Jet Engines: Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation

Klaus Hunecke

ISBN 10: 0760304599 / ISBN 13: 9780760304594

Published by Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wis, 1998

About this Item

First editon. Fine in fine dust jacket. Hardcover. 241 pp. with index. Illustrated with photographs and diagrams.

Seller Inventory # E13965B

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jet Engines: Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation
• Publisher: Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wis
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760304599
• ISBN 13: 9780760304594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation

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Synopsis

Broaden your knowledge of jet engine technology and its associated subjects. This is a technically comprehensive study of the components that constitute a gas turbine aero-engine and examines each part's design and function in practice. Concentrates on turbojet, turboprop and turbofan designs, and is applicable to civilian and military usage. Contains an overview of the main design types and fundamentals, and looks at air intakes, compressors, turbines and exhaust systems in great detail.

About the Author

Klaus Hunecke began his working career at the Aerospace Institute of the Berlin Technical University where he carried out research on vortex flow. After receiving his Doctorate and leaving the Aerospace Institute, he joined the Aerodynamics department of the German VFW aircraft factory where he was engaged in combat aircraft high angle-of-attach flow research. He is currently senior aerodynamcist of Airbus Industrie projects.