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Since publication of the third edition, the gas turbine has been found to be suitable for an increasing number of applications. The fourth edition of this popular textbook has been revised and updated to reflect these developments. Salient Features Completely updated with new gas turbine applications. Covers both aircraft and industrial gas turbines. Includes detailed treatment of off-design performance. Incorporates in-depth examples throughout. Based on the authors' extensive teaching and professional experience. Reflects wider use of gas turbines for base-load electricity generation, as part of combined-cycle plant. Expands discussion of the factors affecting emissions and descriptions of current methods of attacking the problem. Includes new section on coal gasification.