2 Review of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer 2.0 Introduction The physics-based modeling of various internal flow systems in gas turbines requires a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics,…
4 Internal Flow around Rotors and Stators 4.0 Introduction The critical load-bearing structural components of the compressor and turbine in a gas turbine engine are essentially airfoils (vanes and blades)…
3 1-D Flow and Network Modeling 3.0 Introduction The main objective of an engineering analysis is to have the prediction results as close to the physical reality as possible. These…
1 Overview of Gas Turbines for Propulsion and Power Generation 1.0 Introduction This is the age of gas turbines with their ever-growing contributions to people’s living standard and well-being. As…
5 Labyrinth Seals 5.0 Introduction Sealing technology is critical to modern high-performance gas turbine designs whose internal flow systems involve a variety of static (between stator surfaces) and dynamic (between…
1 Overview of Gas Turbines for Propulsion and Power Generation 1.0 Introduction This is the age of gas turbines with their ever-growing contributions to people’s living standard and well-being. As…