Radial Flow Turbocompressors
Design, Analysis, and Applications

An introduction to the theory and engineering practice that underpins the component design and analysis of radial flow turbocompressors.

Michael Casey (Author), Chris Robinson (Author)

9781108416672, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 10 June 2021

786 pages
25 x 17.5 x 4.2 cm, 1.55 kg

'… the book provides expert description of each of the topics considered and is in my view a highly useful text and essential reading for any advanced practitioner in the field of radial turbomachinery and I recommend it to you most highly.' Peter Childs, Journal of Power and Energy

An introduction to the theory and engineering practice that underpins the component design and analysis of radial flow turbocompressors. Drawing upon an extensive theoretical background and years of practical experience, the authors provide descriptions of applications, concepts, component design, analysis tools, performance maps, flow stability, and structural integrity, with illustrative examples. Features wide coverage of all types of radial compressor over many applications unified by the consistent use of dimensional analysis. Discusses the methods needed to analyse the performance, flow, and mechanical integrity that underpin the design of efficient centrifugal compressors with good flow range and stability. Includes explanation of the design of all radial compressor components, including inlet guide vanes, impellers, diffusers, volutes, return channels, de-swirl vanes and side-streams. Suitable as a reference for advanced students of turbomachinery, and a perfect tool for practising mechanical and aerospace engineers already within the field and those just entering it.

1. Introduction
2. Energy Transfer
3. Equations of State
4. Efficiency Definitions for Compressors
5. Fluid Mechanics
6. Gas Dynamics
7. Aerodynamic Loading
8. Similarity
9. Specific Speed
10. Losses and Performance
11. Impeller Design
12 Diffuser Design
13. Casing Component Design
14. Geometry Definition
15. Throughflow Code for Radial Compressors
16. Computational Fluid Dynamics
17. Compressor Instability and Control
18. Maps and Matching
19. Structural Integrity
20. Development and Testing.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Energy technology & engineering [TH], Mechanics of fluids [TGMF], Engineering thermodynamics [TGMB], Engines & power transmission [TGBN], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]