. It treats components—inlets, compressors, combustors, and nozzles—not just as standalone machines, but as interacting variables where a change in one significantly impacts the efficiency of the whole system. Amazon.com Environmental and Future Considerations
Kerrebrock dedicates significant real estate to the velocity triangles of axial compressors and turbines. He explains:
You might wonder: Isn’t this book from the 90s? Indeed, it predates the GE9X, the UltraFan, and geared turbofans. However, the . Kerrebrock’s treatment of:
For the serious propulsion student, there is no alternative. Get the book, download the notes, and start solving.