Fundamentals of Turbomachines (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications)

This textbook explores the working principles of all kinds of turbomachines. The same theoretical framework is used to analyze the different machine types. The order in which the different kinds are treated is chosen by the possibility of gradually building up theoretical concepts. For each of the turbomachine kinds, a balance is sought between fundamental understanding and knowledge of practical aspects. Readers are invited through challenging exercises to consider how the theory applies to particular cases. This textbook appeals to senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering and to professional engineers seeking to understand the operation of turbomachines. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of turbomachines and will be able to make a reasoned choice of a turbomachine for a particular application. 1. Working Principles 2. Basic Components 3. Fans 4. Compressible Fluids 5. Performance Measurement 6. Steam Turbines 7. Dynamic Similitude 8. Pumps 9. Hydraulic Turbines 10. Wind Turbines 11. Power Gas Turbines 12. Thrust Gas Turbines 13. Axial Compressors 14. Radial Compressors 15. Axial and Radial Turbines for Gases References Index