The joint presentation of the structure and mode of operation of all turbomachines provides a solid basis for professional practice in engineering training. Students of Mechanical Engineering and Engineers in Practice will find out everything worth knowing about: Main operating data and performance Energy conversion in the impeller Model laws and key figures cavitation Ultrasonic flow in turbomachines Water, steam, gas and wind turbines centrifugal pumpsFans, blowers, compressors Hydrodynamic clutches and transmissions New focal points since the 10th edition: Special consideration of energy economic aspects with regard to renewable energy generation with hydro and wind turbines Detailed, application-oriented and practically feasible consideration of loss mechanisms in the flow-through of pumps with the aim of increasing efficiency. Special features in the application of wind turbines with regard to control and energy yield Inclusion of current technical literature and standards Uniform representation of all turbomachines