1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910710058503321

Autore

Young John P

Titolo

Electrodeposition of chromium with periodic reverse and pulsed current / / John P. Young

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 1974

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Collana

NBSIR ; ; 74-598

Altri autori (Persone)

YoungJohn P

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

1974.

Contributed record: Metadata reviewed, not verified. Some fields updated by batch processes.

Title from PDF title page.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910966073703321

Autore

Soares Claire

Titolo

Gas turbines : a handbook of air, land, and sea applications / / Claire Soares

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdan ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2008

ISBN

9786611096311

9781281096319

1281096318

9780080555843

0080555845

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (773 p.)

Disciplina

621.43/3

Soggetti

Gas-turbines

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land, and Sea Applications; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Preface; Introduction; List of Acronyms; Notes to the Reader; About the Author; Chapter 1: Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications; Gas Turbines on Land; Direct Drive and Mechanical Drive; Applications Versatility with Land Based Gas Turbines; Aeroengine Gas Turbines; The Relations between Pressure, Volume, and Temperature; Changes in Velocity and Pressure; Airflow; Gas Turbines at Sea; Gas Turbines: Details of Individual Applications

Major Classes of Power Generation Application Automotive Applications; Marine Applications; Aircraft Applications-Propulsion Requirements; Chapter 2: Historical Development of the Gas Turbine; Early History of the Gas Turbines; Land Based Gas Turbine Development Perspective; Switzerland (& Swiss abroad); Germany (& Germans abroad); England (& English abroad); Aircraft Engine Development: A U.S. Perspective; Principles of Jet Propulsion; Methods of Jet Propulsion; Appendices: The Gas Turbine Global Fleet; 2A: Gas Turbine Engines Powering Aircraft

2B: Gas Turbines for Elec Gen, Mech Drive, & Marine Power2C: Gas



Turbines for APU/GPU Units; 2D: Gas Turbines Powering Missiles/Drones/RPV/UAV; 2E: Gas Turbines Powering On-land/Surface Vehicles; 2F: Gas Turbines Powering Microturbines for Elec Gen; Chapter 3: Gas Turbine Configurations and Heat Cycles; Gas Turbine Configurations; Turbojet with Afterburner and Convergent- Divergent Nozzle; Separate Jets Turbofan; Mixed Turbofan with Afterburner; Ramjet; Simple-Cycle Single-Spool Shaft-Power Engine; Combined Heat and Power; Aeroderivative and Heavyweight Gas Turbines

Gas Turbine Cycles: Summarized Theory and Economics Power Generation Gas Turbine, Simple and Combined Cycles; Steam Power Plant Theory Applicable to Combined Cycles and Operating ""Solo"" as Competition to GTs; Steam Turbine Basic Components and Main Systems; Super-critical Systems: Targeting 700+ degC Steam Temperature; Case 1. Advanced Design of Mitsubishi Large Steam Turbines; Combined Cycles and Other GT Cycle Modifications; Combined Cycle Economics; Case 2. An End User/EPC Contractor's Experience with Some of the OEM's Latest Models; Chapter 4: Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules

Economics Dictates Design Primary Module Basics; Main Modules in a Gas Turbine; Compressors; Combustors; Low NOx Combustors; Flameless (Catalytic) Combustors; Turbines; Chapter 5: Cooling and Load Bearing Systems; Internal Air System; Cooling; Sealing; Control of Bearing Loads; Aircraft Services; Lubrication; Lubricating Systems; Oil System Components; Lubricating Oils; An Operator's Perspective; Chapter 6: Inlets, Exhausts, and Noise Suppression; Gas Turbine Inlet Air Filtration; Inlet Air Filters for the Tropical Environment; Problems Experienced; Offshore Environment Original Design Data

The Initial Filter Designs

Sommario/riassunto

This major reference book offers the professional engineer - and technician - a wealth of useful guidance on nearly every aspect of gas turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair. The author is a noted industry expert, with experience in both civilian and military gas turbines, including close work as a technical consultant for GE and Rolls Royce.Guidance on installation, control, instrumentation/calibration, and maintenance, including lubrication, air seals, bearings, and filters Unique compendium of manufacturer's specifications and performance criteria, inc