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This text provides information on performance and optimal design of regenerators, an extremely important aspect of gas turbine design. Coverage includes theory, practical design examples, and correlation of performance and regenerator design.

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Author:   Douglas Beck ,  David G. Wilson
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1996 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.300kg
ISBN:  

9780412983313

ISBN 10:   0412983311
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   31 August 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Regenerators vs. Recuperators.- 1.2 Heat Transfer.- 1.3 Leakage.- 1.4 Pressure Drops.- 1.5 Power Consumption.- 1.6 Summary.- 2 Background.- 2.1 History of Regenerators.- 2.2 Analysis and Design.- 2.3 State of the Art.- 3 Gas-Turbine Cycles.- 3.1 Performance.- 3.2 Governing Equations.- 3.3 Simple Cycle.- 3.4 Regenerative Cycle.- 3.5 Intercooled Regenerative (ICR) Cycle.- 3.6 ICR Cycle with Reheat.- 3.7 Summary.- 4 Regenerator Designs.- 4.1 Significance of Heat Exchangers in Gas Turbines.- 4.2 Alternative Regenerator Designs.- 4.3 Gas-Turbine Cycles with Heat Exchangers.- 4.4 Future Directions.- 5 Design Procedures and Examples.- 5.1 Direct Regenerator Design.- 5.2 Optimal Regenerator Design.- 5.3 Method of Kays and London.- 5.4 Summary.- 6 Regenerator Performance.- 6.1 Heat Transfer.- 6.2 Summary.- 6.3 Seal Leakage.- 6.4 Pressure Drops.- A Performance of the Ericsson Cycle.

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