
Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Power Generation Applications
Ronald D. Flack(Author)
Cambridge University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 10. August 2023
Book
Hardback
750 pages
978-1-316-51736-9 (ISBN)
Description
Fully updated and revised, the second edition of this introductory text on air-breathing jet propulsion focuses on the basic operating principles of jet engines and gas turbines. A state-of-the-art review of turboramjet engines, hypersonic applications, geared turbofans, and adaptive cycle engines, accompanies an examination of emissions and pollutants, greatly expanding the importance of power generation gas turbines in industrial applications, and ensuring that students will be introduced to the most current trends in the subject. With completely rewritten chapters on the operating characteristics of components and ideal and nonideal cycle analysis, additional SI units in numerous examples, new and expanded end-of-chapter problems, and updated accompanying software, this remains the ideal text for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Reviews / Votes
'The previous edition - one of the best on air-breathing propulsion - is now even better, with content reorganized to be even clearer, while retaining its good balance between underlying thermodynamic and fluid dynamic fundamentals and their application in analyzing components and systems. The result is a very strong introductory text on this subject.' Werner J.A. Dahm, Arizona State University and Former Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force 'The most detailed book on gas turbines I know. A tremendous treasure of knowledge and ideally suited to students and professionals who really want to understand the function of a jet engine or gas turbine.' Hanns-Juergen Lichtfuss, Technical University of MunichMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
1781 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-316-51736-9 (9781316517369)
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Ronald D. Flack
Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications
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08/2010
Cambridge University Press
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Person
Ronald D. Flack, Jr. is a Professor Emeritus, the former Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and former Director of the Rotating Machinery and Controls (ROMAC) Industrial Research Program at the University of Virginia. He is an ASME Fellow.
Content
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Components and their operating characteristics: ideal and non-ideal; 3. Cycle analysis: ideal and non-ideal; 4. Turbomachinery fundamentals; 5. Axial flow compressors and fans; 6. Centrifugal compressors; 7. Axial flow turbines; 8. Diffusers and inlets; 9. Combustors, reheat burners and afterburners; 10. Nozzles; 11. Ducts, mixers, exhausts and stacks; 12. Matching of gas turbine components: Capstone; Appendices.