<p><span>Compared to the sixth edition, this new edition has had a large number of changes made in&nbsp;</span>terms of presentation of ideas, new material, and additional examples. In Chapter 1, following the definition of a turbomachine, the fundamental laws of flow continuity, the energy and entropy equations are introduced as well as the all-important Euler work equation. In addition, the properties&nbsp;of working fluids other than perfect gases are covered and a steam chart is included in the&nbsp;appendices. In Chapter 2, the main emphasis is given to the application of the “similarity laws,” to&nbsp;dimensional analysis of all types of turbomachine and their performance characteristics. Additional&nbsp;types of turbomachine are considered and examples of high-speed characteristics are presented.The important ideas of specific speed and specific diameter emerge from these concepts and their application is illustrated in the Cordier Diagram, which shows how to select the machine that will give the highest efficiency for a given duty. Also, in this chapter the basics of cavitation are examined for pumps and hydraulic turbines.</p>

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