List of Contents | Preface Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction; Dimensional Analysis; Similitude 2 Basic Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics: Definitions of Efficiency 7 3 “Two-dimensional Cascades 4 Axial-flow Turbines: Two-dimensional Theory : 5 ‘Axial-flow Compressors and Fans ! 6 ‘Three-dimensional Flows in Axial Turbomachines 7 Centrifugal Pumps, Fans and Compressors 8 Radial Flow Gas Turbines : 9 Hydraulic TurbinesPreface ‘This manual is a supplement to the book Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery,5th edition and provides detailed sotutions of the problems given at the end of each chapter of the parent book. The manual actually originated as Worked Examples in Turbomackinery (Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics) and ‘was written for the second edition of the above book. It now includes many new problems taken over a much broader field, so it has expanded considerably. The good news is that it is free! In most engineering courses there is often only a limited amount of time available for problem solving and this is were the manual can be of great benefit. In courses on ‘Turbomachinery itis vital for the student not only to understand the analytical development of a theory but can also apply the theory to the numerical solution of the problem. In my experience students often become better acquainted with the analytical processes of the theory after tussling for a while with a detailed calculation The standard of the problems solved varies a lot. A large proportion of the problems are comparable in standard to those set in examinations for the Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering (at a British University) but quite a few are considerably harder and would match the standard of questions set in some Masters degree examinations. Some of the problems are noticeably quite easy to do and are intended 10 Jure the student on to the more difficult areas! Theoretical derivations have been kept to a minimum in the manuel unless some particular point required emphasis. On a point of clarification and to avoid needless repetition, | have used roman numerals e.g. eqn (i), for referencing equations derived in this manual and arabie numerals, e.g. eqn (2.1), when citing equations from the parent book. Similarly, the Same logic applies to figures. S.L.Dixon Aaguat, LOOList of Symbols ert ae sede oe aeoeee sneer area sonic velocity, position of maximum camber passage width, maximum camber tangential force coefficient lift and drag coefficients specific heat at constant pressure. pressure coefficient, pressuse rise coefficient ideal pressure rise coefficient specific heat at constant volume axial and tangential force coefficients absolute velocity spouting velocity drag force. diameter equivalent diffusion ratio. hydraulic mean diameter energy. specific energy centrifugal force in blade acceleration. friction factor gravitational acceleration - head. blade height effective head head loss fue to friction - gross head net positive suction head (NPSH) specific enthalpy rothalpy