Appendix 1.

Gas Turbine Books
There has never been a book written solely on small gas turbine practice, despite the many thousands of books which have been written about aircraft only relatively few exist which cover propulsion gas turbines in any detail. Here is a list and a brief description of some titles which are available.

Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology written by Irwin E. Treager
ISBN 0-02-801828-1 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

An excellent mix of theory and practice with a section written about APUs and starting system. A recommended reference manual for any gas turbine enthusiast.

The Jet Engine written by Rolls-Royce
ISBN 0 902121 04 9 Published by Rolls-Royce

A good practical book with many colour illustrations which focuses on aircraft propulsion engines.

Model Jet Engines by Thomas Kamps
ISBN 0 9510589 9 1 Traplet Publications

A useful title which describes how to construct a model aircraft propulsion engine. The book also contains gas turbine theory and reference is made to aircraft engines and APUs.

Gas Turbine Engines for Model Aircraft by Kurt Schreckling
ISBN 0 9510589 1 6 Traplet Publications

A similar publication to that detailed above but with less reference to aircraft engines.
A good reference book written by the "Frank Whittle" of the model aircraft world.

The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines by Bill Gunston
ISBN 1 85260 463 8 Published by Patrick Stephens LTD.

A title which covers history and theory of aircraft gas turbine engines.

Aircraft Power-plants by Kroes/Wild/Bent/McKinley
ISBN 0 07 035569 Glencoe/MCGraw-Hill

A book written in a similar style to the Treager title, also contains information on aircraft IC engines.

Rover Gas Turbine Cars compiled by Trevor Alder
ISBN 1 85847 411 6 Published by Transport Source Books Ltd Tel +44 1473 270376 (UK)

A fascinating collection of period articles which were written about the Rover gas turbine powered cars. Disappointing print quality.

Turbine Grand Prix by Gerard Crombac ISBN 88-85880-02-9

A fascinating book about the use of gas turbine engines in motor sport, the only book of its kind.

Gas Turbine Aerodynamics by Sir Frank Whittle.

Aircraft Instruments by E J Pallett

Aircraft Electrical Systems by E J Pallett

Appendix 2

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

APU....................................... Auxiliary Power Unit
AAPP..................................... Airborne Auxiliary Power Plant
Booster Pump......................... Tank mounted pump to assist fuel priming and flow
Burner.................................... Nozzle through which fuel is delivered to combustion chamber.
Diffuser.................................. Static part of compressor or divergent duct
Dry Cycle............................... Engine cranked with fuel turned off
EGT........................................ Exhaust Gas Temperature
ECU…………………………Engine Change Unit - definition of a replaceable engine
GTS........................................ Gas turbine Starter unit.
GPU....................................... Ground Power Unit (Portable gen-set or compressor)
GPSU..................................... Ground Power and Servicing Unit
Flame Out.............................. Combustion extinguishes in combustion chamber.
Hot Start................................. Excessive EGT during engine start
HP Fuel.................................. High pressure fuel delivered by engine driven pump
HP Cock................................. High pressure fuel valve
Hung Start.............................. Engine fails to pass self sustaining speed
IGV........................................ Inlet Guide Vane
JPT......................................... Jet Pipe Temperature (EGT)
Light Up................................. Point when engine fires
LP fuel.................................... Low pressure fuel delivered to engine from tank or booster pump.
LP Cock................................. Low pressure fuel shut off valve.
NGV....................................... Nozzle Guide Vane
N1........................................... Speed of engine spool
P2 Air..................................... Air delivered by the compressor
Re-light...................................Ignition used to re-establish combustion in fuel after a flame out.
Surge...................................... Aerodynamic breakdown in compressor
Wet Cycle.............................. Engine Cranked with fuel turned on.
Wet Start................................ Engine started with excessive quantities of fuel standing in the combustion chamber or exhaust.