The Jet Engine
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few engineering achievements have reshaped the modern world as profoundly as the jet engine, and The Jet Engine by Rolls-Royce Limited stands as the definitive technical authority on this revolutionary technology. This landmark reference work presents a comprehensive and meticulously detailed account of how gas turbine engines work — from the fundamental thermodynamic principles of the Brayton cycle to the intricate mechanics of compressors, combustion chambers, turbines, and exhaust systems — making complex aeronautical engineering accessible to both students and seasoned professionals alike. Published in its 3rd Edition in July 1969, this volume reflects decades of hard-won expertise from one of the world's most prestigious aero-engine manufacturers, whose engineering pedigree is woven into the very fabric of aviation history. Written with authoritative clarity and illustrated with precise technical diagrams, it instructs readers in the science behind thrust, airflow, fuel efficiency, and engine performance across a range of aircraft applications. Whether you are an aeronautical engineer, a military aviator, or a passionate enthusiast of flight technology, this is the one volume that answers the fundamental question: what truly powers the age of flight?
Author: Rolls-Royce Limited
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, Rolls-Royce Limited
Genre: Engineering
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few engineering achievements have reshaped the modern world as profoundly as the jet engine, and The Jet Engine by Rolls-Royce Limited stands as the definitive technical authority on this revolutionary technology. This landmark reference work presents a comprehensive and meticulously detailed account of how gas turbine engines work — from the fundamental thermodynamic principles of the Brayton cycle to the intricate mechanics of compressors, combustion chambers, turbines, and exhaust systems — making complex aeronautical engineering accessible to both students and seasoned professionals alike. Published in its 3rd Edition in July 1969, this volume reflects decades of hard-won expertise from one of the world's most prestigious aero-engine manufacturers, whose engineering pedigree is woven into the very fabric of aviation history. Written with authoritative clarity and illustrated with precise technical diagrams, it instructs readers in the science behind thrust, airflow, fuel efficiency, and engine performance across a range of aircraft applications. Whether you are an aeronautical engineer, a military aviator, or a passionate enthusiast of flight technology, this is the one volume that answers the fundamental question: what truly powers the age of flight?