Informationen zum Autor Arthur H. Lefebvre (19232003) was Emeritus Professor at Cranfield University and Purdue University. Dilip R. Ballal (19462012) was Hans von Ohain Distinguished Chair Professor at the University of Dayton. Klappentext Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combustion technology that have occurred in the last decade, this third edition of a bestseller is an up-to-date design manual and research reference on the design, manufacture, and operation of gas turbine combustors in applications ranging from aeronautical to power generation. Self-contained and only requiring a moderate amount of prior knowledge of physics and chemistry, the book covers aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines used in power generation. This edition discusses emissions regulations, explores how pollutants can be reduced, and includes a chapter on alternative fuels and emissions. Zusammenfassung Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combustion technology, this book provides a design manual and research reference on the design, manufacture, and operation of gas turbine combustors in applications ranging from aeronautical to power generation. It highlights the quest for higher fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Inhaltsverzeichnis Basic Considerations. Combustion Fundamentals. Diffusers. Aerodynamics. Combustion Performance. Fuel Injection. Combustion Noise. Heat Transfer. Emissions. Alternative Fuels. Index.

Autorentext

Arthur H. Lefebvre (19232003) was Emeritus Professor at Cranfield University and Purdue University.

Dilip R. Ballal (19462012) was Hans von Ohain Distinguished Chair Professor at the University of Dayton.

Klappentext

Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combustion technology that have occurred in the last decade, this third edition of a bestseller is an up-to-date design manual and research reference on the design, manufacture, and operation of gas turbine combustors in applications ranging from aeronautical to power generation. Self-contained and only requiring a moderate amount of prior knowledge of physics and chemistry, the book covers aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines used in power generation. This edition discusses emissions regulations, explores how pollutants can be reduced, and includes a chapter on alternative fuels and emissions.

Zusammenfassung
Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combustion technology, this book provides a design manual and research reference on the design, manufacture, and operation of gas turbine combustors in applications ranging from aeronautical to power generation. It highlights the quest for higher fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Inhalt

Basic Considerations. Combustion Fundamentals. Diffusers. Aerodynamics. Combustion Performance. Fuel Injection. Combustion Noise. Heat Transfer. Emissions. Alternative Fuels. Index.