Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery / S.L. Dixon, B. Eng., Ph.D., honorary senior fellow, Department of Engingeering, University of Liverpool, UK, C.A. Hall, Ph.D., university senior lecturer in turbomachinery, University of Cambridge, UK.

Author:: Dixon, S. L. (Sydney Lawrence)
Published:: Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2014.
Edition:: Seventh edition.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (xviii, 537 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators:: Hall, C. A. (Cesare A.)

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Contents:

Introduction: basic principles -- Dimensional analysis: similitude -- Two-dimensional cascades -- Axial-flow turbines: mean-line analysis and design -- Axial-flow compressors and ducted fans -- Three-dimensional flows in axial turbomachines -- Centrifugal pumps, fans, and compressors -- Radial flow gas turbines -- Hydraulic turbines -- Wind turbines.

Subject(s):

Turbomachines—Fluid dynamics

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Electronic book

ISBN:

0123914108 Internet
9780123914101 Internet

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Endowment Note:

Scott H. and Sarah W. Steinhauer Textbook and Educational Resources Endowment

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