Mechanical Engineering

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 …

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 …

Fundamentals of Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance (PM) is a critical strategy for ensuring the longevity, reliability, and efficiency of equipment in any facility. Rather than waiting for a piece of equipment to fail, preventive maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs to address issues before they become major problems. …

Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities 2nd edition by Heinz P. Bloch. The book provides practical and important lubrication and lubricant topics into a format that satisfies such principal requirements as technical relevance, readability, and applicability to the widely varying needs of modern industrial plants. Modern industrial plants include appliance makers, …

A Textbook of Machine Design by R.S. Khurmi and  J.K. GUPTA. (A Textbook for the Students of Mechanical Engineering Degree, Diploma, and A.M.I.E. classes in M.K.S. and S.I. units pdf. The objective of this book is to present the subject matter in a most concise, compact, to-the-point, and lucid manner. …

Heat and Thermodynamics Introduction Heat is a form of energy that plays a central role in the natural world and in various technological applications. Thermodynamics, the branch of physics concerned with the study of heat and its transformation into other forms of energy, helps us understand how heat flows and …