
| ISBN: 047144250X Title: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (4th edition) Author: Bruce R. Munson Donald F. Young Theodore H. Okiishi Publisher: Wiley and Sons (November 29, 2001) Publication Date: 2001-11-29 Number Of Pages: 816 [*]Greater number of solved examples than most competing texts. [*]Good emphasis on practical problems, and 25% new homework problems. [*]Early introduction of Bernoulli Equation. [*]Each example problem is completely solved using a problem statement, detailed solution and often giving a brief discussion of related principles from real life situations. This practical problem solving methodology is used to promote students' reasoning skills. [*]E-Text. Each new copy of the fourth edition includes a free CD-ROM containing the e-Text-the entire print component of the book in searchable PDF format, plus additional material not in the print version. [*] Fluid Mechanics Phenomena brings fluid mechanics to life! A series of 80 short video segments on the CD illustrate various aspects of real-world fluid mechanics. The videos are linked within the e-Text directly to those sections and problems that will most benefit from these illustrations:[list] [*]Many of the segments show how fluid motion relates to familiar devices and everyday experiences. [*]Each segment also clearly indicates the key fluid mechanics topic being demonstrated and provides a description of the *******. [*]Review Problems with Complete Solutions. Each chapter in the e-Text provides students with 10-20 review problems that link directly to complete detailed solutions for extra guidance in problem-solving. In addition, the review problems are identified by the basic principle they demonstrate, allowing students easy reference to areas they need to review. [*]Lab Problems. The e-Text contains 30 extended laboratory problems that involve actual experimental data for simple experiments often found in introductory fluid mechanics labs. The data for these problems is provided in Excel format. [*]Key Words and Topics. Each chapter contains a list of key words and topics. Within the e-Text, the key words and topics are linked directly to where those concepts are explained in the chapter. Great for studying-think flashcards! [*]Summary sentences. A brief summary sentence on each page of the text. An effective reference and resource to students, these sentences help students locate discussions of important concepts. Used as a study tool, the summary sentences guide students to key concept that students need to understand and encourage them to read the text rather than relying on worked out examples ~ ISBN: 0849327857 Title: Gas Pipeline Hydraulics Author: E. Shashi Menon Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 2005-05-24 Number Of Pages: 416 This practical handbook explains how to understand and apply fluid mechanics principles when working in the gas pipeline transmission and distribution industry, without resorting to complicated formulas and theorems. This simplified approach enables quick understanding of the concepts. It also offers a practical way to apply the engineering principles in solving day-to-day problems encountered in transmission and distribution ~ ISBN: 047109532X Title: Ventilation for Control of the Work Environment, Second Edition Author: William A. Burgess Michael J. Ellenbecker Robert D. Treitman Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (June 11, 2004) Publication Date: 2004-06-11 Number Of Pages: 448 The second edition of Ventilation Control of the Work Environment incorporates changes in the field of industrial hygiene since the first edition was published in 1982. Integrating feedback from students and professionals, the new edition includes problems sets for each chapter and updated information on the modeling of exhaust ventilation systems, and thus assures the continuation of the book's role as the primary industry textbook. This revised text includes a large amount of material on HVAC systems, and has been updated to reflect the changes in the Ventilation Manual published by ACGIH. It uses both English and metric units, and each chapter concludes with a problem set ~ ISBN: 0131011715 Title: Fuzzy Sets & Fuzzy Logic: Theory and Applications Author: George J. Klir Bo Yuan Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR Publication Date: 1995-05-11 Number Of Pages: 592 Preface 1 From Classical (Crisp) Sets to Fuzzy Sets: A Grand Paradigm Shift 1 2 Fuzzy Sets Versus Crisp Sets 35 3 Operations on Fuzzy Sets 50 4 Fuzzy Arithmetic 97 5 Fuzzy Relations 119 6 Fuzzy Relation Equations 153 7 Possibility Theory 177 8 Fuzzy Logic 212 9 Uncertainty-Based Information 245 10 Constructing Fuzzy Sets and Operations on Fuzzy Sets 280 11 Approximate Reasoning 302 12 Fuzzy Systems 327 13 Pattern Recognition 357 14 Fuzzy Databases and Information Retrieval Systems 379 15 Fuzzy Decision Making 390 16 Engineering Applications 418 17 Miscellaneous Applications 443 Appendix A. Neural Networks: An Overview 467 Appendix