Gas turbine theory / H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, G. F. C. Rogers, Henry Cohen and P. V. Straznicky

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Introduction
2 Shaft power cycles
3 Gas turbine cyles for aircraft propulsion
4 Centrifugal compressors
5 Axial flow compressors
6 Combustion systems
7 Axial and radial flow turbines
8 Mechanical design of gas turbines
9 Prediction of performance of simple gas turbines
10 Prediction of performance
further topics Appendix A
Some notes on gas dynamics Appendix B
Problems Appendix C
references Index

"In recent years the gas turbine, in combination with the steam turbine, has played an ever-increasing role in power generation. Despite the rapid advances in both output and efficiency, the basic theory of the gas turbine has remained unchanged. The layout of this new edition is broadly similar to the original, but greatly expanded and updated, comprising an outline of the basic theory, aerodynamic design of individual components, and the prediction of off-design performance. The addition of a chapter devoted to the mechanical design of gas turbines greatly enhances the scope of the book."--Publisher's website