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About this book
For the first time simplified methods of dealing with gas turbine thermal cycles, and further theoretical innovations, have been embodied into a concise textbook. All the major aspects of the subject are covered in a comprehensive and lucid manner. Examples are included for greater clarity
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Gas Turbine Aero-Thermodynamics: With Special Reference to Aircraft Propulsion
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- PREFACE
- SECTION 1. Fundamentals
- SECTION 2. Flux Density in Isentropic Compressible Flow
- SECTION 3. Radial Equilibrium in Whirling Isentropic Compressible Flow
- Example 3-1
- Example 3-2
- SECTION 4. A Method of Dealing with Shock Waves in Air
- SECTION 5. Isentropic Flow Through Nozzles
- SECTION 6. Representation of Thermal Cycles for Perfect Gases
- SECTION 7. Gas Turbine Cycle Calculations Using Approximate Methods
- SECTION 8. Turbo Gas Generators
- SECTION 9. Mass Flow Rate in Gas Turbines
- SECTION 10. More on Part Load Performance of Gas Generators
- SECTION 11. Gas Turbines With Recuperators
- SECTION 12. Turbo-Compressors and Turbines
- SECTION 13. Aircraft Propulsion General
- SECTION 14. 'Ram' Compression and Intake Design
- SECTION 15. Combustion
- SECTION 16. The 'Straight' Turbo Jet
- SECTION 17. Effect on Cycle Calculations of More Accurate Methods
- SECTION 18. Calculation of Maximum Efficiency
- SECTION 19. `Two Spool' Engines
- SECTION 20. Thrust Boosting
- SECTION 21. Turbo Fans
- SECTION 22. Effect of Height and Speed on Performance
- SECTION 23. A Super Thrust Engine