Marine Engineering

Here is a nice and useful book with pretty self-explanatory and very promising title. For sure, we are all well aware of the fact that the ASME Code Sec. VIII provides technical rules that are pertaining to the design of the pressure vessels and associated components, selection of the construction materials, fabrication of the pressure vessels and components, their periodical inspection and testing.

These rules are in most cases quite complicated to understand and implement. This publication offered to you has been specifically prepared with the intention to demonstrate how exactly the design rules outlines in the Code should be applied to various pressure vessel components. Note that it does not cover any of the other rules, only design has been dealt with in this volume. In fact, the publication is mainly intended to serve as a reference tool for the specialists involved in the design of pressure vessels ads well as heat exchangers.

The authors of the volume have tried to keep the theoretical background of the equations to a minimum - it is implied that such background could be easily obtained from any other reference book. The main emphasis has been made by the authors on solved problems as well as selected practical examples illustrating the correct application of the equations that are contained in the ASME Code Sec. VIII. Needless to say, this volume is a truly must-have one.

Nowadays, HVAC systems, standing for the "heating, ventilation and air conditioning", are present everywhere. The present publication will definitely serve as an excellent introductory source to all people involved in various activities related to the HVAC systems, including their specification and design, as well as fabrication, installation, operation and periodic maintenance.

Robert McDowall, who is the recognized expert and author of this volume, did his best to describe the main objectives that could be achieved by a HVAC system connected with the environmental control, the very basic functions of the major components forming subject systems, their arrangements and functioning, with the air-water, all-air, and all-water systems being covered, primary equipment of HVAC systems, their operating strategies and distribution, as well as load and space determination.

There is some information provided on how to properly identify the suitable HVAC system type for particular type of application. Air conditioning industry is growing quite fast and there was a need for a single volume providing all required technical info relating to the selection as well as design and day-to-day operation of this equipment. The book was endorsed by ASHRAE, one of the world's leading and widely recognized trade bodies in the industry.

This is maybe one of the best sources of technical information for all people who are interested in the design theory and methodology of the performance rating for all types of heat exchangers. It shall be treated as the advanced volume definitely appropriate for the practicing engineers in various thermal sciences and also to the students of the relevant disciplines.

However, some introductory course on the basics of the heat transfer process might be required fro those readers who possess little technical background in this area, to appreciate the whole wealth of information contained in the book. This textbook presents the detailed coverage of some technical subjects that are only mentioned in most of the other books dedicated to the design of the heat exchangers - this would include the temperature effectiveness method, misdistribution of the flow, longitudinal conduction effects and others.

The comprehensive correlations have been explained and well documented. The text part of most of the chapters is supplemented with some examples, graphs, tabular data and other reference information for easier and better understanding of the theory. The bottom-line is that the present publication is a truly excellent book on the thermo-hydraulic design of the heat exchangers and their performance rating.​

The present training manual has been specifically prepared and officially released by FRAMO professionals to be used by all people who are going to take the associated training courses. Subject courses are run by the company on the regular basis and FRAMO members are doing their best to transmit their technical knowledge to anyone interested.

The effectiveness of all professional training courses that is offered by FRAMO company has already been proven everywhere. The present publication contains all information required to be possessed by all interested people who are willing to enroll in the above stated training courses. The users will find everything that they need there, including the location of the courses and training seminars.

The training that is deal with in the present booklet will enable the learners to conduct the operations at the time of the cargo discharging and stripping, heating of the cargo and tank washing in a correct way, to perform proper periodic maintenance/troubleshooting of the main components of the system. It starts with the part describing the submerged cargo pumps produced by FRAMO, and basic hydraulic systems together with their associated components plus providing some info on the tanker design using the Frank Mohn system of cargo pumping...

The book is designed to provide necessary instructions on the recommended practices outlines in the latest release of ASME Code and relating to the inspection of the pressure vessels and piping arrangements, their evaluation and monitoring. The publication will annotate and explain the content of the Code and inspection/fitness-for-service practices of API.

The information in the book has been presented in a very clear and precise manner making in readable even for the non-professionals in the industry; this publication shall definitely be considered a truly comprehensive guidance explaining how exactly the stress analysis, construction materials, established engineering practices and NDT inspection could affect the fitness of the pressure vessels and piping for their intended service.

In fact, it is a thorough exploration of the failures occurring to the tanks, piping and vessels done through the perspective of an engineer, meaning that it will need to be usable and user-friendly enough to come to the correct run-or-repair decision. It will provide readers with the due understanding of why the above mentioned equipment may fail, when and how it can happen and what shall be done to avoid this. An excellent reference source for marine and mechanical engineers.

This informative volume has been worked out by one of the most well-known technical experts in the field of gas turbines and has long served as the recognized standard for all engineers who are dealing with the design activities, evaluation and selection, periodic maintenance and actual operation of the gas turbines. The publication features a truly comprehensive technical coverage across a really wide range of related topics, starting from design specifications to the troubleshooting.

The book is to be treated as the one-stop resource providing all newcomers with the basic knowledge they require to fill the existing gaps. It will also be quite useful when used by the professional and experienced engineers as a reference tool. This new release of the publication will bring it up to date with all modern requirements and bring it in compliance with the new legislation.

The topics that have been covered within this book will definitely help future gas turbine engineering professionals correctly understand the fundamental operating principles of the subject equipment together with the applicable economic considerations and possible operational implications. It also addresses some alternative means of generating power. The book by Meherwan Royce is deservedly considered one the most comprehensive sources of information related  to gas turbine engineering.

NFPA 25 was first released in 1992 with the declared purpose being the promote the activities and certain sections were specifically pertaining to fire pumps. NFPA fully recognizes that the installation standards such as NFPA 20 or maintenance document such as NFPA 25 must be suitable for enforcement and, as a result, must be concise and without explanatory text. Additionally, it must be acknowledged that such standards cannot be written to cover every situation that could be encountered.

Therefore, NFPA 20 and NFPA 25 must be applied with judgment, the application of good sense, and an awareness of the rationale for the requirements. To assist in this task, NFPA, in partnership with the NFSA, has developed the Fire Pump Handbook. The present publication is intended to provide users of NFPA 20 and applicable portions of NFPA 25 with background information on certain requirements.

The book also contains some suggestions on how certain provisions of the standards can be implemented effectively. The contents of the handbook are intended to provide users of NFPA 20 and NFPA 25 with a better understanding and appreciation of the documents. However, the reader is cautioned to look upon the commentary and other supporting information as views of the editors and contributing authors. Only the contents of NFPA 20 and NFPA 25 are considered the official position of NFPA.

This would be an excellent choice for the people needing a publication that would be focusing on various aspects of troubleshooting and repair of the diesel engines. The book is considerably thorough and full of informative illustrations. This textbook will provide readers with the technical details that they need beyond the general idea of how such engines function.

It really contains plenty of useful info and would definitely help all industry participants, and particularly diesel technicians with a great deal at work in their professional careers, giving much more than would be enough. The author, Paul Dempsey, has presented all recent technological advances in diesel engines. This revised and updated classic guidance is very practical, comprehensive and easy to use, equipping readers with excellent tools as well as proven techniques that are required in order to keep their diesel machinery in satisfactory working condition.

Moreover, the publication also includes so much information relating to the diesel engine diagnostics, fuel oil systems, generators and starters, mechanics of the diesel engine, some basic knowledge of the electrics, engine cooling and lubrication systems, turbochargers, governors, valves, exhaust after-treatment and other critically important aspects. The book is packed with more than three hundred schemes, drawings and images.