B. Genetic Algorithms: An Overview 476 Appendix C. Rough Sets Versus Fuzzy Sets 481 Appendix D. Proofs of Some Mathematical Theorems 484 Appendix E. Glossary of Key Concepts 487 Appendix F. Glossary of Symbols 490 Bibliography 494 Bibliographical Index 548 Name Index 552 Subject Index 563 ~ ISBN: 0471727938 Title: A Practical Guide to Compressor Technology (2nd Edition) Author: Heinz P. Bloch Publisher: Wiley-Interscience ; 2nd edition (September 14, 2006) Publication Date: 2006-09-14 Number Of Pages: 574 Preface Ch. 1 Theory 3 Ch. 2 Reciprocating Process Compressor Design Overview 33 Ch. 3 Reciprocating Compressor Performance Considerations 69 Ch. 4 Labyrinth Piston Compressors 99 Ch. 5 Hyper Compressors 111 Ch. 6 Metal Diaphragm Compressors 127 Ch. 7 Lobe-Type and Sliding Vane Compressors 137 Ch. 8 Liquid Ring Compressors 145 Ch. 9 Rotary Screw Compressors 151 Ch. 10 Reciprocating Compressor Performance and Sizing Fundamentals 179 Ch. 11 Simplified Equations for Determining Performance of Dynamic Compressors 217 Ch. 12 Design Considerations and Manufacturing Techniques 227 Ch. 13 Dry Gas Seal and Magnetic Bearing Systems 325 Ch. 14 Couplings, Torque Transmission, and Torque Sensing 347 Ch. 15 Lubrication, Sealing, and Control Oil Systems for Turbomachinery 367 Ch. 16 Compressor Control 373 Ch. 17 The Head-Flow Curve Shape of Centrifugal Compressors 395 Ch. 18 Applying Multiple Inlet Compressors 411 Ch. 19 Predicting Compressor Performance at New Conditions 427 Appendix A Properties of Common Gases 437 Appendix B Shortcut Calculations and Graphical Compressor Selection Procedures 445 Index 501 ~ ISBN: 0470016132 Title: Rapid Manufacturing: An Industrial Revolution for the Digital Age Author: Neil Hopkinson, Richard Hague, Philip Dickens Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (January 11, 2006) Publication Date: 2006-01-11 Number Of Pages: 304 Rapid Manufacturing is a new area of manufacturing developed from a family of technologies known as Rapid Prototyping. These processes have already had the effect of both improving products and reducing their development time; this in turn resulted in the development of the technology of Rapid Tooling, which implemented Rapid Prototyping techniques to improve its own processes. Rapid Manufacturing has developed as the next stage, in which the need for tooling is eliminated Design. 1. Introduction to Rapid Manufacturing (Neil Hopkinson, Richard Hague and Phill Dickens). 2. Unlocking the Design Potential for Rapid Manufacturing (Richard Hague). 3. Customer Input and Customisation (Ian Campbell). 4. CAD and Rapid Manufacturing (Rik Knoppers). Materials and Processes. 5. Emerging Rapid Manufacturing Processes (Neil Hopkinson and Phill Dickens). 6. Materials Issues in Rapid Manufacturing (Dave Bourell). 7. Functionally Graded Materials (Poonjolai Erasenthiren). 8. Materials and Process Control for Rapid Manufacturing (Tim Gornet). 9. Production Economics of Rapid Manufacturing (Neil Hopkinson). Management. 10. Management and Implementation of Rapid Manufacturing (Richard Hague and Chris Tuck). Applications 11. Medical Applications (Russ Harris and Monica Savalani). 12. Rapid Manufacturing in the Hearing Industry (Martin Masters, Therese Velde and Fred McBagonluri). 13. Automotive Applications (Graham Tromans). 14. Rapid Manufacture in the Aeronautical Industry (Brad Fox). 15. Aeronautical Case Studies Using Rapid Manufacturing (John Wooten). 16. Space Applications (Roger Spielman). 17. Rapid Manufacturing for the Construction Industry (Rupert Soar). 18. Rapid Manufacturing for the Retail Industry (Janne Kyttanen). ~ Title: Statistics in Industry (Handbook of Statistics) Author: R. Khattree (Editor), C. R. Rao (Editor) ISBN: 0444506144 Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company Book Binding: Hardcover Average Customer Review: N/A Category: Probability & statistics Pages: 1000 pages Summary: Hardbound. This volume presents a state of the art exposition of topics in the industrial statistics. It serves as an invaluable reference for the researchers in industrial statistics/industrial engineering and an up to date source of information for practicing statisticians/industrial engineers. A variety of topics in the areas of industrial process monitoring, industrial experimentation, industrial modeling and data analysis are covered and are authored by leading researchers or practitioners in the particular specialized topic. Targeting the audiences of researchers in academia as well as practitioners and consultants in industry, the book provides comprehensive accounts of the relevant topics. In addition, whenever applicable ample data analytic illustrations are provided with the help of real world data. ~ ISBN: 0071367071 Title: Machine Design Databook Author: K. Lingaiah Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publication Date: 2002-11-13 Number Of Pages: 1344 No fluff here - with over 95% of data in the form of charts, tables and formulas, this "pure" data book is designed