Bücher der Reihe Mechanical Engineering

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.

This book presents general computer definitions and abbreviations as well as application-specification terminology related to the world of CAD/CAM in alphabetical order.

This book focuses on the most important applications of fabric filtration: environmental protection, particulate control from combustion sources. It summarises the types of fibers and their properties and gives an overview of textile processing.

Fundamentals of Robotics presents the basic concepts of robots to engineering and technology students and to practicing engineers who want to grasp the fundamentals in the growing field of robotics.

This book emphasizes the importance of consistent, well-planned, and computer-oriented engineering documentation systems to engineering, manufacturing, and accounting. It discusses the systems needed to optimize flow of information and increase the efficiency of modern CAD/CAM systems.

"Analyzes a wide range of problem classes originating in applied mechanics, stressing the use of influence (Green's) functions in their analysis. Provides an extensive list of influence functions and matrices-several in print for the first time. Addresses areas such as fluid flow, acoustics, electromagnetism, heat transfer, and elasticity."

Offers information helpful to develop a successful micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) design. This work explains the design process by illustrating the range of issues involved, how they are interrelated, and how they can be quickly and accurately addressed.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Offering a basic understanding of various important topics in vacuum science and technology, this book focuses on pumping issues, emphasizes the behavior of vacuum pumps and vacuum systems. It explains the relationships between pumps, instrumentation, and high-vacuum system performance.

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.

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

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

Offering the fundamental information for 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, and corrosion mechanisms.

Outlines advances in material removal that have led to micromachining. This book discusses procedures for precise measurement and includes molecular-level theories. It describes vaporizing workpiece material with spark discharges and photon light energy.

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.

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.

This book presents to the design engineer the transducers and measurement techniques available, and evaluates their features and drawbacks. It is written for the instrument and systems designer, not the theoretician.

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 second edition of a bestseller, this book applies basic dynamics and control concepts to vehicle dynamics and stability. It covers a wide range of vehicles: autos and two-wheeled vehicles, railroad locomotives and cars, and aerospace vehicles. The author presents and develops mathematical models with numerous worked examples, develops careful explanations to explain and demonstrate the equations of motion, and provides applied engineering design and control methods for practical applications. Bond graph methods are covered in an appendix.

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 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.

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.