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MODEL JET ENGINES

by Thomas Kamps

Published by Traplet Publications. 1st. 1995

Almost very good condition. The Modeller's World Series. Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos and diagrams throughout.

Wear to cover edges; small split to base of spine. Browning/grubby marks to outer page edges. Some pages are just starting to come away from the gutter.

ISBN: 0951058991
Stock no. 2136259

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Contents

  • Introduction:
  • How do jet engines work?
  • The development history of the jet engine
  • Prototypes for model jet engines
  • Model jet engines to date
  • Chapter 1 the Component Parts of a Model Jet Engine:
  • Special features of small gas turbines
  • The compressor
  • The combustion chamber
  • Turbine stage and exhaust cone
  • Chapter 2 A Home-made Model Jet Engine:
  • Introduction
  • Determining the principal dimensions
  • Constructing the engine
  • Assembling the components
  • Running the engine for the first time
  • Bench running stand for kerosene operation
  • General instructions for other types of compressor
  • Optimising the performance of model jet engines
  • Chapter 3 The Engine in Practice:
  • Safety: the First Commandment
  • Measuring the engine's performance
  • Using jet engines in model aircraft
  • Particular problems encountered in jet-powered flight
  • Fault-finding
  • A standard problem
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Bibliography
  • Notes

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