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Gas Turbine Performanceby Philip Walsh; Paul Fletcher
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 140.00A significant addition to the literature on gas turbine technology, the second edition of Gas Turbine Performance is a lengthy text covering product advances and technological developments. Including extensive figures, charts, tables and formulae, this book will interest everyone concerned with gas turbine technology, whether they are designers, marketing staff or users. more...
Principles of Turbomachinery in Air-Breathing Enginesby Wei Shyy; Erian Baskharone; Michael Rycroft; Michael J. Rycroft
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 124.00This book is ideal for anyone interested in Turbomachinery or Aerospace Propulsion; beginning with a review of basic thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles, for the reader who will face design decisions in the gas turbine industry. The text is fully supported by over 200 figures, numerous examples, and homework problems. more...
Gas Turbine Engineering Handbookby Meherwan P. Boyce
Elsevier 2006; US$ 155.00The Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook has been the standard for engineers involved in the design, selection, and operation of gas turbines. This revision includes new case histories, the latest techniques, and new designs to comply with recently passed legislation. By keeping the book up to date with new, emerging topics, Boyce ensures that this book will remain the standard and most widely used book in this field. The new Third Edition of the Gas Turbine Engineering Hand Book updates the book to cover the new generation of Advanced gas Turbines. It examines the benefit and some of the major problems that have been encountered by these new turbines. The book keeps abreast of the environmental changes and the industries answer to these new... more...
Simulating Combustionby Günter P. Merker; Christian Schwarz; Gunnar Stiesch
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 189.00The contents of this book spans from thermodynamics of the combustion engine to models for the description of the air/fuel mixture, ignition, combustion and pollutant formation considering the engine periphery of petrol and diesel engines. It emphasises on the simulation models and how they are applicable for the development of combustion engines. more...
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemiaby Federico Caligaris-Cappio; Riccardo MD Dalla-Favera
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 149.00Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is the most common leukaemia in the Western world. It is also the prototype of B-cell chronic lymphoid malignancies and of their ramifications within the fields of hematology, immunology, and oncology. more...
How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Enginesby Paul Stephen Dempsey
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 22.00Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshootingand Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advances, new muffler designs, and cutting-edge alternators. Filled with proven techniques for fixing both brand-new and older model Briggs & Stratton engines, the Fourth Edition of this hands-on reference covers everything from ignition, fuel, and charging systems…to starters and engine mechanics. You will find step-by-step instructions for... more...
Gas Turbinesby Claire Soares
Elsevier Science & Technology 2007; US$ 175.00No other current publication offers the professional engineer or technician the wealth of useful guidance on nearly every aspect of gas turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair as this bookdoes. Gas Turbines makes the job of any engineer involved in the design, selection, operation and maintenance of most nearly any type of gas turbine more efficient and more successful. The book offers the reader a ?big picture? view of how to make the right decisions when planning what type of gas turbine to use for a particular application, taking into consideration not only operational requirements but long-term life-cycle costs in upkeep and repair and future usage. Concise overviews of all important theoretical bases in thermodynamics... more...
Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel Enginesby Paul K. Dempsey
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 29.95Harness the Latest Tools and Techniques for Troubleshootingand Repairing Virtually Any Diesel Engine Problem. The Fourth Edition of Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines presents the latest advances in diesel technology. Comprehensive and practical, this revised classic equips you with all of the state-of-the-art tools and techniques needed to keep diesel engines running in top condition. Written by master mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, this hands-on resource covers new engine technology, electronic engine management, biodiesel fuels, and emissions controls. The book also contains cutting-edge information on diagnostics…fuel systems…mechanical and electronic governors…cylinder heads and valves…engine... more...
Advanced Combustion and Aerothermal Technologiesby Nick Syred; Artem Khalatov
Springer 2007; US$ 279.00The NATO ARW Advanced Combustion and Aerothermal Technologies: Environmental Protection and Pollution Reductions, was held in Kiev, May 2006. The workshop was Co-Directed by Profs. N. Syred and A.Khalatov, winners of the NATO Scientific Prize 2002, and was organized by the Institute of Thermophysics (Ukraine) and Cardiff University, UK. The primary Workshop objectives were to assess the existing knowledge on advanced combustion and aerothermal technologies providing reduced environmental impact, to identify directions for future research in the field, and to promote the close relationships and business contacts between scientists from NATO and Partner countries. more...
Charging the Internal Combustion Engineby Hermann Hiereth; Peter Prenninger
Springer 2007; US$ 189.00Focuses on various aspects of supercharging internal combustion engines. Charging systems and components, the theoretical basic relations between engines and charging systems as well as layout and evaluation criteria for best interaction are addressed in detail. more...