Books in the Mechanical Engineering series

This book is a useful reference work for practicing engineers in their evaluation and design of systems for the control of the industrial in-plant environment. It provides design criteria, useful calculations and proven techniques to control the environment in oil refineries and chemical industries.

Describes the technology necessary to optimize the performance of any refractory lining. This work provides an overview of the thermomechanical behaviour and wear of refractory lining systems. It details the structural behaviour of several classical refractory geometries, highlighting the critical regions of various lining systems.

." . .a welcome addition to the field of measurement science. . . The. . .presentation of this book is good, with clear text and an excellent use of diagrams. . . . . .a suitable textbook for an undergraduate course on the subject. . .graduate engineers will find much of interest. . .it should find a place on many bookshelves." ---Measurement Science and Technology

Featuring over 225 boiler/HRSG operation and design problems, this book covers steam generators and related systems used in process plants, refineries, chemical plants, electrical utilities, and other industrial settings. It also emphasizes the thermal engineering aspects.

Explains vessel manufacture and procedures for quality assurance and control, methods for code specification compliance, various stages of the manufacturing process, and promotes uniformity of inspection, testing, and documentation. This work discusses NDT, heat treatment, and pad air and hydrostatic tests.

This compact, on-the-job handbook provides all the practical and theoreticalinformation to design elastomeric O-ring seals for the full range of static,reciprocating, and rotary functions

This is the more practical approach to engineering mechanics that deals mainly withtwo-dimensional problems, since these comprise the great majority of engineering situationsand are the necessary foundation for good design practice

Presents the application of engineering design and analysis based on the approach of understanding the physical characteristics of a given problem and then modeling the important aspects of the physical system. This book covers such topics as contact stress analysis, singularity functions, gear stresses, fasteners, shafts, and shaft stresses.

Covers the basics of modeling, each of the five basic alignment methods, and electro-optic measurement methods. This book reflects findings in such areas as offline to running machinery movements. It also explores bore and parallel alignment.

This book guides designers, process engineers, or mechanics to select and use anaerobic machinery adhesives for sealing flanged joints, designing threaded connections for security and sealing, and designing adhesive assists for more durable shrink, press, and slip fitted assemblies.

Offers a perspective on composites in terms of mechanics, characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects. The book highlights developed materials such as nanocomposites and smart materials.

Written for plant and design engineers involved with centrifugal pumps, this title covers centrifugal pumps.

Offers an introduction to the principles of applied thermochemical energy conversion, as well as numerous instances of practical application to a variety of chemical heat engines and waste destruction systems.

Summarizes information on all aspects of metallic zinc and gives references to additional source material, including major books and reviews. At the heart of the reference are 16 chapters that cover coatings and electrochemical protection of steel by zinc. Other chapters address: occurrence and prod

This book presents practical gearbox design and application information to individuals responsible for the specification and operation of mechanical systems incorporating gear drives. It focuses on parallel shaft and planetary units using spur and helical gearing.

Contains numerous case studies that illustrate the implementation of noise control applications as well as solutions to common dilemmas encountered in noise reduction processes. This work offers methods for predicting the noise generation level of common systems such as fans, motors, compressors, and cooling towers.

Assists users, developers, researchers, and manufacturers in the design, selection, development, and application of seals and sealing systems for fluids.

Presents the basic principles of turbomachine theory and its application to specific devices. This title provides useful step-by-step procedures that show how the essentials of turbomachinery are applied in design and to predict performance.

This book addresses the history of finite element analysis (FEA) and why FEA is becoming a necessary tool for the solution of a wide variety of problems encountered in the professsional engineer's career. It helps the user to solve general classes of problems with FEA on personal computers.

This book summarizes basic lubrication theory, its types and properties, and covers some specific applications of lubrication: diesel and petrol engines, hydraulics, compressors, machine tools and cutting oils. It then focuses on the storage and handling of lubricants, and on lubrication planning.

This book identifies as many "alligators" as possible in the swamps surrounding implementation of an integrated CAD/CAM system. It is helpful for marketing managers, inventory control supervisors and innovators who believe in the need to modernize engineering and manufacturing systems.

This book provides information on complexities, peculiarities, and limitations of various molding processes, and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of the possible plastic products manufacturing techniques, to permit an ideal match of good design and processing.

Presents the theory and design of turbomachines with step-by-step procedures and worked-out examples. This book emphasizes fundamental principles and construction guidelines for enclosed rotators. It evaluates the components of incompressible and compressible fluid flow machines. It analyzes the kinematics and dynamics of turbomachines.

Covering the fundamental principles of bearing selection, design and tribology, this work discusses basic physical principles of bearing selection, lubrication, advanced bearing materials, arrangement, housing, and seals. It focuses on the design considerations and calculations specific to hydrodynamic journal bearings and hydrostatic bearings.

Offers a practical understanding of the applications and utility of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing through numerous worked examples. This work presents examples that utilize the concepts discussed in the author's reference text - covering various facets of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, measurement, inspection.

Reviews the basic math underlying Finite Element Method (FEM) and explores a wide range of applications. This book considers appropriate solution strategies, and warns against common pitfalls.

Explaining the symbology of dimensioning and tolerancing and introducing a step-by-step system for geometric definition, this book provides examples for the application of geometric controls. It addresses functional requirements and manufacturing techniques, measurement, inspection, and gaging procedures.

Presents a discussion of the conversion from standard lead-tin to lead-free solder microelectronic assemblies for low-end and high-end applications. This book discusses general reliability issues concerning microelectronic assemblies, as well as factors specific to the tin-rich replacement alloys commonly utilized in lead-free solders.

Advances simple yet adequate models of phenomena taking place in the rotor and its environment. Based on the author's extensive work at Bently Rotordynamics Research Corporation, this book offers realistic models, step-by-step experimental methods, and the principles of vibration monitoring and practical malfunction diagnostics.

Jensen (mechanical engineering, Mankato State U., Minn.) is a prolific designer/interpreter/reporter of mechanisms for the user of mechanical movements. This collection offers solutions or inspirations in some 20 areas including the slider crank, cycloid, screw and clamping mechanisms, antibacklash