Mechanical Engineering

Pumps Reference Guide 3rd edition by Gordon S. Bolegoh. Industrialization imposed an ever-increasing demand for moving liquids from one location to another far more practically than by gravity. In order to motivate the fluid to move through the pipes and channels, energy has to be imparted to the liquid. The energy, usually mechanical, provided by a prime mover is transferred …

Audel Pipefitters and Welders Pocket Manual 2nd edition by Charles N. McConnell. The purpose of this book is twofold: (1) to acquaint high school students with the advantages of a career as a worker in the piping trades, and (2) to serve as a reference for workers in the pipe-fitting trades who encounter problems in the job. Fortunate indeed is …

Planning and Control of Maintenance Systems Modeling and Analysis by A. Raouf and S. Duffuaa. The purpose of this book is to present maintenance as an integrated system with objectives, strategies, and processes that need to be planned, designed, engineered, and controlled using statistical and optimization techniques. The theme of the book is the strategic holistic system approach for maintenance. …

Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing Materials, Processes, and systems 4th Edition by Mikell Groover. The Book is designed for a first course or two-course sequence in manufacturing at the junior level in mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering curricula. Given its coverage of engineering materials, it is also suitable for materials science and engineering courses that emphasize materials processing. Finally, it may …

Mechanical Engineering Systems by Richard Gentle, ‎Peter Edwards, ‎W. Bolton. The authors of Mechanical Engineering Systems have taken an efficient approach to this book, bringing the subject to life through a lively text supported by numerous activities and case studies. The reason why this book will appeal to such a broad audience is that they present the core subject areas for …

The Car Care Book 4th edition by Ronald G Haefner. This book addresses the three primary areas of concern for the average car owner. The first is the basics of how the various systems on the automobile work. The second is the maintenance required for the automobile, and the third is the financial concerns of owning the automobile. This area …

Maintenance Fundamentals Second Edition by R. Keith Mobley. Maintenance costs, as defined by normal plant accounting procedures, are normally a major portion of the total operating costs in most plants. This book shows the engineer how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot critical plant machinery, equipment, and systems. NEW to this edition: New material includes a chapter on inspections, providing …

Encyclopedia of Automotive Engineering by David Crolla. The Encyclopedia of Automotive Engineering provides for the first time a large, unified knowledge base laying the foundation for advanced study and in-depth research. Through extensive cross-referencing and search functionality, it provides a gateway to detailed but scattered information on best industry practices, engendering a better understanding of interrelated concepts and techniques that cut …

How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners by Tracy Martin. This book will provide the reader with a sound understanding of how to onboard diagnostics related to engine performance and emission problems. However, because both OBD-I and OBD-II systems, on-board computers, and their numerous sensors and components are electrical in nature, a basic understanding of automotive electricity will go a long …

A textbook of internal combustion engines by R. K. Rajput – (including air compressors and gas turbines and jet propulsion S.I. units (2016). This treatise on “Internal Combustion Engines” (Including gas turbines) contains a comprehensive treatment of the subject matter in simple, lucid, and direct language. It envelops many problems properly graded, including typical examples from an examination point of …

Engineering Metrology and Measurements by Raghavendra. Engineering Metrology and Measurements is a core subject for mechanical, production, and allied disciplines in all the major universities in India. Although there are a few good books available on metrology, the coverage of topics on mechanical measurements is either scanty or superficial, necessitating students to refer to different books on mechanical measurements. This …

Power Piping ASME Guide to B31.1 by Charles Becht. This book is based on the 2012 edition of ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code. As changes, some very significant, are made to the Code with every new edition, the reader should refer to the most recent edition of the Code for specific requirements. The purpose of this book is to provide …