Turbomachinery
Contributors: Prasad, Manohar
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: New Academic Science
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 409
ISBN-13: 9781781830826; 9781523118892
Subjects: Turbomachines; Turbines; Compressors
Notes: 8.5 Axial-flow or Propeller Pump.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1. Principles of Turbomachinery; 1.1 Turbomachine; 1.2 Positive-Displacement Devices and Turbomachines; 1.3 Static and Stagnation States; 1.4 First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Applied to Turbomachines; 1.5 Efficiency of Turbomachines; 1.6 Performance Characteristics and Dimensional Analysis; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 2. Energy Exchange in Turbomachines; 2.1 Euler's Turbine Equation; 2.2 Fluid Energy Changes; 2.3 Impulse and Reaction; 2.4 Turbines, Utilization Factor; 2.5 Compressors and Pumps; References; Questions and Problems.; title: Chapter 3. Flow Through Nozzles and Blade Passages3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Steady Flow Through Nozzles; 3.3 Properties of Steam and Isentropic Expansion; 3.4 Area Changes in One-Dimensional Isentropic Flow; 3.5 Characteristics of Convergent-Divergent Nozzles; 3.6 Effects of Friction in Flow Passages; 3.7 Flow of Wet Steam Through Nozzles; 3.8 Diffusers; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 4. Steam and Gas Turbines; 4.1 The Steam Turbine; 4.2 Impulse Staging; 4.3 Velocity and Pressure Compounding; 4.4 Effects of Blade and Nozzle Losses; 4.5 Reaction Staging.; title: 4.6 Reheat Factor in Steam Turbines4.7 Losses in Steam Turbines; 4.8 Problem of Radial Equilibrium; 4.9 Performance Characteristics od Steam Turbines; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 5. Thermal Design of Gas Turbines; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Brayton Cycle for a Gas Turbine; 5.3 Components and Materials of the Gas Turbine; 5.4 Reheat Factor in Gas Turbines; 5.5 Losses in Gas Turbines; 5.6 Aerodynamic and Thermal Design; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 6. Rotary Fans, Blowers and Compressors; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Centrifugal Blower; 6.3 Types of Vane Shape.; title: 6.4 Size and Speed of Machine6.5 Vane Shape and Efficiency; 6.6 Vane Shape and Stresses; 6.7 Vane Shape and Characteristics; 6.8 Actual Performance Characteristics; 6.9 The Slip Coefficient; 6.10 Fan Laws and Characteristics; 6.11 Centrifugal Compressor; 6.12 Performance of Centrifugal Compressors; 6.13 Compressibility and Pre-swirl; 6.14 The Axial-Flow Compressor; 6.15 Compressor Cascade Performance; 6.16 Relevant Parameters; 6.17 Axial-Flow Compressor Performance; 6.18 Preheat in Compressors; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 7. Hydraulic Turbines; 7.1 Hydraulic Power Utilization.; title: 7.2 Hydrograph and Water Power7.3 Classification of Water Turbines; 7.4 The Pelton Wheel; 7.5 Velocity Triangles; 7.6 Turbine Efficiency and Volumetric Efficiency; 7.7 Working Proportions of Pelton Wheels; 7.8 Francis and Deriaz Turbines; 7.9 Design of a Francis Turbine; 7.10 The Draft Tube; 7.11 Propeller and Kaplan Turbines; 7.12 Application of Aerofoil Theory to Propeller Blades; References; Questions and Problems; Chapter 8. Centrifugal and Axial-flow Pumps; 8.1 The Centrifugal Pump; 8.2 Some Definitions; 8.3 Pump Output and Efficiencies; 8.4 Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pumps.