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.
Table of Contents
1. Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications 2. Historical Development of the Gas Turbine 3. Gas Turbine Configurations and Heat Cycles 4. Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules 5. Cooling and Load Bearing Systems 6. Inlets, Exhausts, and Noise Suppression 7. Gas Turbine Fuel Systems and Fuels 8. Accessory Systems 9. Controls, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics (CID) 10. Performance, Performance Testing, and Performance Optimization 11. Gaseous Emissions and the Environment 12. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul 13. Installation 14. The Business of Gas Turbines 15. Manufacturing, Materials, and Metallurgy 16. Microturbines, Fuel Cells, and Hybrid Systems 17. Training and Education 18. Future Trends in the Gas Turbine Industry 19. Basic Design Theory 20. Additional References and Appendix for Unit Conversion
