Books in Turbomachinery

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

1st Edition
December 18, 2009
H Zhao
English
Hardback
9 7 8 1 7 8 2 4 2 1 3 0 6

Direct injection enables precise control of the fuel/air mixture so that engines can be tuned for improved power and fuel economy, but ongoing research challenges remain in improving the technology for commercial applications. As fuel prices escalate DI engines are expected to gain in popularity for automotive applications. This important book, in two volumes, reviews the science and technology of different types of DI combustion engines and their fuels.Volume 1 deals with direct injection gasoline and CNG engines, including history and essential principles, approaches to improved fuel economy, design, optimisation, optical techniques and their applications.Volume 2 investigates diesel DI combustion engines, which despite their commercial success are facing ever more stringent emission legislation worldwide. Direct injection diesel engines are generally more efficient and cleaner than indirect injection engines and as fuel prices continue to rise DI engines are expected to gain in popularity for automotive applications. Two exclusive sections examine light-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines. Fuel injection systems and after treatment systems for DI diesel engines are discussed. The final section addresses exhaust emission control strategies, including combustion diagnostics and modelling, drawing on reputable diesel combustion system research and development.

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

1st Edition
December 18, 2009
H Zhao
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 7 4 5 7

Volume 2 of the two-volume set Advanced direct injection combustion engine technologies and development investigates diesel DI combustion engines, which despite their commercial success are facing ever more stringent emission legislation worldwide. Direct injection diesel engines are generally more efficient and cleaner than indirect injection engines and as fuel prices continue to rise DI engines are expected to gain in popularity for automotive applications. Two exclusive sections examine light-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines. Fuel injection systems and after treatment systems for DI diesel engines are discussed. The final section addresses exhaust emission control strategies, including combustion diagnostics and modelling, drawing on reputable diesel combustion system research and development.

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

1st Edition
October 26, 2009
H Zhao
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 7 3 2 7

Working Guide to Pump and Pumping Stations

1st Edition
October 21, 2009
E. Shashi Menon
English
Paperback
9 7 8 1 8 5 6 1 7 8 2 8 0
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 5 6 1 7 8 2 9 7

Working Guide to Pumps and Pumping Stations: Calculations and Simulations discusses the application of pumps and pumping stations used in pipelines that transport liquids. It provides an introduction to the basic theory of pumps and how pumps are applied to practical situations using examples of simulations, without extensive mathematical analysis. The book begins with basic concepts such as the types of pumps used in the industry; the properties of liquids; the performance curve; and the Bernoullis equation. It then looks at the factors that affect pump performance and the various methods of calculating pressure loss in piping systems. This is followed by discussions of pump system head curves; applications and economics of centrifugal pumps and pipeline systems; and pump simulation using the software PUMPCALC. In most cases, the theory is explained and followed by solved example problems in both U.S. Customary System (English) and SI (metric) units. Additional practice problems are provided in each chapter as further exercise. This book was designed to be a working guide for engineers and technicians dealing with centrifugal pumps in the water, petroleum, oil, chemical, and process industries.

Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines

9th Edition
August 18, 2009
Doug Woodyard
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 8 9 8 4 7
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 9 4 3 6 1 9

Since its first appearance in 1950, Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines has served seagoing engineers, students of the Certificates of Competency examinations and the marine engineering industry throughout the world. Each new edition has noted the changes in engine design and the influence of new technology and economic needs on the marine diesel engine. Now in its ninth edition, Pounder's retains the directness of approach and attention to essential detail that characterized its predecessors. There are new chapters on monitoring control and HiMSEN engines as well as information on developments in electronic-controlle... fuel injection. It is fully updated to cover new legislation including that on emissions and provides details on enhancing overall efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions. After experience as a seagoing engineer with the British India Steam Navigation Company, Doug Woodyard held editorial positions with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Marine Engineers. He subsequently edited The Motor Ship journal for eight years before becoming a freelance editor specializing in shipping, shipbuilding and marine engineering. He is currently technical editor of Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, a contributing editor to Speed at Sea, Shipping World and Shipbuilder and a technical press consultant to Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine.

Gas Turbines

1st Edition
December 5, 2007
Claire Soares
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 5 5 5 8 4 3

This major reference book offers the professional engineer - and technician - a wealth of useful guidance on nearly every aspect of gas turbine design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair. The author is a noted industry expert, with experience in both civilian and military gas turbines, including close work as a technical consultant for GE and Rolls Royce.

8th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging

1st Edition
May 31, 2006
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Com IMechE
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 7 0 9 9

Building on the success of an established series of successful conferences held every four years since 1978, 8th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging presents the latest technologies relating to engine pressure charging systems from international industry and academic experts in the field, covering new developments in compressors and novel intake systems; Improved models for cycle simulation; Electro boost systems; Industry trends and requirements; Turbines and mechanical aspects such as thermomechanical analysis, dynamics, and axial load capacity.

Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines

1st Edition
January 31, 2006
H. Prashad
English
eBook
9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 1 1 1 0

Bearings are widely used in rotating machines. Understanding the factors affecting their reliability and service life is essential in ensuring good machine design and performance. Solving tribology problems in rotating machines reviews these factors and their implications for improved machine performance.The first two chapters review ways of assessing the performance and reliability of rolling-element bearings. The author then goes on to discuss key performance problems and the factors affecting bearing reliability. There are chapters on cage and roller slip, and particular types of failure in equipment such as alternators, condensers and pumps. The author also reviews the effects of such factors as localised electrical currents, seating, clearance, grades of lubricant, axial forces, vibration on performance and service life. The book concludes by reviewing ways of improving bearing design.Solving tribology problems in rotating machines is an essential reference for engineers involved in the design and operation of rotating machines in such sectors as power generation, electrical and automotive engineering.

Combustion Processes in Propulsion

1st Edition
October 7, 2005
Gabriel Roy
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 3 6 9 3 9 4 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 5 2 9 4 0 0

Chemical propulsion comprises the science and technology of using chemical reactions of any kind to create thrust and thereby propel a vehicle or object to a desired acceleration and speed. Cumbustion Processes in Propulsion focuses on recent advances in the design of very highly efficient, low-pollution-emitti... propulsion systems, as well as advances in testing, diagnostics and analysis. It offers unique coverage of Pulse Detonation Engines, which add tremendous power to jet thrust by combining high pressure with ignition of the air/fuel mixture. Readers will learn about the advances in the reduction of jet noise and toxic fuel emissions—something that is being heavily regulated by relevant government agencies.

Practical Centrifugal Pumps

1st Edition
November 13, 2004
Paresh Girdhar + 1 more
English
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 0 4 8 0 1 4 5

Practical Centrifugal Pumps is a comprehensive guide to pump construction, application, operation, maintenance and management issues. Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps, such as how to read pump curves and cross reference. Throughout the book the focus is on best practice and developing the skills and knowledge required to recognise and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner. Case studies provide real-world scenarios covering the design, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps.

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Books in Turbomachinery

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

Advanced Direct Injection Combustion Engine Technologies and Development

Working Guide to Pump and Pumping Stations

Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines

Gas Turbines

8th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging

Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines

Combustion Processes in Propulsion

Practical Centrifugal Pumps