Turbomachines are essential components in energy conversion. The general principles are here illustrated in the case of gas turbines for power generation. The thermodynamic and aerodynamic principles are introduced and put in practice, together with the technological aspects.
Toolbox for thermodynamics of open systems. Tutorial: design of an ideal cycle. Tutorial: design of a real cycle. Velocity triangles. Euler equation. Laboratory experiments: two rigs out of three (turbine cascade, fan and gas turbine).