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The Jet Engine
"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 & concise description of the essential facts. Only such description & formulae, therefore, as are necessary to the understanding of the function & the theory of the engine are included" 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 Overall Appendix