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This 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
List of contents
Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications. History of Gas Turbines. Basic Heat Cycles of Gas Turbine Applications. Major Components. Cooling and Load Bearing Systems. Inlets, Exhausts and Noise Suppression. Fuels. Accessory Systems. Controls, Instrumentation and Diagnostics. Gas Turbine Performance, Performance Testing and Performance Optimization. Environmental Technology. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Installation. Manufacturing, Materials. The Business of Gas Turbines. Microturbines, Fuel Cells and Hybrids. Education and Training. Future Trends. Basic Design Theory.
