Handbook of Mechanical Engineering

Contents of the book

1.1 Laws of Thermodynamics

1.2 Pure Substances

1.3 Gas Mixtures and Ideal Gases

1.4 Maxwell’s Relations and TdS–Equations

1.5 Vapour Power Cycles/Gas Power Cycles/Refrigeration Cycles

1.6 Psychometry Fundamentals 

Questions

2.1 Fuels for I.C. Engines and Combustion

2.2 Theory of Simple Carburetor

2.3 Power Output of Engine (I.C. Engines)

2.4 Nuclear Power Plants Principles and Types

2.5 Fuels and Combustion

Questions

3.1 Boilers

3.2 Steam-Engines

3.3 Steam Condensers

3.4 Steam Nozzles

3.5 Steam Turbines

Questions

4.1 Compressors

4.2 Flow Through Nozzles – Shock Properties

4.3 Gas Turbines

4.4 Jet Propulsion

Questions

5.1 Heat Conduction

5.2 Heat Transfer by Convection

5.3 Heat Transfer with Change of Phase

5.4 Thermal Radiation

5.5 Heat Exchangers

Questions

6.1 Properties of Fluids

6.2 Fluid Statics

6.3 Fluid Kinematics

6.4 Fluid Dynamics

6.5 Laminar Flow

6.6 Turbulent Flow

6.7 Flow Through Pipes

6.8 Dimensional Analysis

6.9 Boundary Layer

6.10 Immersed Bodies

6.11 Compressible Flow

6.12 Open Channel Flow

6.13 Hydraulic Turbines

6.14 Hydraulic Pumps

6.15 Hydraulic Systems

Questions

7.1 Simple Mechanisms

7.2 Velocity and Acceleration Analysis in Mechanisms

7.3 Mechanisms with Lower Pairs—Path Generation

7.4 Friction (Screw Friction)

7.5 Belt-Rope-Chain Drives

7.6 Gears-‘Gear-Trains’

7.7 Gear Trains

7.8 Gyroscopic Couple

7.9 Inertia Forces in Reciprocating Parts

7.10 Fly Wheels

7.11 Governors

7.12 Cams and Followers

7.13 Balancing of Inertia Forces and Moments in Machines

7.14 Vibration in Mechanical Systems

Questions

8.1 Variable Stresses in Machine Parts

8.2 Design of Pressure Vessels

8.3 Riveted Joints

8.4 Welded Joints

8.5 Screwed Joints

8.6 Cotter and Knuckle Joints

8.7 Keys and Couplings

8.8 Power Screws

8.9 Belt-Drives and Ropes

8.10 Fly-Wheel

8.11 Springs

8.12 Clutches

8.13 Brakes

8.14 Bearings

8.15 Design of Gears

Questions

9.1 Simple Stresses

9.2 Complex Stresses and Mohr’s Circle

9.3 Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

9.4 Stresses in Beams : Bending Stresses in Beams

9.5 Deflection of Beams

9.6 Torsion of Circular Shafts

9.7 Buckling of Columns and Struts

9.8 Trusses

9.9 Cylinders and Curved Beams

9.10 Theories of Failure

Questions

10.1 Metals and Alloys

10.2 Alloy Steels

10.3 Tool Steels

10.4 Cast Irons

10.5 Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys

10.6 Heat Treatment

10.7 Plastics and Other Materials

10.8 Other Important Materials in Engineering

10.9 Basic Concepts on Structure of Solids

10.10 Crystal Imperfections

10.11 Alloys and Binary Phase Diagrams

Questions

11.1 Mechanics of Metal Cutting

11.2 Machining Operations

11.3 Forming Processes

11.4 Welding

11.5 Casting Processes

11.6 Numerically Controlled (NC) Tools

11.7 Jigs and Fixtures

11.8 Miscellaneous Topics

11.9 Elements of Metrology

Questions

12.1 Work Study

12.2 Production Planning and Control

12.3 Design of Production System and Product Cost Principles of Plant Layout

12.4 Inspection : Quality Control

12.5 Network Analysis

12.6 Operations Research

12.7 Material Handling

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Examples

Appendix

Index