ROLLS ROYCE: THE JET ENGINE – A complete overview of the modern gas turbine

Arrived this morning layout much flasher than the 1960s edition (now where have I put that) but that is the way of things these days often more form than substance although here there is enough of that latter to make it passable.

I did a Phantom Spey troubleshooting course at Derby in 1969 but lost my notes when I lent them to an opo’ to study for his Chief’s board and never got them back! 🙁

All I have left for some strange reason is a fold out schematic of the re-heat fuel control sysytem.

I am thinking of going for one.

Now on order.

I have a copy of a 1960s version of this book with the fuel diagram for the Avon in it complete with all its elegant kinetic valves.

My ol’ man had a copy of practically the same edition with errors in that diagram.

OK, Iv’e just checked my copy and although there is no edition number displayed it does say that they have produced five editions, the last in 1996. This edition is a complete rewrite and redesign so it must be edition six!

I believe it is a completely revised edition. I will check my copy tonight (I am at work at the moment) and reply in the morning.

Edition?

Is the version currently being sold by Key Publishing the same 5th edition released in 1996, an updated 5th edition, or a 6th edition?

Key, the providers of this forum, are I believe the primary distributors for current edition of the book and is available through their online shop portal.

Their toybox. That’s why. 🙂

Oh i see, it makes sense now.
Phil.

Key, the providers of this forum, are I believe the primary distributors for current edition of the book and is available through their online shop portal.

Their toybox. That’s why. 🙂

Why is this a sticky, they are fairly common on ebay, sold two myself.?

To Landraver and all others who have an interest in aviation,
Open your wallets/credit cards and get this book now – before a new edition comes out and bumps up the price.
Seriously folks it is probably the best engine book on the market. I admit I haven’t got this copy but have been buying it from the first edition. It was used as a standard training book in the R.A.F., and then they incorporated parts in their engine training manuals. It is well written, the explanations are readily understood and it is very readable.

(Do you think Mr. RR will send me a free copy this promo).

DON’T STEAL — The government hates competition

thanks chiefy most informative might have to buy this book

Plenum chambers, in general, are used to smooth out the air flow, equalise the pressure and can help quieten the noise down a bit. Typically used to ensure a more even pressure distribution. They are also found in most turbochargers. In most aircraft air supply systems the bleed air from the engine is controlled by some form of shut-off valve, this valve bleeds air off into a plenum chamber which, using pressure differential, assists in closing the larger shut-off valve.
In fact plenum chambers can be found just about anywhere where there is a large amount of air to be handled.

But back to your specific query! In the Pegasus engine after the air has passed through the LP compressor some of it is bled off straight to the front nozzles to provide thrust. Rolls Royce introduced a plenum chamber here and injected some fuel and ignited it. They called this Plenum Chamber Burning and it gave considerably more thrust from the front nozzles. I believe they patented it but stand to be corrected.

I also stand to be corrected by any current Harrier engineer who knows better!

hi chiefy, ive a question ive read a book on harriers and looked at a photo of the engine and i came across a part known as a plenum chamber any idea what it is and what it does? thanks.

I have this book. It is a very good read (if you are into that sort of thing) and very informative. If you have any specific questions please ask.

It’s got at least 245 pages any way 😉 http://www.rolls-royce.com/history/publications/jet_engine/downloads/deliver_244-245.pdf

Anyone got this book yet? How many pages does it have?

It looks quite good if these sample pages are anything to go by http://www.rolls-royce.com/history/publications/jet_engine/default.htm