Mechanical Engineering

Working Guide to Pumps and Pumping Stations Calculations and Simulations by Shashi Menon and Pramila S. Menon. This book is about the application of pumps and pumping stations used in pipelines transporting liquids. It is designed to be a working guide for engineers and technicians dealing with centrifugal pumps in …

Diesel engine transient operation Principles of Operation and Simulation Analysis Book by Constantine D. Rakopoulos and Evangelos G. Giakoumis. This book is the outcome of many years of research on the subject and it is intended to serve as a reference for engineers and researchers but it should also be …

The Cement Plant Operations Handbook for dry process plant by Philip A Alsop, PhD. Covering some 232 pages, the cement industry’s favorite technical reference book provides in-depth information of the various aspects of cement production plant from raw material extraction to the finished product. Key sections covering burning, grinding and …

An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 2nd edition by R. Keith Mobley. The book provides practical knowledge about predictive maintenance engineering. It helps plant, process, maintenance and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program. The Contents of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 1 Impact of Maintenance …

Handbook of Industrial Engineering 3rd Edition Technology and Operations Management by Gavriel Salvendy. This handbook is truly an accomplishment, fully supporting industrial engineers engaged in traditional as well as new facets of the profession. The Handbook of Industrial Engineering provides timely and useful methodologies for achieving increased productivity and quality, …

Practical Introduction to Pumping Technology by Uno Wahren. A basic guide to pumps from specification to installation, operation, and maintenance. Here is a convenient, concise reference book for pump users, application engineers, technicians, and buyers. It contains, in condensed form, valuable information on selecting centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps for given …

Machine Drawing 3rd Edition by K.L. Narayana. This book deals with the fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, to begin with, and the authors introduce Machine Drawing systematically thereafter. This, in my opinion, is an excellent approach. This book is a valuable piece to the students of Mechanical Engineering at diploma, degree …

Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer Chemical Engineering by K. S. Raju. This book on chemical engineering practice immediately answers design questions such as how the tubes are arranged in the furnace and how many rows are usually provided and also the rationale for the optimum design choice. In …

Turbines Compressors and Fans by S. M. Yahya. This book will be a valuable addition to the existing books in turbomachinery which are primarily directed towards the course work of students. Moreover, the book introduces the reader to the current research areas in turbomachinery. The book would prove useful information …

NOVA Thermodynamics and Heat Powered Cycles A Cognitive Engineering Approach by Chih Wu. The book is well documented by industry and educational oversight bodies such as ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Today, thermodynamic systems and cycles are fertile ground for engineering design. This Book provides good practical knowledge …

Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers by J. Edward Pope. A Manual Of Quick, Accurate Solutions To Everyday Mechanical Engineering Problems. This book provides 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, …

Bearing Design in Machinery Engineering Tribology and Lubrication by Avraham Harnoy. This book reviews the merits of other bearing types to guide engineers. The examples of various bearing types; the advantages in the book are important to show how all these engineering principles are used in practice. The basic principles …