Naval Engineering

About the Book

Naval Engineering: Principles and Theory of Gas Turbine Engines is a technical publication for professional engineers to assist in understanding the history and development of gas turbine engines including the thermodynamic processes known as the Brayton cycle. Common principles of various gas turbine nomenclatures, technical designs, applications, and performance conditions that affect the capabilities and limitations of marine operations are provided. It enables the ability to describe the principal components of gas turbines and their construction. This book will enable the reader to increase professional knowledge through the understanding of navy engineering principles and theory of gas turbine engines. The reader will learn the operation and maintenance of the gas turbine modules (GTMs), gas turbine generators (GTGs), reduction gears, and associated equipment such as pumps, valves, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, shafts, and shaft bearings. Inside this book, you will find technical information such as electronic control circuitry, interfaces such as signal conditioners, control consoles, and designated electrical equipment associated with shipboard propulsion and electrical power–generating plants. When every detail of engineering work is performed with integrity and reliability, technical leadership know-how will improve.

About the Author

Dennis L. Richardson is a highly skilled Navy technical manager with over twenty years of naval engineering experience. He has served onboard the USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), USS Rentz (FFG 46), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Ponce (LPD 15), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45) in capacity of Leading Chief Petty Officer, Engineer Officer (or Chief Engineer), Main Propulsion Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, and ashore as Repair Officer and Deperming/Degaussing Officer at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base. As Assault Craft Unit FOUR’s (ACU 4) Maintenance Officer, he authored and directed the epic reorganization of the command’s maintenance philosophy and management of a Fleet Maintenance Activity (FMA) and Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) consisting of 35 Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) totaling $1.9 billion in assets. Richardson is a recognized Navy engineering expert who is sought after to solve difficult and complex problems. He is a qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on gas turbine, diesel and steam engineering plants.