Turbomachinery: Basic Theory and Applications, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Earl Logan, Jr.

Overview

"This entirely updated and enlarged Second Edition broadens the scope of the previous edition while maintaining its concise, easy-to-read style in presenting the basic principles of turbomachine theory and its application to specific devices — providing immediately useful step-by-step procedures that show how the essentials of turbomachinery are applied in design and to predict performance. "

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824791384
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/29/1993
Series:	Mechanical Engineering , #85
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Earl Logan Jr.

Table of Contents

"Types of Turbomachines Basic Relations Dimensionless Quantities Centrifugal Pumps and Fans Centrifugal Compressors Axial-Flow Compressors, Pumps, and Fans Radial-Flow Gas Turbines Axial Flow Gas Turbines Steam Turbines Hydraulic Turbines Wind Turbines Appendixes "

Editorial Reviews

Intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of engineering who have previously completed introductory courses in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Presents the basic principles of turbomachinery theory and applies them to specific devices. Incorporates the supplementary materials that have sprouted around the first edition, published about 12 years ago. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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