History and classifications of aero-engine -- Performance parameters of jet engines -- Pulsejet and ramjet engines -- Turbojet engine -- Turbofan engines -- Shaft engines -- High speed supersonic and hypersonic engines -- Industrial gas turbines -- Power plant installation and i…
The second edition of a comprehensive textbook that introduces turbomachinery and gas turbines through design methods and examples.
"There is currently no comparable book available that covers both the history and future potential applications of closed-cycle gas turbines. This book is intended for design engineers and engineering managers in the worldwide gas turbine/power generation industry. Upper-level e…
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No other current publication offers the professional engineer or technician the wealth of useful guidance on nearly every aspect of gas turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair as this bookdoes. Gas Turbines makes the job of any engineer involved in the de…
by Lefebvre, Arthur Henry, Lefebvre, Arthur W.
fromMcGraw-Hill series in energ
