The book " Turbomachines: A Guide to Design Selection and Theory
Choosing the right turbomachine requires more than just looking at a datasheet. You must match the machine's "personality" to the system's requirements. Turbomachines: A Guide to Design, Selection, and Theory
: Application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to relate enthalpy changes to work and account for internal losses and entropy increases . 2. Design and Preliminary Selection Turbomachines: A Guide to Design
Does the application require a constant flow, or does it fluctuate? Axial compressors offer high efficiency but have a narrow stable operating range compared to centrifugal ones. Turbomachines: A Guide to Design, Selection, and Theory