for easy referencing of codes and standards *Over 300 pages of new material, including new chapters on machine tool design, applied elasticity, locking machine elements, and retaining rings *Includes the latest codes and standards from ASME, AGMA, BIS, ISO, DIN, and more Book Info A comprehensive reference containing current technical information for solving various types of machine design problems, including charts on material properties, as well as the necessary equations, formulas, calculations, graphs, and data needed in day to day design work ~ ISBN: 0387404376 Title: Prandtl's Essentials of Fluid Mechanics (Applied Mathematical Sciences) Author: Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2004-03-22 Number Of Pages: 723 This book is an update and extension of the classic textbook by Ludwig Prandtl, Essentials of Fluid Mechanics. It is based on the 10th German edition with additional material included. Chapters on wing aerodynamics, heat transfer, and layered flows have been revised and extended, and there are new chapters on fluid mechanical instabilities and biomedical fluid mechanics. References to the literature have been kept to a minimum, and the extensive historical citations may be found by referring to previous editions. This book is aimed at science and engineering students who wish to attain an overview of the various branches of fluid mechanics. It will also be useful as a reference for researchers working in the field of fluid mechanics Preface 1 Introduction 1 2 Properties of liquids and gases 17 3 Kinematics of fluid flow 47 4 Dynamics of fluid flow 63 5 Fundamental equations of fluid mechanics 217 6 Aerodynamics 265 7 Turbulent flows 319 8 Fluid-mechanical instabilities 357 9 Convective heat and mass transfer 427 10 Multiphase flows 453 11 Reactive flows 503 12 Flows in the atmosphere and in the ocean 571 13 Biofluid mechanics of blood circulation 615 14 Thermal turbomachinery 655 Selected bibliography 687 Index 715 ~ ISBN: 0824709640 Title: Piping and Pipeline Engineering (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker)) Author: George A. Antaki Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 2003-05-01 Number Of Pages: 539 Offering the fundamental information for successful piping and pipeline engineering, this book pairs real world practice with the underlying technical principles in materials, design, construction, inspection, testing, and maintenance. It covers codes and standards, design analysis, welding and inspection, corrosion mechanisms, fitness-for-service and failure analysis, and an overview of valve selection and application. This volume features the technical basis of piping and pipeline code design ~ ISBN: 0419227105 Title: Applied Structural and Mechanical Vibrations Author: Vittori Ferrari Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication Date: 1999-08 Number Of Pages: 826 ~ Centrifugal Pumps: Design and Application, Second Edition Summary: Practical reference stressing hydraulic design, performance prediction, analysis, and evaluation. New updated edition is an invaluable reference tool for engineers, designers, and students and a practical, hands-on guide for pump users. DLC: Centrifugal pumps. Synopsis Aimed at the pump user, pump designer, rotating-equipment engineer, and student, this book bridges the gap between scholarly texts and standard engineering design guides. It is a practical reference that presents both design criteria and application guidelines. From the Author Just information on Centrifugal pumps We just needed more information on centrifugal pumps as we have just been enlisted to work for a servicing company to one of the oil company in our country, Nigeria, and we have to service the pumps at the well heads which include centrifugal pumps ~ ISBN: 1856174654 Title: Practical Balancing of Rotating Machinery Author: Derek Norfield Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication Date: 2006-04-20 Number Of Pages: 218 Rotating machinery (eg pumps, motors, compressors) is normally manufactured to precise measurements but there comes a point when the costs of manufacture mean that further precision is not cost-effective and thus any slight imbalance inherent in the machine will need to be attended to after manufacture. When such machinery is in operation, often at very high speeds of thousands of revs per minute, any imbalance will set up vibration and often noise. In addition, such imbalance will cause extra wear and loss of efficiency in the machine. The answer is to balance the affected parts of the machine so that it operates smoothly and efficiently. This book is a practical account of such balancing techniques e.g how to balance a rotor, how to set up and verify performance of a balancing machine, and procedures for on-site balancing. In addition, other common causes of vibration will be covered e.g. misalignment, bad bearings and looseness. This book is the distillation of a successful course run by the author and developed over 20 years. University