chapter 6. Inlets, Exhausts, and Noise Suppression
  19. Chapter 7. Gas Turbine Fuel Systems and Fuels
  20. Chapter 8. Accessory Systems
  21. Chapter 9. Controls, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics (CID)
  22. Chapter 10. Performance, Performance Testing, and Performance Optimization
  23. Chapter 11. Gaseous Emissions and the Environment
  24. Chapter 12. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
  25. Chapter 13. Installation
  26. Chapter 14. The Business of Gas Turbines
  27. Chapter 15. Manufacturing, Materials, and Metallurgy
  28. Chapter 16. Microturbines, Fuel Cells, and Hybrid Systems
  29. Chapter 17. Training and Education
  30. Chapter 18. Future Trends in the Gas Turbine Industry
  31. Chapter 19. Basic Design Theory
  32. Chapter 20. Additional References and Appendix for Unit Conversion
  33. Index