Fluid Machinery: Performance, Analysis, and Design

by Terry Wright

Fluid Machinery: Performance, Analysis, and Design provides a comprehensive introduction to the fluid mechanics of turbomachinery. By focusing on the preliminary design and selection of equipment to meet a set of performance specifications-including size, noise, and cost limitations-the author promotes a basic but thorough understanding of the subject. His pragmatic approach exposes students to a realistic array of conflicting requirements and real-world industrial applications, while providing a solid background for more advanced study.

Coveriage of both gas and hydraulic turbines and emphasis on industrial issues and equipment makes this book ideal for mechanical engineering students. Fluid Machinery uses extensive illustration, examples, and exercises to prepare students to confront industrial applications with confidence.

376 pages, Hardcover

First published February 26, 1999

About the author

There’s nothing mundane in the writing world of Terry Wright. Tension, conflict and suspense propel his readers through the pages as if they were on fire. Published in Science Fiction, Supernatural, and Horror, his mastery of the action thriller has won him International acclaim as an accomplished screenplay writer. A member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers since 1998, he ran their annual Colorado Gold Writing Contest for six years, received their coveted Jasmine Award in 2012, and was nominated for Writer of the Year in 2014. Terry is also the editor at TWB Press, specializing in science fiction, supernatural, horror, and thriller genres, plus Amore Moon Publishing for Romance and Erotica. A Vietnam veteran, he's a Harley Davidson enthusiast and rides with HOG Denver Chapter and The American Legion Riders post 178. He lives in Lakewood, Colorado, with his wife, Bobette. Visit his Web sites at http://www.terrywrightbooks.com and http://www.twbpress.com