Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion w/ IBM 3.5' Disk [Hardcover]

Jack Mattingly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0079121969 | ISBN-13: 978-0079121967 | Publication Date: January 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

This text provides an introduction to the fundamentals of gas turbine engines and jet propulsion for aerospace or mechanical engineers. The book contains sufficient material for two sequential courses i propulsion (advanced fluid dynamics) an introductory course in jet propulsion and a gas turbine engine components course. The text is divided into four parts introduction to aircraft propulsion; basic concepts and one-dimensional/gas dynamics; analysis and performance of air breathing propulsion systems; and analysis and design of gas turbine engine components.

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About the Author

Jack D. Mattingly received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. He retired in 2000 from Seattle University as Professor Emeritus in Mechanical Engineering to dedicate his efforts to writing new editions of his two textbooks “Aircraft Engine Design” and “Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion,” teaching short courses, and consulting. Dr. Mattingly was previously at the Aero Propulsion Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB where he directed exploratory and advanced development programs aimed at improving the performance, reliability, and durability of gas turbine engine components. Earlier, he was a senior member of the Department of Aeronautics at the Air Force Academy. In addition, he has taught and done research in propulsion and thermal energy systems at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the University of Washington, the University of Wisconsin, and IBM Corp. Having published more than 30 technical papers, articles, and textbooks in his field, Dr. Mattingly was co-author of “Aircraft Engine Design, Second Edition” in 2002 that won the 2005 AIAA Summerfield Book Award. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0079121969
• ISBN-13: 978-0079121967
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best college book on gas turbine engines, April 28, 2000

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This review is from: Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion w/ IBM 3.5' Disk (Hardcover)

The 40 page foreword on the past, present, and future of gat turbine propulsion by Hans von Ohain (German inventor of Jet Engine) is worth the price. Excellent fundamentals with the best description of how engine performance changes with flight conditions and throttle setting in Chapter 8. Full of design information and examples - written for both the student and professional. .....................

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Book With Lots of Useful Information, September 5, 2000

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This review is from: Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion w/ IBM 3.5' Disk (Hardcover)

I bought the book "Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion" in August of 1999 and I still read it almost everyday. It is a very interesting book, but it has a serious flaw in that there are so many errors, it appears that the editor(s) were asleep or out to lunch. It was a great disservice to the author, as I think he was shortchanged by the publisher. Being a former member of the USAF, myself I feel that his work was more meticulous than this. Perhaps the publisher was in such a hurry to hit the presses at all costs, that this is the result. This seems to be the trend in recent years. I believe that one of the major networks did and expose regarding major publishing house oversights in this area.

Jim

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Textbook on Engine Performance, March 13, 2002

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This review is from: Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion w/ IBM 3.5' Disk (Hardcover)

This is the best textbook written on the modeling and performance prediction of gas turbine engines. A systematic method is used to model a variety of engines from the basic turbojet to the advanced afterburning turbofan used in modern fighters. Performance predictions include the effect of engine controls - a unique feature. Turbomachinery design includes structural considerations. This book is a great textbook for junior/senior level courses in aerospace/mechanical engineering. It is being used for a basic course in gas turbine engine and a followup course in engine component design...