Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Series Number 17) - Hardcover

Flack, Ronald D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521819830 ISBN 13: 9780521819831

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This introductory 2005 text on air-breathing jet propulsion focuses on the basic operating principles of jet engines and gas turbines. Previous coursework in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics is elucidated and applied to help the student understand and predict the characteristics of engine components and various types of engines and power gas turbines. Numerous examples help the reader appreciate the methods and differing, representative physical parameters. A capstone chapter integrates the text material into a portion of the book devoted to system matching and analysis so that engine performance can be predicted for both on- and off-design conditions. The book is designed for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering. A basic understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics is presumed. Although aircraft propulsion is the focus, the material can also be used to study ground- and marine-based gas turbines and turbomachinery and some advanced topics in compressors and turbines.

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'... This reviewer said of the first edition of this book that 'it deserves to be used wherever aircraft propulsion is taught'; and should enjoy a long and useful life. It is therefore now a pleasure to welcome the second edition ... Like the first edition, this book is highly recommended to all interested in the concepts and design issues of modern jet engines ...'. The Aeronautical Journal

' This reviewer said of the first edition of this book that 'it deserves to be used wherever aircraft propulsion is taught'; and should enjoy a long and useful life. It is therefore now a pleasure to welcome the second edition Like the first edition, this book is highly recommended to all interested in the concepts and design issues of modern jet engines '. The Aeronautical Journal

'? This reviewer said of the first edition of this book that 'it deserves to be used wherever aircraft propulsion is taught'; and should enjoy a long and useful life. It is therefore now a pleasure to welcome the second edition ? Like the first edition, this book is highly recommended to all interested in the concepts and design issues of modern jet engines ?'. The Aeronautical Journal

'??? This reviewer said of the first edition of this book that 'it deserves to be used wherever aircraft propulsion is taught'; and should enjoy a long and useful life. It is therefore now a pleasure to welcome the second edition ??? Like the first edition, this book is highly recommended to all interested in the concepts and design issues of modern jet engines ???'. The Aeronautical Journal

Book Description

An introductory 2005 text in air-breathing jet propulsion including ramjets, turbojets, turbofans and propjets. It provides coverage of the basic operating principles, from cycle analysis through component design and system matching. Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications is aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521819830
• ISBN 13: 9780521819831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 660