UID:
almahu_9949244171002882
Format:
1 online resource (499 p.)
ISBN:
9783486769685
,
9783110238570
Content:
This book tells the story of the power generation gas turbine from the perspective of one of the leading companies in the field over a period of nearly 100 years, written by an engineer. Especially in times of imminent global economic crises it appears to be worthwhile to reflect on real economic values based on engineering ingenuity and enduring management of technological leadership. Though the book is primarily designed as a technical history of the BBC/ABB/Alstom power generation gas turbines, its scope is sufficiently broad to cover general development trends, including parallel competitor activities. A special benefit is the historical breakdown to the gas turbine component level, so that the book actually outlines the development of axial compressors from early beginnings, the progress in combustion technology towards extraordinary low emission values and that of axial turbines with special emphasis on early turbine cooling innovations. The sheer length of certain engineering developments over several decades allows interesting historic observations and deductions on inherent business mechanisms, the effects of technology preparations and organisational consequences. A look into the mirror of the past provides revelations on the impact of far-reaching business decisions.
Note:
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
,
In English.
In:
DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570
In:
DGBA Backlist Physical Sciences 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110238518
In:
DGBA Physical Sciences 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110637212
In:
eBook-Paket OWV Elektrotechnik, Maschinenbau, Ingenieurswissenschaften 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110342666
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783486735710
Language:
English
Subjects:
Engineering
DOI:
10.1524/9783486769685
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1524/9783486769685
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783486769685
URL:
Volltext
(lizenzpflichtig)
