Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contentsv
- Chapter 1. Fluids1
- Fluid Propeties2
- Fluid Statics4
- Basic Equations5
- Advanced Fluid Flow Concepts7
- Pipe Flow8
- Open-Channel Flow11
- Fluid Measurements13
- Other Topics16
- Chapter 2. Heat Transfer18
- Introduction19
- Conduction19
- Convection23
- Radiation26
- Finite Element Analysis29
- Heat Exchanger Classification33
- Flow Regimes and Pressure Drop in Two-Phase Heat Trans References42
- Chapter 3. Thermodynamics51
- Thermodynamic Essentials52
- First Law of Thermodynamics58
- Second Law of Thermodynamics59
- Thermodynamic Cycles60
- Chapter 4. Mechanical Seals66
- Basic Mechanical Seal Components67
- Sealing Points67
- Mechanical Seal Classifications68
- Basic Seal Designs68
- Basic Seal Arrangements72
- Basic Design Principles74
- Materials of Construction77
- Desirable Design Features79
- Equipment Considerations80
- Calculating Seal Chamber Pressure81
- Seal Flush Plans82
- Integral Pumping Features85
- Seal System Heat Balance87
- Flow Rate Calculation89
- References91
- Chapter 5. Pumps and Compressors92
- Pump Fundamentals and Design93
- Compressors110
- References124
- Chapter 6. Drivers125
- Motors: Efficiency126
- Motors: Starter Sizes127
- Motors: Service Factor127
- Motors: Useful Equations128
- Motors: Relative Costs128
- Motors: Overloading129
- Steam Turbines: Steam Rate129
- Steam Turbines: Efficiency129
- Gas Turbines: Fuel Rates130
- Gas Engines: Fuel Rates132
- Gas Expanders: Available Energy132
- Chapter 7. Gears133
- Ratios and Nomenclature134
- Spur and Helical Gear Design134
- Bevel Gear Design139
- Cylindrical Worm Gear Design141
- Materials142
- Summary of Gear Types143
- Buying Gears and Gear Drives144
- References144
- Chapter 8. Bearings145
- Types of Bearings146
- Rating and Life152
- Load and Speed Analysis156
- Lubrication160
- Mounting166
- Sleeve Bearings175
- References177
- Chapter 9. Piping and Pressure Vessels178
- Process Plant Pipe179
- Transportation Pipe Lines190
- Pipe Line Condition Monitoring195
- Pressure Vessels206
- Chapter 10. Tribology226
- Introduction227
- Contact Mechanics227
- Topography of Engineering Surfaces233
- Friction235
- Wear235
- Lubrication236
- References237
- Chapter 11. Vibration238
- Vibration Definitions, Terminology, Symbols239
- Solving the One Degree of Freedom System243
- Solving Multiple Degree of Freedom Systems245
- Vibration Measurements and Instrumentation246
- Table A: Spring Stiffness250
- Table B: Natural Frequencies of Simple Systems251
- Table C: Longitudinal and Torsional Vibration of Uniform Beams252
- Table D: Bending (Transverse) Vibration of Uniform Beams253
- Table E: Natural Frequencies of Mulitiple DOF Systems254
- Table F: Planetary Gear Mesh Frequencies255
- Table G: Rolling Element Bearing Frequencies and Bearing Defect Frequencies256
- Table H: General Vibration Diagnostic Frequencies257
- References258
- Chapter 12. Materials259
- Classes of Materials260
- Definitions260
- Metals262
- Polymers281
- Ceramics284
- Mechanical Testing284
- Forming288
- Casting289
- Case Studies290
- References292
- Chapter 13. Stress and Strain294
- Fundamentals of Stress and Strain295
- Stress Concentrations299
- Design Criteria for Structural Analysis305
- Beam Analysis306
- Pressure Vessels309
- Press Fits Between Cylinders310
- Rotating Equipment310
- Flange Analysis315
- Mechanical Fasteners316
- Welded and Brazed Joints319
- Creep Rupture320
- Finite Element Analysis320
- Centroids and Moments of Inertia for Common Shapes324
- Beams: Shear, Moment, and Deflection Formulas for Common End Conditions325
- References328
- Chapter 14. Fatigue329
- Introduction330
- Stages of Fatigue330
- Design Approaches to Fatigue331
- Crack Initiation Analysis331
- Crack Propagation Analysis338
- Inspection Techniques345
- Nonmetallic Materials348
- Fatigue Testing349
- Liability Issues350
- References350
- Chapter 15. Instrumentation352
- Introduction353
- Temperature Measurement354
- Pressure Measurement359
- Strain Measurement362
- Liquid Level and Fluid Flow Measurement366
- References370
- Chapter 16. Engineering Economics372
- Time Value of Money: Concepts and Formulas373
- Decision and Evaluation Criteria for Investments and Financial Projects380
- Sensitivity Analysis384
- Decision Tree Analysis of Investments and Financial Projects385
- Accounting Fundamentals389
- References and Recommended Reading393
- Appendix394
- Conversion Factors395
- Systems of Basic Units399
- Decimal Multiples and Fractions of SI units399
- Temperature Conversion Equations399
- Index400
Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems.
Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers assembles hundreds of shortcuts, calculations, practical "how-to" methods, and concise background reviews into one convenient volume.
Whether you're concerned with design, selection, or performance, you'll find fast, accurate answers here - all without wading through pages of theory.
Experts from all engineering disciplines have packed this book's sixteen chapters with design criteria and practical tips. You'll find easy-to-read descriptions on fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, seals, pumps, and compressors, drivers, gears, and bearings, as well as piping and pressure vessels.
Also covers tribology, vibrations, materials, stress and fatigue, instrumentation, and engineering economics.
* Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems.
* Hundreds of shortcuts, calculations and practical "how-to" methods in one convenient volume.
* Fast, accurate answers to design, selection, or performance issues.
Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers assembles hundreds of shortcuts, calculations, practical "how-to" methods, and concise background reviews into one convenient volume.
Whether you're concerned with design, selection, or performance, you'll find fast, accurate answers here - all without wading through pages of theory.
Experts from all engineering disciplines have packed this book's sixteen chapters with design criteria and practical tips. You'll find easy-to-read descriptions on fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, seals, pumps, and compressors, drivers, gears, and bearings, as well as piping and pressure vessels.
Also covers tribology, vibrations, materials, stress and fatigue, instrumentation, and engineering economics.
* Save time with this collection of straightforward, common-sense techniques that provide quick, accurate solutions to your engineering problems.
* Hundreds of shortcuts, calculations and practical "how-to" methods in one convenient volume.
* Fast, accurate answers to design, selection, or performance issues.