Thermal Turbomachines
Dr. Onkar Singh
Key Features } Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. } Chapter summary for quick review of concepts. } Topics presented in simple and lucid style with ample illustrations. } Enriched with solved & unsolved numerical problems and review questions.
ISBN 978-81-265-4685-5 Pages: 284 |
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About the Author Dr. Onkar Singh is the Vice Chancellor of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and is also the Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur. He has vast teaching experience of around 23 years at undergraduate and postgraduate level in different institutions. Dr. Singh has published a number of research papers in international / national journals and conference proceedings. His areas of interest include Thermal Engineering, CAD and Turbomachines.
About the Book This book presents a stipulate account of the concepts and principles of thermal turbomachines. Written in SI system of units, it covers topics for undergraduate course on turbomachinery including thermal turbomachines and pumps for the students of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. It also aims to build the basics for advanced courses in turbomachines at postgraduate level.
2.10 Stalling 2.11 Choking 2.12 Centrifugal Compressor Characteristics Curves
Table of Contents 1 Fundamental Concepts of Turbomachines 1.1 Introduction and Definition of Turbomachines 1.2 Classification of Turbomachines 1.3 Basic Laws and Governing Equations 1.4 Energy Transfer in Turbomachines and Euler's Equation 1.5 Efficiencies of Compressors and Preheat Factor 1.6 Efficiencies of Turbines and Reheat Factor 1.7 Blade Classification 1.8 Blade Terminology 1.9 Drag and Lift 1.10 Cascade Testing 1.11 Drag and Lift in Cascade 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
Centrifugal Compressors Introduction Construction and Working Energy Transfer Velocity Diagram for Centrifugal Compressors Slip Factor Stage Pressure Rise and Pressure (Loading) Coefficient Degree of Reaction Effect of Inlet Guide Vanes and Impeller Blade Profile Surging
3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11
Axial Flow Compressors Introduction Construction and Working Energy Transfer Velocity Diagram for Axial Flow Compressor Elementary Theory Factors Affecting Stage Pressure Rise Blockage in Compressor Annulus Degree of Reaction Design Theory for 3D Flow Design Process Blade Design Calculation of Stage Performance Axial Flow Compressor Characteristics Curves Turbines Introduction Classification of Turbines Description of Axial Flow Turbines Energy Transfer in Axial Flow Turbines Velocity Diagram for Axial Flow Turbines Types of Blades in Axial Flow Turbines Vortex Theory Choice of Blade Profile, Pitch and Chord Estimation of Stage Performance in Axial Flow Turbines Description of Radial Flow Turbines Velocity Diagram and Elementary Theory for Radial Flow Turbines
4.12 Estimation of Stage Performance in Outward Flow Radial Turbines 4.13 Characteristic Curves for Turbines 4.14 Gas Turbine Starting and Control System 4.15 Combustion Systems in Gas Turbines 4.16 Gas Turbine Blade Cooling 4.17 Safety Limits and Control 4.18 Losses in Turbine 4.19 Governing of Turbines 5 5.1 5.2 5.3
Steam Turbines Introduction Classification of Steam Turbines Construction and Working of Steam Turbines 5.4 Losses in Steam Turbine 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8
Pumps Introduction Classification of Pumps Construction and Working of Pumps Centrifugal Pump Calculations Elementary Theory of Pumps Performance Characteristic Curves Cavitation and Its Control Miscellaneous Types of Pumps
7 Design Considerations of Thermal Turbomachines 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Overall Design Choices 7.3 Selection of Number of Stages 7.4 Material Selection 7.5 Design with Traditional Materials
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