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Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.

Author(s) : DIXON S. L.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

Research is currently being conducted in methods of computational fluid dynamics analysis, resulting in gradual improvements in those analytical methods and effecting major changes in the way research in fluid mechanics is conducted and presented. This new edition of the book in SI/metric units, has applications for professionals and students in many subsets of the mechanical engineering discipline, including fluid mechanics, combustion and heat transfer; dynamics and vibrations, as well as structural mechanics and materials engineering. Brief reviews are included on many important aspects of turbomachinery, giving pointers towards more advanced sources of information. Also included: a new chapter on wind turbines, with a focus on blade aerodynamics, with useful worked examples; important material on axial flow compressors and pumps; example questions and answers throughout and an available Solutions manual. Extract from the table of contents: basic thermodynamics, fluid mechanics: definitions of efficiency; two-dimensional cascades; axial-flow turbines: two-dimensional theory; axial-flow compressors and fans; three-dimensional flows in axial turbomachines; centrifugal pumps, fans and compressors; radial flow gas turbines; hydraulic turbines; wind turbines. In the appendixes: conversion of British and US units to SI units; answers to problems.

Details

  • Original title: Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
  • Record ID : 2005-2340
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Publication: Elsevier Science - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 2005/03
  • ISBN: 0750678704
  • Source: Source: ed. 5; 412 p. (15 x 22.7); fig.; tabl.; ref.; GBP 29.99.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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