1st Edition

Turbomachinery Design and Theory

By Rama S.R. Gorla, Aijaz A. Khan Copyright 2003
424 Pages
by CRC Press

424 Pages
by CRC Press

Turbomachinery presents the theory and design of turbomachines with step-by-step procedures and worked-out examples. This comprehensive reference emphasizes fundamental principles and construction guidelines for enclosed rotators and contains end-of-chapter problem and solution sets, design formulations, and equations for clear understanding of key aspects in machining function, selection,... Read more
Preface, 1. Introduction: Dimensional Analysis—Basic Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, 2. Hydraulic Pumps, 3. Hydraulic Turbines, 4. Centrifugal Compressors and Fans, 5. Axial Flow Compressors and Fans, 6. Steam Turbines, 7. Axial Flow and Radial Flow Gas Turbines, 8. Cavitation in Hydraulic Machinery, Appendix, Bibliography, Index

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Rama S.R. Gorla, Aijaz A. Khan