Theory and Practice in Gas Turbines
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: New Academic Science
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9781781830741; 9781523118908
Subjects: Gas-turbines; Fluid dynamics; Thermodynamics
Notes: 6.12 Dynamic Simulation of Combined Cycle Plant.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Preface; Contents; Part I; title: Theoretical Considerations; Chapter 1. Gas Turbine Historical Firsts; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Gas Turbine Cycle; 1.3 Challenge of Axial Compressors; 1.4 Gas Turbine for Power Generation; 1.5 Design Trends and Performance Output; 1.6 Aircraft Propulsion; 1.7 Marine and Transportation Turbines; 1.8 Selection of Engine and System; 1.9 Concerns of the Environment; 1.10 Exercises; References & Bibliography; Chapter 2. Thermal and Fluid Flow Dynamics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Perfect Gas Equation; 2.3 Role of Compression Ratio and Maximum Cycle Temperature.; title: 2.4 Open and Closed Cycles2.5 Cycle Design with Component Addition; 2.6 Closed Cycle Working Fluid; 2.7 Effects of Pressure and Temperature; 2.8 Deficiencies in Components; 2.9 Performance Evaluation; 2.10 Stagnation Properties of Gas Stream; 2.11 Moving Air at Low and High Velocity; 2.12 Compressibility of Gas; 2.13 Flow Past Airfoil; 2.14 Compressible Flow in Duct; 2.15 Isentropic Flow in Non-Uniform Duct; 2.16 Rayleigh Flow; 2.17 Fanno Functions; 2.18 Plane Normal Shock Waves; 2.19 Oblique Shock Waves; 2.20 Review Problems; 2.21 Exercises; References & Bibliography.; title: Chapter 3. Physics Considerations3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Review of Concepts; 3.3 Power Generation; 3.4 Developing Thrust; 3.5 Jet Engine Equation; 3.6 Role of Engine and Aircraft Speed; 3.7 Losses in Engine; 3.8 Review Problems; 3.9 Exercises; References & Bibliography; Chapter 4. Cycles for Developing Shaft Power; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Shifts in Specific Heat; 4.3 Fuel-Air Ratio and Combustion; 4.4 Hot Path Cooling Requirement; 4.5 Cooling of Air; 4.6 Compression and Expansion Efficiency; 4.7 Impact of Heat Exchangers; 4.8 Combined Cycle Method; 4.9 Cogeneration Plant.; title: 4.10 Selection Considerations4.11 Augmenting Power; 4.12 Economics of Performance Enhancing Options; 4.13 Review Problems; 4.14 Exercises; References & Bibliography; Chapter 5. Propulsion of Aircraft; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Aviation Requirements; 5.3 General Trends; 5.4 Role of Intake Nozzle; 5.5 Exhaust Duct; 5.6 Turbo-Jet Engine; 5.7 Cycle for Turbo-Fan Engine; 5.8 Turbo-Prop Engine; 5.9 Reduced Takeoff and Landing for Aircraft; 5.10 Cycle Analysis for Helicopter Engine; 5.11 Other Aviation Applications; 5.12 Flight Conditions and Engine Performance.; title: 5.13 Fighter Aircraft Engine Redesign to Boost Power5.14 Review Problems; 5.15 Exercises; References & Bibliography; Part II; title: Design and Operating Practice; Chapter 6. Industrial and Power Generation Turbines; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Power Generation Overview; 6.3 Use of Exhaust Heat; 6.4 Industrial Combustion Turbine; 6.5 Compressor Rotor and Stator; 6.6 Turbine Construction Features; 6.7 Journal Bearings and Seals; 6.8 Blade Tip Sealing in Compressor and Turbine; 6.9 Causes of Tip Clearance Variation; 6.10 Turbine Thermal State; 6.11 Combined Cycle Mode.