Ingram G. Basic Concepts in Turbomachinery

Grant Ingram & Ventus Publishing ApS, 2009. 144 p. — ISBN: 978-87-7681-435-9.How this book will help you
Things you should already know
What is a Turbomachine?
A Simple Turbine
The Cascade View
The Meridional View
Assumptions used in the book
ProblemsRelative and Absolute MotionD Motion
D Motion
Velocity Triangles in Turbomachinery
Velocity Components
ProblemsSimple AnaUsis of Wind TurbinesAerofoil Operation and Testing
Wind Turbine Design
Turbine Power Control
Further Reading
ProblemsDifferent Turbomachincs and Their OperationAxial Flow Machines
Radial and Centrifugal Flow Machines
Radial Impellers
Centrifugal Impellers
Hydraulic Turbines
Common Design Choices
The Turbomachine and System
ProblemsApplication ofThc Equations of Fluid MotionConservation of Mass
Application to Radial Machines
Conservation of Momentum
The Difference Between a Single Aerofoil and a Cascade of Blades
Conservation of Energy and Rothalpy
Rothalpy
Rothalpy in Stators and Rotors
ProblemsEfficicnc and ReactionEfficiency
Using Efficiency
Other Efficiency Definitions
Reaction
Reaction on the h - s Diagram
ProblemsDimcnstonlcss Parameters for TurbomachinervCoefficients for Axial Machines
Coefficients for Wind Turbines
Coefficients for Hydraulic Machines
Specific Speed for Turbines
Specific Speed for Pumps
Using Specific Speeds
ProblemsAxial Flow MachinesReaction for Repeating Stage
Zero Reaction (Impulse) Stage
Reaction Stage
Loading and Efficiency Variation with Reaction
Stage Efficiency
Choice of Reaction for Turbines
Compressor Design
Multistage Steam Turbine Example
ProblemsHydraulic TurbinesPelton Wheel
Analysis Approach
Francis Turbine
Kapian Turbine
Loss Estimation
Draft Tube Analysis
Effect of Draft Tube
ProblemsAnalysis of PumpsPump Geometry and Performance
Pump DitTuser Analysis
Pump Losses
Centrifugal Pump Example
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
Cavitation Example
Application to Real Pumps
ProblemsAppendix A: Glossary of Turbomachinery Terms
Appendix B: Picture Credits