The Jet Engine

by Unknown

This book has been written to provide a simple and self-contained description of the working and underlying principles of the aero gas turbine engine. The use of complex formulae and the language of the specialist have been avoided to allow for a clear and concise presentation of the essential facts. Only such description and formulae, therefore, as are necessary to the understanding of the function and the theory of the engine are included. It will be noted that the emphasis in this book is on the turbo-jet engine and that no special part deals with the propeller-turbine engine. This is because the working principles of both engine types are essentially the same. However, where differences in function or application do exist, these are described. The aero gas turbine engine is being continually developed to provide improved performance for each new generation of aircraft; the fourth edition of this book has been revised and expanded to include the latest aero gas turbine engine technology. Contents Basic mechanics Working cycle and airflow Compressors Combustion chambers Turbines Exhaust system Accessory drives Lubrication Internal air system Fuel system Starting and ignition Controls and instrumentation Ice protection Fire protection Thrust reversal Afterburning Water injection Vertical/short take-off and landing Noise suppression Thrust distribution Performance Manufacture Power plant installation Maintenance Overhaul Appendix 1; Conversion factors

Genres: Aviation, Nonfiction, Engineering

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

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Reviews

[Robert Hepple · Rating 4 out of 5]

Published in 1966, 'The Jet Engine' is the second edition of a publication explaining how the aero gas turbine engine works, and has been published by Rolls Royce Limited. Reading this book in 2020, the 1966 edition tells you in jaw-dropping detail how old style jet engines work. It includes quite a bit on centrifugal flow engines, and whilst this is still dwarfed by the coverage devoted to axial flow engines I would guess that post 1970 editions barely mention centrifugal flow at all, or at best vastly reduce their mentions. A short historical chapter does give basic details of how pulse-jet, ramjet and early turbo jets worked before launching into heavier detail of each major aspect of a modern (by 1966 standards) jet engine. The workings of the engine are displayed by some excellent coloured diagrams, as well as drawing of key components and a small number of photos. In keeping with the date of publication, many of the photos seem to feature engine fittings on BAC 1-11 and Boeing 707 types. Amazing.

[Ahmadamer]

I will enjoy , to make over view on it's chapters

[Marta Odino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it if you want an overview of how to make a jet engine. Clear and basic.

[The McRib · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bit dry but really informative as long as you're already interested in the subject matter.

But why is it so hard to find a recent version of this anywhere at the moment? The online description for this copy said it was from 2007 but then inside the cover the book says 1986. Pretty sure Jet Engines will have changed a bit since then!

[Leo Biebuyck]

Very comprehensive peek into jet engine make-up and operation.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely well-written description of jet turbine technology