Books in the Mechanical Engineering series

This book provides the methods of solving the problems connected with cams-their design, application, and manufacture. It introduces the improvement of numerically controlled machine tools and the availability of computers in general. The book is useful for practicing and design engineers.

Organized for quick and easy access to practical solutions, Analytical and Approximate Methods in Transport Phenomena provides a reference for the day-to-day problems encountered with heat, mass, or momentum transfer. Examining various analytical methods with several examples for each method, every chapter uses a simple three-digit code to d

A realization of recent clean energy initiatives, fluidized bed combustion (FBC) has quickly won industry preference due to its ability to burn materials as diverse as low-grade coals, biomass, and industrial and municipal waste. Fluidized Bed Combustion catalogs the fundamental physical and chemical processes required of bubbling fluidized beds before launching into application-centered coverage of hot-gas generator, incinerator, and boiler concepts and design, calculations for regime parameters and dimensions, and all aspects of FBC operation. It enumerates the environmental consequences of fluidized bed processes and proposes measures to reduce the formation of harmful emissions.

These proceedings of EXPLOMET 90, the International Conference on the Materials Effects of Shock-Wave and High-Strain-Rate Phenomena, held August 1990, in La Jolla, California, represent a global and up-to-date appraisal of this field. Contributions (more than 100) deal with high-strain-rate deforma

This book demonstrates how to control mechanisms of contact mechanics, heat generation and transfer, friction, noise generation, lubrication, and surface damage due to mechanical and thermal variables. Friction and Lubrication in Mechanical Design reviews various classical and new tribology problems beginning with history and ending with numerical optimization and examples, simplifies access to information for predicting and preventing friction and wear, and provides a useful tool for everyone involved in mechanical design, or in machinery monitoring.

This work describes the technology necessary to optimize the performance of any refractory lining. It provides an overview of the thermomechanical behaviour and wear of refractory lining systems, and details the structural behaviour of several classical refractory geometries, highlighting the critical regions of each lining system where high stress is most likely to create fractures.

Discusses the various major aspects of automotive and engine lubrication. This book is suitable for mechanical, lubrication and automotive engineers, automotive and machinery designers as well as undergraduate and graduate students in these fields.

Catalogs the fundamental physical and chemical processes required of bubbling fluidized beds before launching into application-centered coverage of hot-gas generator, incinerator, and boiler concepts and design, calculations for regime parameters and dimensions, and all aspects of FBC operation.

Principles of Composite Material Mechanics covers a unique blend of classical and contemporary mechanics of composites technologies. It presents analytical approaches ranging from the elementary mechanics of materials to more advanced elasticity and finite element numerical methods, discusses novel materials such as nanocomposites and hybrid multiscale composites, and examines the hygrothermal, viscoelastic, and dynamic behavior of composites. This fully revised and expanded Fourth Edition of the popular bestseller reflects the current state of the art, fresh insight gleaned from the author''s ongoing composites research, and pedagogical improvements based on feedback from students, colleagues, and the author''s own course notes. New to the Fourth Edition New worked-out examples and homework problems are added in most chapters, bringing the grand total to 95 worked-out examples (a 19% increase) and 212 homework problems (a 12% increase) Worked-out example problems and homework problems are now integrated within the chapters, making it clear to which section each example problem and homework problem relates Answers to selected homework problems are featured in the back of the book Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Fourth Edition provides a solid foundation upon which students can begin work in composite materials science and engineering. A complete solutions manual is included with qualifying course adoption.

The text shows how design and performance calculations of complete steam generators and waste heat boilers of fire tube and water tube type may be done using basic heat transfer principles. It discusses recent developments in boiler technology, explores novel design ideas for improving efficiency, and lowering operating costs. In addition, it presents examples of problems with steam generators and HRSGs that are faced by plant engineers, along with solutions. Appendices provide heat transfer correlations in all three systems of units.

This second edition explores the major improvements in recent years to many chiller and cooling tower components that have resulted in improved performance and lower operating costs. It looks at how climate change and "green" designs have significantly impacted the selection of refrigerants and the application of chilled water systems. This edition also discusses the expanded use of digital controls and variable frequency drives as well as the re-introduction of some older technologies. The book includes extensive checklists, design and troubleshooting guidelines, and reference data.

The text shows how design and performance calculations of complete steam generators and waste heat boilers of fire tube and water tube type may be done using basic heat transfer principles. It discusses recent developments in boiler technology, explores novel design ideas for improving efficiency, and lowering operating costs. In addition, it presents examples of problems with steam generators and HRSGs that are faced by plant engineers, along with solutions. Appendices provide heat transfer correlations in all three systems of units.

This book offers a practical introduction to pumps and provides the tools necessary to select, size, operate, and maintain pumps properly. It highlights the interrelatedness of pump engineering, from system and piping design to installation and startup. It provides new case studies designed to show real-world applications. The book's art program has been redone, with most figures now appearing in full color. It is also an excellent text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in departments of mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or engineering technology.

Evaluates the developments in nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels by material number, price, wear rate in corrosive media, mechanical and metallurgical characteristics, weldability, and resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. This book also recounts the economic solutions for chemical equipment construction.

Provides material on coupling ratings, general purpose couplings versus special purpose couplings, retrofitting of lubricated couplings to nonlubricated couplings, torsional damping couplings, torquemeter couplings, and more.

Offers coverage of design, engineering, chemical resistance, costs, standards, codes and specifications. This book lists over 800 chemicals and nearly 400 trade names cross-referenced to formal chemical names, covering various chemical resistance data for the thermoplastic piping systems. It covers applications, installation and maintenance.

Based on the proceedings of a symposium on Turbomachinery Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, held at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, this work offers research results as well as insights into complex flow features found in the turbomachinery used for propulsion, power and industrial applications.

Examines the fundamental principles of noise and vibration control. This book illustrates solutions to real problems, identify and characterize major sources of industrial noise, and provides design and engineering approaches to control. It offers useful acoustical performance charts, case histories, and tables of materials and supplies.

Presents studies of kinematic mechanisms and offers simplified methods of solving typical problems that arise in mechanisms synthesis and analysis - concentrating on the use of algebra and trigonometry and minimizing the need for calculus. This work covers graphical techniques for both velocity and acceleration analysis.

Presents a treatment that begins with an overview of the electronics design process and proceeds to examine the levels of electronic packaging and the fundamental issues in the development. It is both a handbook for practitioners and a text for use in teaching electronic packaging concepts, guidelines, and techniques.

This book acquaints the reader with interactive computer graphics and how they are being used in the analysis of mechanical design problems. It covers four mechanical design topics: the graphics model, mass properties, stress and strain, and kinematic and kinetic analysis.

This book presents the basic principles and engineering data governing the process design of indirect heat transfer fluids and systems. It focuses on the selection of systems based on common engineering criteria such as reliability and cost, and particularly on energy conservation and safety.

Gathering formulas, analytical methods, and graphs for the design and selection of a variety of brakes and clutches in the automotive, aircraft, farming, and manufacturing industries, this work simplifies calculations, acquaints engineers with a range of application, and assists in the selection of parameters for specific design challenges.

Considering a broad range of fundamental factors and conditions influencing the optimal design and operation of machinery, this book emphasizes the force and motion analysis of machine components in multiple applications. It reviews machine design for selecting the appropriate energy transfer mechanisms.