Radial Flow Turbocompressors - Design, Analysis, and Applications

Design Analysis and Applications. Engineering, Thermal-fluids engineering, Aerospace engineering

Sommario

1. Introduction; 2. Energy Transfer; 3. Equations of State; 4. Efficiency Definitions for Compressors; 5. Fluid Mechanics; 6. Gas Dynamics; 7. Aerodynamic Loading; 8. Similarity; 9. Specific Speed; 10. Losses and Performance; 11. Impeller Design; 12 Diffuser Design; 13. Casing Component Design; 14. Geometry Definition; 15. Throughflow Code for Radial Compressors; 16. Computational Fluid Dynamics; 17. Compressor Instability and Control; 18. Maps and Matching; 19. Structural Integrity; 20. Development and Testing.

Info autore

Michael Casey is a director of PCA Engineers Limited, and was previously a Professor of Thermal Turbomachinery at Stuttgart University specializing in radial compressor design.Chris Robinson is Managing Director at PCA Engineers Limited.

Riassunto

An introduction to the theory and engineering practice that underpins the component design and analysis of radial flow turbocompressors. Suitable as a reference for advanced students of turbomachinery, and a perfect tool for practising mechanical and aerospace engineers already within the field as well as those just entering it.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Michael Casey, Michael (Universitat Stuttgart) Casey, Michael (Universitat Stuttgart) Robinson Casey, Michael Robinson Casey, Chris Robinson
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781108416672
• ISBN: 978-1-108-41667-2
• Pagine: 786
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Meccanica, tecnica di produzione; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, Energy technology & engineering, Fluid mechanics, Mechanics of fluids, Engineering thermodynamics, Aerospace & aviation technology, Engines & power transmission, Energy technology and engineering, Aerospace and aviation technology, Physics: Fluid mechanics, Engines and power transmission, Engineering: Mechanics of fluids