Mechanical Engineering

Heat Exchanger Design Guide Heat exchangers are essential in many industrial processes, transferring heat between fluids or gases. These devices are crucial for industries such as chemical processing, HVAC, power generation, and oil refining. This guide will explore the design considerations, performance calculations, and types of heat exchangers used across …

Steam Turbines Design Application and Re-Rating by Heinz P. Bloch & Murari P. Singh.  This second edition book is intended to provide the kind of guidance that will enable the reader to make intelligent choices. We have added Chapter 16 on the upgrading of steam turbines, completely revised the chapter …

Predictive Maintenance of Pumps Using Condition Monitoring Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a crucial strategy in modern industrial operations, particularly for equipment like pumps that are essential for various processes. By utilizing condition monitoring techniques, predictive maintenance helps to forecast potential failures, optimize maintenance schedules, and reduce operational costs. This article …

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 …

Turbines, Compressors, and Fans: Principles and Applications Turbomachinery is fundamental in converting energy between fluid and mechanical forms. Whether it’s producing electricity, driving industrial processes, or powering aircraft, turbines, compressors, and fans play critical roles across industries. This article explores their design, operation, and integration in energy systems, drawing insights …

Thermodynamics and Heat Powered Cycles Thermodynamics is the study of energy, its transformations, and how it affects matter. This branch of physics plays a vital role in understanding the principles behind many mechanical systems and processes, particularly heat-powered cycles. These cycles are integral to machines like engines, refrigerators, and power …

Rules of Thumb for Mechanical Engineers by J. Edward Pope. A Manual Of Quick, Accurate Solutions To every day 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 …

Troubleshooting Rotating Machinery Rotating machinery is critical to many industrial and commercial operations, from pumps and motors to compressors and turbines. When problems arise, identifying the cause quickly can save time, money, and avoid further damage to the equipment. Troubleshooting rotating machinery requires a combination of knowledge, experience, and systematic …

Practical Centrifugal Pumps: Design, Operation, and Maintenance Centrifugal pumps are the cornerstone of fluid handling systems in various industries, from chemical processing and water treatment to power generation. These pumps are responsible for moving liquids by converting mechanical energy into fluid energy, typically through a rotating impeller. In this article, …

Industrial Machinery Repair Best Maintenance Practices Pocket Guide by Ricky Smith. This book addresses, in a simplistic manner, the proper principles and techniques in Best Maintenance Practices in Mechanical engineering. This book is necessary for maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating at peak reliability and companies functioning more profitably through …

Introduction to Thermal and fluid engineering by Deborah A. Kaminski and M. K. Jensen. This textbook is a fresh approach to the teaching of thermal and fluids engineering as an integrated subject. Other objectives are to present appropriate material at an introductory level on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics …

Basic shaft alignment workbook by John A. Piotrowski. This Workbook is primarily used as a training guide for people attending shaft alignment training courses and then, hopefully as a field guide for the tradesperson, technician, foreman, and engineer doing machinery alignment in the field. I have tried to keep the …