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Principles of Turbomachinery Seppo A. Korpela

Principles of Turbomachinery By Seppo A. Korpela

Principles of Turbomachinery by Seppo A. Korpela


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This text provides students and professionals at all levels with a highly accessible reference. The coverage allows for a smooth transition from the study of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to the subject of turbomachinery, with chapters organized so that more difficult material is left to the later sections.

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Principles of Turbomachinery Summary

Principles of Turbomachinery by Seppo A. Korpela

The text is based on a course on turbomachinery which the author has taught since year 2000 as a technical elective. Topics include; Energy Transfer in Turbomachines, Gas and Steam Turbines, and Hydraulic Turbines. New material on wind turbines, and three-dimensional effects in axial turbomachines is included. The level is kept as such that students can smoothly move from a study of the most successful books in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to the subject of turbomachinery. The chapters are organized in such a way that the more difficult material is left to the later sections of each chapter. Thus, depending on the level of the students, instructors can tailor their course by omitting some sections. Key features: * Combines theory and applications to show how gas turbines, pumps and compressor function * Allows for a smooth transition from the study of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to the subject of turbomachinery for students and professionals * Relates turbomachinery to new areas such as wind power and three-dimensional effects in axial turbomachines * Provides information on several types of turbomachinery rather than concentrating specifically on one type such as centrifugal compressors

About Seppo A. Korpela

Seppo A. Korpela has taught in the mechanical engineering department of The Ohio State University since 1972. Over the years he has been engaged in research in thermal sciences and engineering. This work has resulted in over fifty journal publications. He has also been engaged in research and writing on the world's energy resources.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii Acknowledgments xv 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Energy and fluid machines 1 1.2 Historical survey 7 2. Principles of Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow 15 2.1 Mass conservation principle 15 2.2 First law of thermodynamics 17 2.3 Second law of thermodynamics 19 2.4 Equations of state 20 2.5 Efficiency 36 2.6 Momentum balance 47 3. Compressible Flow through Nozzles 57 3.1 Mach number and the speed sound 57 3.2 Isentropic flow with area change 61 3.3 Normal shocks 69 3.4 Influence of friction in flow through straight nozzles 75 3.5 Supersaturation 90 3.6 Prandtl-Meyer expansion 92 3.7 Flow leaving a turbine theory 100 4. Principles of Turbomachine Analysis 105 4.1 Velocity triangles 106 4.2 Moment of momentum balance 108 4.3 Energy transfer in turbomachines 109 4.4 Utilization 116 4.5 Scaling and similitude 124 4.6 Performance characteristics 130 5. Stream Turbines 135 5.1 Introduction 135 5.2 Impulse turbines 137 5.3 Stage with zero reaction 158 5.4 Loss coefficients 160 6. Axial Turbines 165 6.1 Introduction 165 6.2 Turbine stage analysis 167 6.3 Flow and loading coefficients and reaction ratio 171 6.4 Three-dimensional flow 181 6.5 Radial equilibrium 181 6.6 Constant mass flux 187 6.7 Turbine efficiency and losses 190 6.8 Multistage turbine 214 7. Axial Compressors 221 7.1 Compressor stage analysis 222 7.2 Design deflection 230 7.3 Radial equilibrium 235 7.4 Diffusion factor 242 7.5 Efficiency and losses 247 7.6 Cascade aerodynamics 252 8. Centrifugal Compressors and Pumps 265 8.1 Compressor analysis 266 8.2 Inlet design 274 8.3 Exit design 281 8.4 Vaneless diffuser 285 8.5 Centrifugal pumps 290 8.6 Fans 302 8.7 Cavitation 305 8.8 Diffuser and volute design 305 9. Radial Inflow Turbines 313 9.1 Turbine analysis 314 9.2 Efficiency 319 9.3 Specific speed and specific diameter 323 9.4 Stator flow 329 9.5 Design of the inlet of a radial inflow turbine 337 9.6 Design of the Exit 346 10. Hydraulic Turbines 359 10.1 Hydroelectric Power Plants 359 10.2 Hydraulic turbines and their specific speed 361 10.3 Pelton wheel 363 10.4 Francis turbine 370 10.5 Kaplan turbine 377 10.6 Cavitation 380 11. Hydraulic Transmission of Power 385 11.1 Fluid couplings 385 11.2 Torque converters 391 12. Wind turbines 401 12.1 Horizontal-axis wind turbine 402 12.2 Momentum and blade element theory of wind turbines 403 12.3 Blade Forces 415 12.4 Turbomachinery and future prospects for energy 429 Appendix A. Streamline curvature and radial equilibrium 431 Appendix B. Thermodynamic Tables 437 References 449 Index 453

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CIN0470536721G
9780470536728
0470536721
Principles of Turbomachinery by Seppo A. Korpela
Used - Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20111122
480
N/A
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