Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics of turbomachinery / S.L. Dixon.

"In SI/metric units."

Includes bibliographical references (page 377) and index.

Print version record.

Cover -- Contents -- Preface to the Fifth Edition -- Preface to the Fourth Edition -- Preface to Third Edition -- Acknowledgements -- List of Symbols -- 1. Introduction: Dimensional Analysis: Similitude -- Definition of a turbomachine -- Units and dimensions -- Dimensional analysis and performance laws -- Incompressible fluid analysis -- Performance characteristics -- Variable geometry turbomachines -- Specific speed -- Cavitation -- Compressible gas flow relations -- Compressible fluid analysis -- The inherent unsteadiness of the flow within turbomachines -- References -- Problems -- 2. Basic Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics: Definitions of Efficiency -- Introduction -- The equation of continuity -- The first law of thermodynamics-internal energy -- The momentum equation-Newton's second law of motion -- The second law of thermodynamics-entropy -- Definitions of efficiency -- Small stage or polytropic efficiency -- Nozzle efficiency -- Diffusers -- References -- Problems -- 3. Two-dimensional Cascades -- Introduction -- Cascade nomenclature -- Analysis of cascade forces -- Energy losses -- Lift and drag -- Circulation and lift -- Efficiency of a compressor cascade -- Performance of two-dimensional cascades -- The cascade wind tunnel -- Cascade test results -- Compressor cascade performance -- Turbine cascade performance -- Compressor cascade correlations -- Fan blade design (McKenzie) -- Turbine cascade correlation (Ainley and Mathieson) -- Comparison of the profile loss in a cascade and in a turbine stage -- Optimum space-chord ratio of turbine blades (Zweifel) -- References -- Problems -- 4. Axial-flow Turbines: Two-dimensional Theory -- Introduction -- Velocity diagrams of the axial turbine stage -- Thermodynamics of the axial turbine stage -- Stage losses and efficiency -- Soderberg's correlation -- Types of axial turbine design -- Stage reaction -- Diffusion within blade rows -- Choice of reaction and effect on efficiency -- Design point efficiency of a turbine stage -- Maximum total-to-static efficiency of a reversible turbine stage -- Stresses in turbine rotor blades -- Turbine flow characteristics -- Flow characteristics of a multistage turbine -- The Wells turbine -- Pitch-controlled blades -- References -- Problems -- 5. Axial-flow Compressors and Fans -- Introduction -- Two-dimensional analysis of the compressor stage -- Velocity diagrams of the compressor stage -- Thermodynamics of the compressor stage -- Stage loss relationships and efficiency -- Reaction ratio -- Choice of reaction -- Stage loading -- Simplified off-design performance -- Stage pressure rise -- Pressure ratio of a multistage compressor -- Estimation of compressor stage efficiency -- Stall and surge phenomena in compressors -- Control of flow instabilities -- Axial-flow ducted fans -- Blade element theory -- Blade element efficiency -- Lift coefficient of a fan aerofoil -- References -- Problems -- 6. Three-dimensional Flows in Axial Turbomachines -- Introduction -- Theory of radial equilibrium -- The indirect problem -- The direct problem -- Compressible flow throug.

"This new edition of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery has applications for professionals and students in many subsets of the mechanical engineering discipline, including fluid mechanics, combustion and heat transfer; dynamics and vibrations, as well as structural mechanics and materials engineering. Brief reviews are included on many important aspects of Turbomachinery, giving pointers towards more advanced sources of information."--Jacket

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