Product Description

This is the second edition of Cumpsty’s excellent self-contained introduction to the aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of modern civil and military jet engines. Through two engine design projects, first for a new large passenger aircraft, and second for a new fighter aircraft, the text introduces, illustrates and explains the important facets of modern engine design. Individual sections cover aircraft requirements and aerodynamics, principles of gas turbines and jet engines, elementary compressible fluid mechanics, bypass ratio selection, scaling and dimensional analysis, turbine and compressor design and characteristics, design optimization, and off-design performance. The book emphasises principles and ideas, with simplification and approximation used where this helps understanding. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, and includes a new appendix on noise control and an expanded treatment of combustion emissions. Suitable for student courses in aircraft propulsion, but also an invaluable reference for engineers in the engine and airframe industry.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #288662 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 322 pages

Review
‘I found the book eminently readable, will find it very helpful and will advocate it to students … and colleagues. One can think of many other engineering topics that would benefit from books having the lucid style and up-to-the-minute credibility of this well-priced one.’ Ray Whitford, Institute of Mechanical Engineering

‘As an introductory guide to design, and an indication of why modern engines are ‘how they are’, this book deserves to be used wherever aircraft propulsion is taught. Like a good jet engine, it has the potential for future development and updating in new versions and should enjoy a long and useful life.’ Frank Armstrong, The Aeronautical Journal

About the Author
Nicholas Cumpsty is Professor of Aerothermal Technology at the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He is also a Fellow of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Customer Reviews

A VERY GOOD AND WELL DETAILED BOOK
A very good book though, i would only recomend this book for a person who is either a fanatic about aircraft and military engines or one who is studying an aerospace degree in aircraft engines ( due to the mathematical equations).

The book was well detailed describing the parts of the engine and how each part is manufactured including its limitations. As i am studying a National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, i would not recomend one who is on the same course level to buy this book. The reason why i baught the book was because i am very interested in the design of the engines. There are many pictures present in the book to make it extra detailed and lively.

Dont get put down after reading my views about this book, it is a very good book, explaining many things about the engines. Hence if you really would like to buy this book, go for it!!!

P.S The delivery was sent quicker than the predicted date, thanks Amazon!!