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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative explores the evolution of gas turbine technology, initiated by Sir Frank Whittle's innovations. Focusing on Noel Penny, an engineer at Rover, it chronicles his journey from developing jet engines to pioneering gas turbines for vehicles, eventually leading him to establish his own company. The story also highlights the contributions of major automotive manufacturers like Chrysler, Daimler, and Ford, showcasing the broader impact of gas turbine advancements in the automotive and aerospace industries.
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Automotive gas turbines, John Mortimer
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Automotive gas turbines
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Mortimer
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 466
- ISBN13
- 9781326884116
- Category
- Technology / Engineering
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative explores the evolution of gas turbine technology, initiated by Sir Frank Whittle's innovations. Focusing on Noel Penny, an engineer at Rover, it chronicles his journey from developing jet engines to pioneering gas turbines for vehicles, eventually leading him to establish his own company. The story also highlights the contributions of major automotive manufacturers like Chrysler, Daimler, and Ford, showcasing the broader impact of gas turbine advancements in the automotive and aerospace industries.