Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Power Generation Applications

A revised second edition of this introductory text on air-breathing jet propulsion, emphasizing jet engines and gas turbines.

Ronald D. Flack (Author)

9781316517369, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 10 August 2023

750 pages
28 x 19 x 3.9 cm, 1.245 kg

'The most detailed book on gas turbines I know. A tremendous treasure of knowledge and ideally suited to students and professionals who really want to understand the function of a jet engine or gas turbine.' Hanns-Jürgen Lichtfuss, Technical University of Munich

Fully updated and revised, the second edition of this introductory text on air-breathing jet propulsion focuses on the basic operating principles of jet engines and gas turbines. A state-of-the-art review of turboramjet engines, hypersonic applications, geared turbofans, and adaptive cycle engines, accompanies an examination of emissions and pollutants, greatly expanding the importance of power generation gas turbines in industrial applications, and ensuring that students will be introduced to the most current trends in the subject. With completely rewritten chapters on the operating characteristics of components and ideal and nonideal cycle analysis, additional SI units in numerous examples, new and expanded end-of-chapter problems, and updated accompanying software, this remains the ideal text for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Components and their operating characteristics: ideal and non-ideal
3. Cycle analysis: ideal and non-ideal
4. Turbomachinery fundamentals
5. Axial flow compressors and fans
6. Centrifugal compressors
7. Axial flow turbines
8. Diffusers and inlets
9. Combustors, reheat burners and afterburners
10. Nozzles
11. Ducts, mixers, exhausts and stacks
12. Matching of gas turbine components: Capstone
Appendices.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]