TY - DATA AU - Whittle, Frank TI - Gas turbine aero-thermodynamics: with special reference to aircraft propulsion SN - 080267181 CY - Oxford PB - Pergamon N1 - Fundamentals; Flux density in isentropic compressible flow; Radial equilibrium in whirling isentropic compressible flow; A method of dealing with shock waves in air; Isentropic flow through nozzles; Representation of thermal cycles for perfect gases; Gas turbine cycle calculations using approximate methods; Turbo-gas generators; Mass flow rate in gas turbines; More on part load performance of gas generators; Gas turbines with recuperators; Turbo-compressors and turbines; Aircraft propulsion general; "Ram" compression and intake design; Combustion; The "straigth" turbo jet; Effect on cycle calculations of more accurate methods; Calculation of maximum efficiency; "Two spool" engines; Thrust boosting; Turbo fans; Effect of height and speed on performance; A super-thrust engine ER -