1 Vehicle body and chassis layout 1 2 The friction clutch 28 3 Gearbox construction and operation 41 4 Propeller shafts and universal joints 60 5 The final drive and rear axle 74 6 Suspension, road wheels, and tyres 89 7 Steering systems 125 8 Brake systems 146 9 Piston engine cycles of operation 174 10 Multi cylinder engine arrangements 191 11 Cylinder blo…
Taking the unique approach of addressing both pump operators and pump designers, Pump Wisdom explains the causes of failure in centrifugal pump function whether it's pump selection, overlooked installation criteria, or the accumulation of small deviations - and maps out remedies with well defined methods that target specific issues, rather than focusing on technical generalities and theory. Cle…
Steam Turbines, 2nd edition covers: - Variable speed drives and intermediate gearing used for major process machinery and cogenerati- on drives - completely updated - Arrangement, material composition, and basic physical laws governing design of steam turbines - How to select optimum configurations, controls, and components - Options and ways to upgrade existing steam tu…