Title: The Energy Exchange: A Journey Through Peng’s Turbomachinery
- Balanced Approach – Covers both power-absorbing (pumps, compressors) and power-producing (turbines, wind) machines.
- Emphasis on Specific Speed – Uses ( N_s ) as a unifying concept to classify and select turbomachines, which is very practical for engineers.
- Clarity of Velocity Triangles – Many students struggle with inlet/outlet velocity diagrams; Peng’s step-by-step vector breakdown is widely praised.
- Real-World Data – Includes actual performance curves from industrial pumps and turbines, not just idealized theory.
- Readable Tone – Less mathematically dense than Shepherd or Dixon, making it accessible for first-time learners.
Fundamentals of Turbomachinery (1st Edition): Available for rental or purchase at retailers like eCampus.com for ~$183.23 (rental) or as an eBook rental at VitalSource for ~$77.00.
- Introduction to Turbomachinery
- Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery
- Turbomachinery Design and Performance
- Axial Flow Turbines
- Centrifugal Compressors
- Axial Flow Compressors
- Mixed Flow Turbines and Compressors
- Turbomachinery Applications and Performance
- Experimental and Numerical Methods in Turbomachinery
Master the velocity triangle early. Spend two weeks just drawing triangles for different scenarios (axial, mixed, radial flow). If you skip this, later chapters will be incomprehensible.
Dual Unit System: It uses both International System (SI) and English units to reflect global and U.S. industry standards.