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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