This book provides a thorough description of actual, working aerodynamic design and analysis systems, for both axial-flow and radial-flow turbines. It describes the basic fluid dynamic and thermodynamic principles, empirical models and numerical methods used for the full range of procedures and analytical tools that an engineer needs for virtually any type of aerodynamic design or analysis activity for both types of turbine.
The book includes sufficient detail for readers to implement all or part of the systems. The author provides practical and effective design strategies for applying both turbine types, which are illustrated by design examples. Comparisons with experimental results are included to demonstrate the prediction accuracy to be expected. This book is intended for practicing engineers concerned with the design and development of turbines and related machinery.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Thermodynamics
Chapter 3 : Fluid Mechnics
Chapter 4 : Empirical Performance Models for Axial-Flow Turbine Blade Rows
Chapter 5 : Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of Axial-Flow Turbines
Chapter 6 : Preliminary Aerodynamic Design of Axial-Flow Turbine Stages
Chapter 7 : Detailed Airfoil Design for Axial-Flow Turbines
Chapter 8 : Industrial Axial-Flow Turbine Application Procedures
Chapter 9 : Aerodynamics Performance Analysis of Radial-Inflow Turbines
Chapter 10 : Preliminary Aerodynamic Design of Radial-Inflow Turbine Stages
Chapter 11 : Detailed Aerodynamics Design of Radial-Inflow Turbine Components
Chapter 12 : Aerodynamic Design and Performance Analysis of Exhaust Diffusers
Chapter 13 : Two-Dimensional Analysis of the Flow in the Blade-to-Blade Plane
Chapter 14 : Quasi-Three-Dimensional Blade Passage Flow Field Analysis
References
About the Author
Index
