Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications

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Overview

Covering basic theory, components, installation, maintenance, manufacturing, regulation and industry developments, Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Sea and Land Applications is a broad-based introductory reference designed to give you the knowledge needed to succeed in the gas turbine industry, land, sea and air applications.

Providing the big picture view that other detailed, data-focused resources lack, this book has a strong focus on the information needed to effectively decision-make and plan gas turbine system use for particular applications, taking into consideration not only operational requirements but long-term life-cycle costs in upkeep, repair and future use.

With concise, easily digestible overviews of all important theoretical bases and a practical focus throughout, Gas Turbines is an ideal handbook for those new to the field or in the early stages of their career, as well as more experienced engineers looking for a reliable, one-stop reference that covers the breadth of the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780124104853
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication date: 10/23/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 1020
File size: 70 MB
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About the Author

Claire Soares is an ASME Fellow and industry consultant with more than 20 years’ experience at such leading manufacturers of gas turbines as GE and Rolls Royce. Claire is a recognized turbomachinery specialist with particular expertise in optimal design selection and specification, and ensuring long-term successful operation for a given application.

Table of Contents

1. Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications2. Historical Development of the Gas Turbine3. Gas Turbine Configurations and Heat Cycles4. Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules5. Cooling and Load Bearing Systems6. Inlets, Exhausts, and Noise Suppression7. Gas Turbine Fuel Systems and Fuels8. Accessory Systems9. Controls, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics (CID)10. Performance, Performance Testing, and Performance Optimization 11. Gaseous Emissions and the Environment12. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul13. Installation14. The Business of Gas Turbines15. Manufacturing, Materials, and Metallurgy16. Microturbines, Fuel Cells, and Hybrid Systems17. Training and Education18. Future Trends in the Gas Turbine Industry19. Basic Design Theory20. Additional References and Appendix for Unit Conversion

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