Fundamentals of Gas Turbines

Presents the fundamentals of the gas turbine engine, including cycles, components, component matching, and environmental considerations.

History of the Gas Turbine. Thermodynamics. Fluid Mechanics. Combustion. Shaft-Power Gas Turbines. Gas Turbines for Aircraft Propulsion. Compressors. Turbines. Inlets, Combustion Chambers, and Nozzles. Component Matching. Environmental Considerations. Appendix. Index.