engineering departments do not teach balancing techniques beyond the very basic, and there is a need for educators and engineers to have a practical book available on the topic. Section 1: Introduction; The need for balancing; The history of balancing; Why do we balance; Balancing is not an additional expense!; Section 2: Balancing Basics; Vibration, causes and effects; In the beginning; Simple Vibration; Complex vibration; Why is vibration so bad?; What is the cause of vibration; Misalignment; Damaged bearings; Bent shaft; Turbulence ~ ISBN: 156990250X Title: Synthetic Fibers: Machines and Equipment, Manufacture, Properties : Handbook for Plant Engineering, Machine Design, and Operation Author: Franz Fourne Publisher: Hanser Gardner Publications Publication Date: 1999-11-30 Number Of Pages: 885 ~ ISBN: 1851666346 Title: Design of Slurry Transport Systems Author: B.E.A. Jacobs Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 1998-04-02 Number Of Pages: 319 Average Amazon Rating: 5.0 Editorial Description This book benefits users, manufacturers and engineers by drawing together an overall view of the technology. It attempts to give the reader an appreciation of the extent to which slurry transport is presently employed, the theoretical basis for pipeline design, the practicalities of design and new developments ~ ISBN: 0750662735 Title: Practical Centrifugal Pumps Author: Paresh Girdhar Octo Moniz Publisher: Newnes Publication Date: 2004-12-18 Number Of Pages: 264 Practical Centrifugal Pumps is a comprehensive guide to pump construction, application, operation, maintenance and management issues. Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps, such as how to read pump curves and cross reference. Throughout the book the focus is on best practice and developing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner 1 Introduction 1 2 Centrifugal pump design and construction 18 3 Pump hydraulics 48 4 Forces in centrifugal pumps 76 5 Centrifugal pump operation and characteristics 89 6 Pump specification and selection 121 7 Pump testing and inspection 132 8 Pump installation and commissioning 144 9 Centrifugal pump maintenance 160 App. A Pump types 195 ~ ISBN: 0824785894 Title: Handbook of Storage Tank Systems: Codes: Regulations, and Designs Author: GEYER Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 2000-01-20 Number Of Pages: 360 A survey of manufacturing and installation methods, standards, and specifications of factory-made steel storage tanks and appurtenances for petroleum, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other flammable or combustible liquids. It chronicles the trends towards aboveground storage tanks, secondary containment, and corrosion-resistant underground steel storage systems ~ ISBN: 0849348323 Title: Fluid Bed Technology in Materials Processing Author: C. K. Gupta D. Sathiyamoorthy Publisher: CRC Publication Date: 1998-12-28 Number Of Pages: 528 This comprehensive text examines various aspects of fluidization engineering, elaborating on applications in materials processing and bioengineering. Chapters discuss the basics of fluidization; applications in the extraction and processing of minerals, metals, and materials; fluidization in the nuclear fuel cycle; plasma fluid beds and electrothermal fluidized beds; design of fluidized bed reactors; and new techniques, such as magnetically stabilized fluidized beds and compartmented fluidized ~ Metal Fatigue: Effects Of Small Defects And Nonmetallic Inclusions ISBN: 0080440649 Author: Yukitaka Murakami Publisher: Elsevier Science This book is an English translation of the original Japanese, first published in 1993, but with two brand new chapters on fatigue failure of steels and the effect of surface roughness on fatigue strength. The first part of this book includes a concise explanation of metal fatigue. The methodology employed is based on important and reliable experimental results and may be usefully applied to other fatigue problems not directly treated in the book. The second half mainly addresses problems related to the influence of nonmetallic inclusions. This includes the introduction of an inclusion rating method based on the statistics of extremes, which will be useful not only for fatigue strength evaluation but also for making improvements in steel processing and material quality control. Engineers and researchers involved in the study of metal fatigue should find this work useful for solving practical problems in industry and developing new laboratory ~ ISBN: 0824708369 Title: Industrial Servo Control Systems: Fundamentals and Applications (Fluid Power and Control), 2nd edition, 2002-10 Author: George W. Younkin Publisher: Marcel Dekker Publication Date: 2002-10-22 Number Of Pages: 384 Discusses how servo control theory can be employed to recognize and correct real-world servo application problems - detailing hardware specifications and servo drive classifications vital to the operation of machine servo drives. DLC: Servomechanisms |