Gas Turbine Engineering

Author : Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080456898

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Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook by Meherwan P. Boyce Pdf

The Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook has been the standard for engineers involved in the design, selection, and operation of gas turbines. This revision includes new case histories, the latest techniques, and new designs to comply with recently passed legislation. By keeping the book up to date with new, emerging topics, Boyce ensures that this book will remain the standard and most widely used book in this field. The new Third Edition of the Gas Turbine Engineering Hand Book updates the book to cover the new generation of Advanced gas Turbines. It examines the benefit and some of the major problems that have been encountered by these new turbines. The book keeps abreast of the environmental changes and the industries answer to these new regulations. A new chapter on case histories has been added to enable the engineer in the field to keep abreast of problems that are being encountered and the solutions that have resulted in solving them. Comprehensive treatment of Gas Turbines from Design to Operation and Maintenance. In depth treatment of Compressors with emphasis on surge, rotating stall, and choke; Combustors with emphasis on Dry Low NOx Combustors; and Turbines with emphasis on Metallurgy and new cooling schemes. An excellent introductory book for the student and field engineers A special maintenance section dealing with the advanced gas turbines, and special diagnostic charts have been provided that will enable the reader to troubleshoot problems he encounters in the field The third edition consists of many Case Histories of Gas Turbine problems. This should enable the field engineer to avoid some of these same generic problems

Author : Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0884157326

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Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook by Meherwan P. Boyce Pdf

The gas turbine is a power plant which produces a great amount of energy for its size and weight. This is a comprehensive treatment of gas turbines. The author discusses the design, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of gas turbines. He presents the necessary data, along with suggestions to assist engineers in obtaining optimum performance for any gas turbine, under all conditions. The intent of the work is to serve as a reference text after it has accomplished its primary objective of introducing the reader to the broad subject of gas turbines.

Author : Zachary Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1635491312

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Gas Turbine Engineering by Zachary Morgan Pdf

The science of gas turbines is an ancient one and is being evolving ever since its discovery. The rise of new technology has positively affected the development process of this technology. Gas turbines are internal combustion engine. They are used to power ships, tanks, aircrafts, trains and even electric generators. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of gas turbine technology. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of gas turbines. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of this field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this textbook an invaluable source of knowledge. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Author : Richard T. C. Harman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Gas-turbines
ISBN : 0333304764

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Gas Turbine Engineering by Richard T. C. Harman Pdf

Author : Peter Jansohn
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857096067

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Modern Gas Turbine Systems by Peter Jansohn Pdf

Modern gas turbine power plants represent one of the most efficient and economic conventional power generation technologies suitable for large-scale and smaller scale applications. Alongside this, gas turbine systems operate with low emissions and are more flexible in their operational characteristics than other large-scale generation units such as steam cycle plants. Gas turbines are unrivalled in their superior power density (power-to-weight) and are thus the prime choice for industrial applications where size and weight matter the most. Developments in the field look to improve on this performance, aiming at higher efficiency generation, lower emission systems and more fuel-flexible operation to utilise lower-grade gases, liquid fuels, and gasified solid fuels/biomass. Modern gas turbine systems provides a comprehensive review of gas turbine science and engineering. The first part of the book provides an overview of gas turbine types, applications and cycles. Part two moves on to explore major components of modern gas turbine systems including compressors, combustors and turbogenerators. Finally, the operation and maintenance of modern gas turbine systems is discussed in part three. The section includes chapters on performance issues and modelling, the maintenance and repair of components and fuel flexibility. Modern gas turbine systems is a technical resource for power plant operators, industrial engineers working with gas turbine power plants and researchers, scientists and students interested in the field. Provides a comprehensive review of gas turbine systems and fundamentals of a cycle Examines the major components of modern systems, including compressors, combustors and turbines Discusses the operation and maintenance of component parts

Author : Claire Soares
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1020 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124104853

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Gas Turbines by Claire Soares Pdf

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. Covers installation, maintenance, manufacturer's specifications, performance criteria and future trends, offering a rounded view of the area that takes in technical detail as well as well as industry economics and outlook Updated with the latest industry developments, including new emission and efficiency regulations and their impact on gas turbine technology Over 300 pages of new/revised content, including new sections on microturbines, non-conventional fuel sources for microturbines, emissions, major developments in aircraft engines, use of coal gas and superheated steam, and new case histories throughout highlighting component improvements in all systems and sub-systems.

Author : Meinhard T. Schobeiri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319583785

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Gas Turbine Design, Components and System Design Integration by Meinhard T. Schobeiri Pdf

This book written by a world-renowned expert with more than forty years of active gas turbine R&D experience comprehensively treats the design of gas turbine components and their integration into a complete system. Unlike many currently available gas turbine handbooks that provide the reader with an overview without in-depth treatment of the subject, the current book is concentrated on a detailed aero-thermodynamics, design and off-deign performance aspects of individual components as well as the system integration and its dynamic operation.This new book provides practicing gas turbine designers and young engineers working in the industry with design material that the manufacturers would keep proprietary. The book is also intended to provide instructors of turbomachinery courses around the world with a powerful tool to assign gas turbine components as project and individual modules that are integrated into a complete system. Quoting many statements by the gas turbine industry professionals, the young engineers graduated from the turbomachinery courses offered by the author, had the competency of engineers equivalent to three to four years of industrial experience.

