Gas Turbine and Gas Power Plant

This book offers a captivating exploration of gas turbines and gas power plants, making it an essential guide for learners and engineers, especially those preparing for competitive exams. It covers the intricacies of ideal and actual gas turbine cycles, delving into open and closed arrangements, intercooling, reheating, and heat exchange cycles while addressing practical challenges like variable-specific heat and combustion losses. The fascinating section on jet propulsion deciphers the working and performance of engines like Ram jets, turbojets, and turbofans, with insights into specific thrust and efficiency. Additionally, it explains combustion systems, focusing on high-performance chamber designs, fuel injection, and impulse and reaction turbines. Lastly, the book discusses gas power plants, comparing them with other types, analyzing part-load efficiency, modern materials, and innovations like the free-piston engine. With its comprehensive coverage and engaging narrative, this book simplifies complex concepts and serves as an invaluable resource for mastering gas turbine technology.

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Dr. Raj Kumar, Assistant Professor at SKIT, Jaipur, has more than 16 years of teaching experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. An alumnus of MBM Engg. College, Jodhpur, he holds a Ph.D. in Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Composite Materials. A prolific contributor to journals and conferences.