Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery

• Main Author: Dixon, S. L.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.
• Edition: 4th ed., in SI/metric units.
• Subjects: Turbomachines > Fluid dynamics.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 1591242274; 9781591242277; 0750670592; 9780750670593
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 321 pages) : illustrations

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction: Dimensional Analysis: Similitude
• 2. Basic Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics: Definitions of Efficiency
• 3. Two-dimensional Cascades
• 4. Axial-flow Turbines: Two-dimensional Theory
• 5. Axial-flow Compressors and Fans
• 6. Three-dimensional Flows in Axial Turbomachines
• 7. Centrifugal Pumps, Fans and Compressors
• 8. Radial Flow Gas Turbines
• 9. Hydraulic Turbines
• App. 1. Conversion of British and US Units to SI Units.