Gas Turbine Theory

by H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Henry Cohen

In recent years the gas turbine, in combination with the steam turbine, has played an ever-increasing role in power generation. Despite the rapid advances in both output and efficiency, the basic theory of the gas turbine has remained unchanged. The layout of this new edition is broadly similar to the original, but greatly expanded and updated, comprising an outline of the basic theory, aerodynamic design of individual components, and the prediction of off-design performance. The addition of a chapter devoted to the mechanical design of gas turbines greatly enhances the scope of the book.

Genres: Engineering, Nonfiction, Science

608 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1972

About the author

Herbert Ian Howard Saravanamuttoo

Reviews

[Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a detailed, elementary look at how jet engines and other gas turbine engines work. I read more than what was assigned in class, particularly about compressor design, since I am very interested in this subject and will be working in this field when I graduate.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest reaction to Gas Turbine Theory: I've never been so annoyed at a narrator and so unable to stop reading. H. Cohen writes a guy who is wrong about everything, loudly, and the scene where he lectures a waiter about wine he clearly knows nothing about is both hilarious and painful. By page 200 I was ready to leave him on the curb. For readers who enjoy a lovable idiot, or at least a watchable one. Skip it if you can't stand being stuck in a bad guy's head.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet: Gas Turbine Theory is the definition of a palate cleanser. What worked: quick chapters, easy voice, and a surprisingly sweet friendship at the center. What didn't: it's so low-stakes it barely leaves a mark. Recommend for a lazy weekend or a long flight, skip for readers who want a story that sticks with them.

[Reyhaneh Soleymani]

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