Design, modeling and reliability in rotating machinery /
edited by Robert X. Perez.
- 1 online resource.
- Rotating machinery fundamentals and advances .
- Rotating machinery fundamentals and advances. .
Includes index.
Front Matter -- Design and Analysis. Rotordynamic Analysis / William D Marscher -- Torsional Analysis / William D Marscher -- Hydrodynamic Bearings / John K Whalen -- Understanding Rotating Machinery Data Trends and Correlations / Robert X Perez -- An Introduction to Sizing General Purpose Steam Turbines / Robert X Perez, David W Lawhon -- Making the Business Case for Machinery Upgrades / Robert X Perez -- Compressors. Selecting the Best Type of Compressor for Your Application / Robert X Perez -- Compressor Design: Range versus Efficiency / James M Sorokes -- Understanding Reciprocating Compressor Rod Load Ratings / Robert X Perez -- How Internal Gas Forces Affect the Reliability of Reciprocating Compressors / Robert Perez, Robert Akins, Bruce McCain -- Pumps. Should You Use a Centrifugal Pump? / Robert X Perez -- Practical Ways to Monitor Centrifugal Pump Performance / Robert X Perez -- Using Electric Motor Horsepower to Protect Centrifugal Pumps Operating in Parallel Flow Applications: A Case Study / Robert X Perez, Glenn Everett -- Mechanical Seals and Flush Plans / Robert X Perez -- About the Editor -- About the Contributors -- Index -- Also of Interest