Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Gas Turbines: An Introduction and Applications
Gas Turbines: Details of Individual Applications
Chapter 2. Historical Development of the Gas Turbine
Early History of the Gas Turbines
The Gas Turbine Global Fleet: Model Designation and Production Prognosis as of 2013–2022
Gas Turbine Global Fleet: Model Designation and Production as of May 2006
Chapter 3. Gas Turbine Configurations and Heat Cycles
Gas Turbine Cycles: Summarized Theory and Economics
Case Study 2: An OEM's Development of a Gas Turbine The SGT6-5000F (Formerly Known as W501F) Engine
Case Study 3: Operational Experience with Large Advanced Gas Turbines in Variable Load Conditions
Chapter 4. Gas Turbine Major Components and Modules
Chapter 5. Cooling and Load Bearing Systems
An Operator’s Perspective on Turbine Oil Selection
Chapter 6. Inlets, Exhausts, and Noise Suppression
Gas Turbine Inlet Air Filtration
Case Study 1: A Test Case of Two- vs. Three-Phase Filtration
Case Study 2: The Use of Sound Intensity Measurement
Case Study 3: Comparison of Noise on Two Nominally Identical Production Machines
Acoustic Design of Lightweight Gas Turbine Enclosures
Chapter 7. Gas Turbine Fuel Systems and Fuels
Case Study 1: A Residual “Bunker” Fuel Case Study (Metro Manila, Limay Bataan Combined Cycle)
Case Study 2: Autoignition Characteristics of Gaseous Fuels at Representative Gas Turbine Conditions
Case Study 4: Multi-Fuel Concept of the Siemens 3A-Gas Turbine Series
Case Study 5: Use of Blast Furnace Gas to Fuel 300 MW CC Plant
Systems Unique to Aircraft Engine Applications
Systems Unique to Land or Marine Applications
Chapter 9. Controls, Instrumentation, and Diagnostics (CID)
System Scope and Selection for Gas Turbines
Which Parameters on What Applications
Basic Controls and Instrumentation (C&I) on GT Systems
Principles and Functions of a Control System
Components of a Control System
Typical C&I System, Land-Based (Power Generation)
Significant Advances in Controls Instrumentation and Diagnostics Technology
Case Study 2: Pulsation Analysis: New Techniques and Their Limitations
Case Study 3: Performance and C&I System Verification with Modeling
Chapter 10. Performance, Performance Testing, and Performance Optimization
Case Study 2: A Systems Approach to Hot Section Component Life Management
Case Study 4: A Study on the Life Cycle Impact of Steam Injection
Case Study 5: Augmentation of Gas Turbine Power Output by Steam Injection
Case Study 6: Integrating Gas Turbines in Power and Cogeneration Applications
Chapter 11. Gaseous Emissions and the Environment
Effects of Emissions on Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
Case Study 1: The Capture, Storage, and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide by Statoil
Appendix 11A: Emissions Legislation
Chapter 12. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
Operating and Maintenance Strategies
Maintenance Information Systems
Audits of and Retrofits with GT Components and Systems
Changing Legislative Requirements
Retrofits Aimed at Operational Optimization
Major Repair and Overhaul Case Studies
Installation of Aircraft Engines
Energy, (Power Generation), and Marine Installations
Installation of Land-Based and Marine Engines
Chapter 14. The Business of Gas Turbines
“Shifting Target” Data during Project Development, Negotiation, and New Model Introduction
Design Development and Operational Assessment by Both OEMs and End Users
Chapter 15. Manufacturing, Materials, and Metallurgy
Optimizing Gas Turbines with Manufacturing Technology
Chapter 16. Microturbines, Fuel Cells, and Hybrid Systems
Case Study 1: Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC)
Case Study 2: PEM Fuel Cells (FCs) on Naval Submarines
Case Study 3: Microturbine in a CHP Application
Case Study 4: A Fuel Cell Application
Case Study 5: Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Hybrid Cycle Power Systems
Case Study 6: A Turbogenerator for a Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Hybrid Power Plant
Chapter 17. Training and Education
Case Study 1: OEM Project Application Engineers Training
Training Programs within Academia
Case Study 2: Industry Supported Multimedia Aeroengine Design Case
Case Study 3: Theoretical Calculations Compared with Actual Cogeneration Plant
Case Study 4: Undergraduate Engine Design Program
Case Study 5: Gas Turbine University Laboratory Study
Case Study 6: OEM Working with Several Universities on Gas Turbine Prototype Development
Chapter 18. Future Trends in the Gas Turbine Industry
Positioning with Respect to Technology
Environmental International Caucuses
Distributed Power: How Large Does a Power Plant Need to Be?
Chapter 19. Basic Design Theory
Properties and Charts for Dry Air, Combustion Products, and Other Working Fluids
Case Study 2: Advanced Technology Engine Supportability: Preliminary Designer’s Challenge
Chapter 20. Additional References and Appendix for Unit Conversion