Written by one of the field's most well known experts, the Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook has long been the standard for engineers involved in the design, selection, maintenance and operation of gas turbines. With far reaching, comprehensive coverage across a range of topics from design specifications to maintenance troubleshooting, this one-stop resource provides newcomers to the industry with all the essentials to learn and fill knowledge gaps, and established practicing gas turbine engineers with a reliable go-to reference.This new edition brings the Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook right up to date with new legislation and emerging topics to help the next generation of gas turbine professionals understand the underlying principles of gas turbine operation, the economic considerations and implications of operating these machines, and how they fit in with alternative methods of power generation.
1. Overview of Gas Turbines2. Theoretical and Actual Cycle Analysis3. Compressor and Turbine Performance Characteristics4. Performance and Mechanical Standards5. Rotor Dynamics6. Centrifugal Compressors7. Axial-Flow Compressors8. Radial-Inflow Turbines9. Axial-Flow Turbines10. Combustors11. Materials12. Gas Clean Up System13. Bearings and Seals14. Gears15. Lubrication16. Spectrum Analysis17. Balancing18. Couplings and Alignment19. Control Systems and Instrumentation20. Gas Turbine Performance Test21. Maintenance Techniques22. Case Studies