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Gas Turbine Aero-Thermodynamics
With Special Reference to Aircraft Propulsion
- 1st Edition - October 22, 2013
- Author: F. Whittle
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 2 6 7 1 8 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 9 3 2 1 - 9
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFor 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
Undergraduate students of aeronautical engineering
Fundamentals
Flux density in isentropic compressible flow
Radial equilibrium in whirling isentropic compressible flow
A method of dealing with shock waves in air
Isentropic flow through nozzles
Representation of thermal cycles for perfect gases
Gas turbine cycle calculations using approximate methods
Turbo-gas generators
Mass flow rate in gas turbines
More on part load performance of gas generators
Gas turbines with recuperators
Turbo compressors and turbines
Aircraft propulsion general
Combustion
'Two spool' engines
Turbo fans
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Paperback ISBN: 9780080267180
- eBook ISBN: 9781483293219
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F. Whittle
Affiliations and expertise
US Naval Academy