Author : John William Sawyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015006070554

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Sawyer's Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook: Application by John William Sawyer Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board,Committee on Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309664226

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Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board,Committee on Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines Pdf

Leadership in gas turbine technologies is of continuing importance as the value of gas turbine production is projected to grow substantially by 2030 and beyond. Power generation, aviation, and the oil and gas industries rely on advanced technologies for gas turbines. Market trends including world demographics, energy security and resilience, decarbonization, and customer profiles are rapidly changing and influencing the future of these industries and gas turbine technologies. Technology trends that define the technological environment in which gas turbine research and development will take place are also changing - including inexpensive, large scale computational capabilities, highly autonomous systems, additive manufacturing, and cybersecurity. It is important to evaluate how these changes influence the gas turbine industry and how to manage these changes moving forward. Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines identifies high-priority opportunities for improving and creating advanced technologies that can be introduced into the design and manufacture of gas turbines to enhance their performance. The goals of this report are to assess the 2030 gas turbine global landscape via analysis of global leadership, market trends, and technology trends that impact gas turbine applications, develop a prioritization process, define high-priority research goals, identify high-priority research areas and topics to achieve the specified goals, and direct future research. Findings and recommendations from this report are important in guiding research within the gas turbine industry and advancing electrical power generation, commercial and military aviation, and oil and gas production.

Author : Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:990472120

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The Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook by Meherwan P. Boyce Pdf

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Author : Richard T. C. Harman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822010412229

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Gas Turbine Engineering by Richard T. C. Harman Pdf

Author : Sanjay Patil
Publisher : Scitus Academics LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gas-turbines
ISBN : 1681173840

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Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook by Sanjay Patil Pdf

Gas turbine engineering handbook focuses on the design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance of gas turbines. The third edition is not only an updating of the technology in gas turbines, which has seen a great leap forward in the 2000s, but also a rewriting of various sections to better answer today's problems in the design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance of gas turbines. The third edition has added a new chapter that examines the case histories of gas turbines from deterioration of the performance of gas turbines to failures encountered in all the major components of the gas turbine.

Author : Dennis L. Richardson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781524648565

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Naval Engineering by Dennis L. Richardson Pdf

Naval Engineering: Principles and Theory of Gas Turbine Engines is a technical publication for professional engineers to assist in understanding the history and development of gas turbine engines including the thermodynamic processes known as the Brayton cycle. Common principles of various gas turbine nomenclatures, technical designs, applications, and performance conditions that affect the capabilities and limitations of marine operations are provided. It enables the ability to describe the principal components of gas turbines and their construction. This book will enable the reader to increase professional knowledge through the understanding of navy engineering principles and theory of gas turbine engines. The reader will learn the operation and maintenance of the gas turbine modules (GTMs), gas turbine generators (GTGs), reduction gears, and associated equipment such as pumps, valves, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, shafts, and shaft bearings. Inside this book, you will find technical information such as electronic control circuitry, interfaces such as signal conditioners, control consoles, and designated electrical equipment associated with shipboard propulsion and electrical powergenerating plants. When every detail of engineering work is performed with integrity and reliability, technical leadership know-how will improve.

Author : A M Y Razak
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845693404

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Industrial Gas Turbines by A M Y Razak Pdf

Industrial Gas Turbines: Performance and Operability explains important aspects of gas turbine performance such as performance deterioration, service life and engine emissions. Traditionally, gas turbine performance has been taught from a design perspective with insufficient attention paid to the operational issues of a specific site. Operators are not always sufficiently familiar with engine performance issues to resolve operational problems and optimise performance. Industrial Gas Turbines: Performance and Operability discusses the key factors determining the performance of compressors, turbines, combustion and engine controls. An accompanying engine simulator CD illustrates gas turbine performance from the perspective of the operator, building on the concepts discussed in the text. The simulator is effectively a virtual engine and can be subjected to operating conditions that would be dangerous and damaging to an engine in real-life conditions. It also deals with issues of engine deterioration, emissions and turbine life. The combined use of text and simulators is designed to allow the reader to better understand and optimise gas turbine operation. Discusses the key factors in determining the perfomance of compressors, turbines, combustion and engine controls Explains important aspects of gas and turbine perfomance such as service life and engine emissions Accompanied by CD illustrating gas turbine performance, building on the concepts discussed in the text

Author : S. Can Gülen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108416658

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Gas Turbines for Electric Power Generation by S. Can Gülen Pdf

Everything you wanted to know about industrial gas turbines for electric power generation in one source with hard-to-find, hands-on technical information.