Prime Movers and Fluid Machines

Contents: 1. Dimensional analysis and model testing. 2. Hydraulic turbines. 3. Reciprocating pumps. 4. Centrifugal pumps. 5. Reciprocating compressors. 6. Centrifugal compressors. 7. Axial flow compressors. 8. Steam nozzles. 9. Steam turbines. 10. Gas turbines.

This textbook on 'Prime Movers and Fluid Machines' is based on a course that is taught to Mechanical and Chemical engineering students in many universities/institutes/colleges. This book deals with the study, design and analysis of turbo-machinery. It covers a wide range of topics, viz. hydraulic turbines, pumps, compressors, steam nozzles, steam turbines and gas turbines. There was a strong need to cover such a variety of topics in a single book, since different books by different authors use different notations. For users, it becomes difficult to follow different notations in-related topics. A sincere attempt has been made to streamline the notations and terminologies followed in various turbo machines.