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.
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