Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea ApplicationsThis major reference book offers the professional engineer - and technician - a wealth of useful guidance on nearly every aspect of gas turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair. The author is a noted industry expert, with experience in both civilian and military gas turbines, including close work as a technical consultant for GE and Rolls Royce. • Guidance on installation, control, instrumentation/calibration, and maintenance, including lubrication, air seals, bearings, and filters• Unique compendium of manufacturer’s specifications and performance criteria, including GE, and Rolls-Royce engines• Hard-to-find help on the economics and business-management aspect of turbine selection, life-cycle costs, and the future trends of gas turbine development and applications in aero, marine, power generation and beyond |
Contents
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Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules | 119 |
Cooling and Load Bearing Systems | 167 |
Inlets Exhausts and Noise Suppression | 183 |
Gas Turbine Fuel Systems and Fuels | 213 |
Accessory Systems | 293 |
Controls Instrumentation and Diagnostics CID | 357 |
Installation | 549 |
The Business of Gas Turbines | 557 |
Manufacturing Materials and Metallurgy | 585 |
Microturbines Fuel Cells and Hybrid Systems | 617 |
Training and Education | 637 |
Future Trends in the Gas Turbine Industry | 659 |
Basic Design Theory | 679 |
Additional References and Appendix for Unit Conversion | 721 |
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