Fundamentals of Turbomachinery: Theory and Applications

An accessible and up-to-date discussion of foundational turbomachine technology

In the newly revised second edition of Fundamentals of Turbomachinery: Theory and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an accessible introduction to turbomachinery, taking readers from a foundational understanding of the subject to application-ready knowledge in fewer than 400 pages.

The book explores both basic and advanced turbomachinery technologies, including fans, blowers, and compressors, as well as gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, wind turbines, and hybrid power generation, among others. The book also covers emerging technologies in the field, such as simulation technologies, computer-assisted design, security issues, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Readers will also find:

• A straightforward introduction to turbomachinery that equips students to select turbomachines in practice confidently
• Comprehensive explorations of hybrid power generation, including coverage of contemporary energy capture and storage technology
• Practical discussions of hydroelectric turbines, including Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines
• Complete treatments of radial, mixed-flow, and axial flow pumps and compressors

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in turbomachinery, Fundamentals of Turbomachinery: Theory and Applications will also benefit technical engineers, practicing researchers, and students at technical and junior colleges.

Ryoichi Amano, PhD, is an expert in turbomachinery and current energy technologies. He is the Director of the US Department of Energy-funded Industrial Assessment Center for a leading institution covering the US Midwest Region. He is the Chief Editor for the International Journal of Rotating Machinery (Wiley). He also served as an associate editor for the ASME Trans--Journal of Energy Resources Technology and the Journal of Fluids Engineering. Dr. Amano’s research achievements have been recognized through prestigious international awards, such as the AIAA Energy Systems Award, the ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal, and the ASME Henry R. Worthington Medal. Dr. Amano is currently a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Fellow of ASME, a Fellow of ISEES, and a member of several other organizations. Dr. Amano has published four books and over 250 journal articles.

William W. Peng was a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at California State University, Fresno. He obtained a BSME degree from National Taiwan University in 1965; MS and PhD in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford University in 1968, and a PhD in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford University in 1973.

After working for eight years in the private industry, both as a turbomachine manufacturer and user, he began his academic career at Texas A&M University in 1981. Then he moved to California State University in 1984, where he taught the senior turbomachinery and graduate gas turbine classes. He has extensive experience in the design and application of centrifugal pumps and fans/blowers, gained through his regular job and consulting work with various industries.