This video lecture describes working of gas turbines in a conceptual way. Here we will go through how gas turbines produce propulsive power in a jet engine a. Create simulations of various gas turbines to detect and solve performance problems. Learn how gas turbine thermodynamics works, generate detailed enthalpy-entropy diagrams, perform test data analysis, including model-based test analysis, and calculate gas turbine dimensions and weight. GasTurb 13.0 can be downloaded from our website for free.
User Manuals
Each GasTurb program comes with a freely available and comprehensive manual. The functions of each GasTurb program are described in detail and made easy to understand in the manuals. The manuals can be downloaded in the download section.
Tutorials
GasTurb makes simulation tasks easy. Newcomers to GasTurb are encouraged to view the following three PowerPoint tutorials:
- How to Calculate a Single Cycle
- Cycle Design Parametric Study
- Introduction of Off-Design Simulations
The list of tutorials dealing with more advanced topics is constantly being added to. Please visit the download section for more tutorials.
The Book
Propulsion and Power is the book in which all the main GasTurb features and accompanying methods are described. The book was written by the original GasTurb author Joachim Kurzke, in cooperation with Ian Halliwell. The book is also an aid to understanding the application of GasTurb for specific performance tasks. See more ...
Training
GasTurb GmbH offers extensive training courses to customers interested in being given an introduction to how the programs work.
These services are offered in many different countries. Please contact us for more information.
Consulting
Modeling existing engines based on a limited amount of information can be a challenging and time-consuming task. Sometimes the feature which would solve a customer’s special simulation task most easily is not always obvious. In this case, the consultation services provided by the GasTurb GmbH may be helpful.
Consultation services and seminars are also offered by our external consultants. We offer seminars dealing with gas turbine performance in general and how to solve performance problems with GasTurb and the accompanying software Smooth C, Smooth T and GasTurb Details.
An example of a seminar plan is shown on the right.
If you would like to hear about a special topic, please specify what you are interested in - we will do our best.
Furthermore, the consultants Joachim Kurzke and Robert Hill independently offer training, seminars and consulting. More information about their services can be found here: www.gasturb-consulting.de
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Gasturb 13 Tutorial
Updates
All known bugs are fixed as soon as reasonably possible. You can download the latest service update from the download section. Please note, that only purchases made after November 1, 2014 can be updated this way. If you have an older version and wish for an update, please contact GasTurb GmbH to obtain a download link. The update files do not contain runnable applications, they only patch previously installed versions of the program.
Literature
GasTurb is referenced and recommended in the following books:
- H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, G.F.C. Rogers, H. Cohen: Gas Turbine Theory; Longman Group Limited; ISBN 0-582-23632-0
- Nicolas Cumpsty: Jet Propulsion; Cambridge University Press;
ISBN 0-521-541441 - H. Grieb: Projektierung von Turboflugtriebwerken; Birkhaeuser Verlag
ISBN 3-7643-6023-2 - W. J. G. Bräunling: Flugzeugtriebwerke; Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York; ISBN 3-540-40589-5 - V. Kulagin , S. Bochkarev , I. Goryunov: Theory, calculation and design of
aircraft engines and power plants; ISBN 5-217-03269-3 (Russian) - H. Rick: Gasturbinen und Flugantriebe; Springer Vieweg;
ISBN 3-540-79445X - J. Kurzke, I. Halliwell: Propulsion and Power:
An Exploration of Gas Turbine Performance Modeling;
Springer; ISBN 3-319-759779
Support Request
If you suspect a bug or experience difficulties using GasTurb and its associated software, please contact us via Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!. Likewise, feel free to share any ideas you have for improvement.
Download a free and fully functioning 30-day trial of GasTurb 13.
GasTurb 13 trial version
Works on Windows 7/8 and 10.
Cannot be used on virtual machines.
Download demo versions of the compressor map program Smooth C and turbine map program Smooth T. Both are fully functioning, but no files can be stored or exported.
Smooth C 8.3 demo version
Works on Windows 7/8 and 10.
Smooth T 8.2 demo version
Works on Windows 7/8 and 10.
For each GasTurb software a detailed PDF manual is offered. These manuals can be downloaded here.
GasTurb makes simulation tasks easy. Newcomers to GasTurb are encouraged to view the following three PowerPoint tutorials:
- How to Calculate a Single Cycle
- Cycle Design Parametric Study
- Introduction to Off-Design Simulations
The following PowerPoint tutorials deal with more advanced topics:
- Component Maps
- Optimizing a Cycle
- Preliminary Engine Design
- Control System Simulation
- Test Analysis
- Use of Unscaled Maps
- Introduction to Transient Simulations
Download the latest updates for GasTurb 12 and GasTurb 13.
GasTurb 13 Update
Not applicable to student and course versions.
Last updated: November 17, 2020
Gasturb 12 Tutorial
GasTurb 12 Update
Only applicable to software licenses purchased in November 2014 or later.
Last updated: August 8, 2018