Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers 1st Edition by Edward Pope ISBN 9780080516479 0080516475

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ISBN 10: 0080516475
ISBN 13: 9780080516479
Author: Edward Pope

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 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Fluids

Fluid Propeties

Fluid Statics

Basic Equations

Advanced Fluid Flow Concepts

Pipe Flow

Open-Channel Flow

Fluid Measurements

Other Topics

Chapter 2. Heat Transfer

Introduction

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Finite Element Analysis

Heat Exchanger Classification

Flow Regimes and Pressure Drop in Two-Phase Heat Trans References

Chapter 3. Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic Essentials

First Law of Thermodynamics

Second Law of Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic Cycles

Chapter 4. Mechanical Seals

Basic Mechanical Seal Components

Sealing Points

Mechanical Seal Classifications

Basic Seal Designs

Basic Seal Arrangements

Basic Design Principles

Materials of Construction

Desirable Design Features

Equipment Considerations

Calculating Seal Chamber Pressure

Seal Flush Plans

Integral Pumping Features

Seal System Heat Balance

Flow Rate Calculation

References

Chapter 5. Pumps and Compressors

Pump Fundamentals and Design

Compressors

References

Chapter 6. Drivers

Motors: Efficiency

Motors: Starter Sizes

Motors: Service Factor

Motors: Useful Equations

Motors: Relative Costs

Motors: Overloading

Steam Turbines: Steam Rate

Steam Turbines: Efficiency

Gas Turbines: Fuel Rates

Gas Engines: Fuel Rates

Gas Expanders: Available Energy

Chapter 7. Gears

Ratios and Nomenclature

Spur and Helical Gear Design

Bevel Gear Design

Cylindrical Worm Gear Design

Materials

Summary of Gear Types

Buying Gears and Gear Drives

References

Chapter 8. Bearings

Types of Bearings

Rating and Life

Load and Speed Analysis

Lubrication

Mounting

Sleeve Bearings

References

Chapter 9. Piping and Pressure Vessels

Process Plant Pipe

Transportation Pipe Lines

Pipe Line Condition Monitoring

Pressure Vessels

Chapter 10. Tribology

Introduction

Contact Mechanics

Topography of Engineering Surfaces

Friction

Wear

Lubrication

References

Chapter 11. Vibration

Vibration Definitions, Terminology, Symbols

Solving the One Degree of Freedom System

Solving Multiple Degree of Freedom Systems

Vibration Measurements and Instrumentation

Table A: Spring Stiffness

Table B: Natural Frequencies of Simple Systems

Table C: Longitudinal and Torsional Vibration of Uniform Beams

Table D: Bending (Transverse) Vibration of Uniform Beams

Table E: Natural Frequencies of Mulitiple DOF Systems

Table F: Planetary Gear Mesh Frequencies

Table G: Rolling Element Bearing Frequencies and Bearing Defect Frequencies

Table H: General Vibration Diagnostic Frequencies

References

Chapter 12. Materials

Classes of Materials

Definitions

Metals

Polymers

Ceramics

Mechanical Testing

Forming

Casting

Case Studies

References

Chapter 13. Stress and Strain

Fundamentals of Stress and Strain

Stress Concentrations

Design Criteria for Structural Analysis

Beam Analysis

Pressure Vessels

Press Fits Between Cylinders

Rotating Equipment

Flange Analysis

Mechanical Fasteners

Welded and Brazed Joints

Creep Rupture

Finite Element Analysis

Centroids and Moments of Inertia for Common Shapes

Beams: Shear, Moment, and Deflection Formulas for Common End Conditions

References

Chapter 14. Fatigue

Introduction

Stages of Fatigue

Design Approaches to Fatigue

Crack Initiation Analysis

Crack Propagation Analysis

Inspection Techniques

Nonmetallic Materials

Fatigue Testing

Liability Issues

References

Chapter 15. Instrumentation

Introduction

Temperature Measurement

Pressure Measurement

Strain Measurement

Liquid Level and Fluid Flow Measurement

References

Chapter 16. Engineering Economics

Time Value of Money: Concepts and Formulas

Decision and Evaluation Criteria for Investments and Financial Projects

Sensitivity Analysis

Decision Tree Analysis of Investments and Financial Projects

Accounting Fundamentals

References and Recommended Reading

Appendix

Conversion Factors

Systems of Basic Units

Decimal Multiples and Fractions of SI units

Temperature Conversion Equations

Index

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