Introduction to Turbomachinery

This text focuses on a basic physical principle understanding of the design and performance of turbomachinery.

Pumps, compressors, and turbines, both axial and radial, are all described in detail.

In each case the key features of the machine are emphasized, flow equations relevant to each key part of the machine are developed, and experimental data are presented to aid understanding.

Also covered are: boundary layer, and two- and three- dimensional computational techniques for flow prediction; compressor and pump stability limits (surge and stall); and structural and modal analysis of blades and rotors (including estimating methods for structural limits).

Test bed, laboratory, and workshop procedures for turbomachinery development together with instrumentation issues are also covered drawing on the author`s wide practical experience.

This book should be of value to the final year undergraduate or beginning graduate starting a study of turbomachinery and also the established practitioner as a refresher and reference text.