Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Department
Course Number MEng3152
Course Title Turbo Machinery
Degree Program B.Sc. in E.Mechanical Engineering
Module Energy Conversion Machines
Lecturer Merera S.
ECTS 6

Contact Hours Lecturer Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study

2 3 0 5
Course Objective The course enables:
 To introduce, through the law of Fluid Mechanics and
Thermodynamics, the means by which the energy transfer is achieved in
the chief types of turbomachine together with the differing behaviours
of individual types in operation.
 To introduce basic principles and equations governing the steady and
unsteady compressible fluid flow associated with the Turbo machinery,
fundamental needs to solve Turbo machinery problems are given and
practical applications, design aspects of the Turbo machinery parts and
the methods to analyze the flow behaviour that depends on the
geometric configuration of the turbo machines, machine produces or
absorbs work
 Introducing t h e b a s i c p r i n c i p l e s u n d e r l y i n g a l l f o r m s o f
pumping machinery.
 Conducting a full analysis of the performance characteristics of various
types of pumps, fans, and compressors including the operational-type
problems.
 Introducing the main design aspects of various types of pumps, fans, and
compressors. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of laws of
compressible flow in association with the Turbo machinery.
 They are equipped with the technical knowledge to design components
of axial, radial and centrifugal flow turbines (Steam, gas, hydraulic, etc).
 Basic understanding of various types of losses and factors causing
deviation from
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 To develop the ability for selecting the proper pump for a specific
application and also to select the proper method for flow rate control.
 To demonstrate the ability for introducing design modifications for
changing the performance characteristics for a given pump.
 Ability to conduct a performance analysis of a centrifugal compressor
and to solve various operational-type problems.
 Understanding the common problems in the operation of dynamic
pumps and different methods of flow rate control.
 Understanding the main design considerations for radial-, mixed-, and
axial-flow pumps.
 Students will be to carry out various design tasks related to pumping
systems and also to select the proper pump for a specific use.
 Demonstrating the ability for solving a wide range of problems that
may arise in related engineering practice.

Course Description The design, execution, and evaluation of physical experiments in the areas
of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Course Content 1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction
1.2. Classification of Turbo machinery
1.3. Application
1.4. Thermodynamics
1.5. Compressible flow
1.6. Basic relations
2. Centrifugal pumps and fans
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Impeller flow
2.3. Efficiency
2.4. Performance characteristics
2.5. Design of pumps
3. Centrifugal compressors and fans

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Impeller design

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3.3. Diffuser design

3.4. Performance
3.5. Fan design
4. Axial-flow pumps
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Stage pressure rise
4.3. Losses
4.4. Pump design

5. Pump selection guidelines and pump system design

5.1. Cavitation and water hammer problems in pump systems
5.2. Special problems in pump design and applications
6. Axial-flow compressor
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Basic theory
6.3. Cascade tests
6.4. Performance
7. Gas turbines
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Basic theory
7.3. Design
7.4. Radial-flow turbines
8. Steam turbines
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Impulse turbines
8.3. Reaction turbines
8.4. Design
9. Hydraulic turbines
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Pelton wheel
9.3. Francis turbine
9.4. Kaplan turbine
Laboratory exercise Testing the performance characteristics of:
1. Pump.
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2. Blower.
3. Pelton turbine.
4. Francis Turbine.
5. Steam Turbine
Pre-requisites Fluid Mechanics II, Thermodynamics II
Semester / Year Year III, Semester II
Mode of delivery Semester based
Status of Course: Professional Compulsory
Teaching and  Lectures
Learning methods
 Tutorials on lectures
 Home study including Project, Field Visit, Personal study and assignments.
Evaluation & Grading 50% Continuous Assessment (Class activity, Assignments, Surprising quiz,
System Seminar presentation and Project work)
50% Final Exam
Attendance As Per the regulation of the University
Requirements
Literature References
1. S. M. Yahya, “Turbines Compressors and Fans”, Second Edition, Tata
McGraw- Hill, New Delhi, 2002
2. Earl Logan, “Turbo machinery, basic theory and application”, Marcel
dekker, New
york and basel
3. F. M. White, "Fluid Mechanics", 3rd, 4th or 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill 1994
4. Cohen & Rogers, “Gas turbine theory and practice”
5. W. J. Keartin, “Steam Turbine theory and practice”
6. Karassik, Pump Handbook, McGraw-Hill, 1985
7. S. L. Dixon, Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics of Turbo-machinery,
Pergamon Press, 1994.
8. R. K. Turton, Principles of Turbo machinery, Chapman and Hall, 1995.
9. R. I. Lewis, Turbo machinery Performance Analysis, Arnold, 1996.
10. Fluid mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbo Machinery S.L.Dixon,
Butterworth Heinemann, Feb 23, 2005