RULES OF THUM FOR MECHANICAL Engineering Hand Book
 1: Fluids . 1
Fluid Properties
Density. Specific Volume. Specific Weight.
Specific Gravity. and Pressure
Surface Tension
Gas and Liquid Viscosity
Bulk Modulus
Compressibility
Units and Dimensions
Fluid Statics
Manometers and Pressure Measurements
Hydraulic Pressure on Surfaces
Buoyancy
Basic Equations
Continuity Eq~tio.n...
Euler’s Equation
Bernoulli’s Equation
Momentum Equation
Moment-of-Momentum Equation
Advanced Fluid Flow Concepts
Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
No dimensional Parameters
Equivalent Diameter and Hydraulic Radius
Pipe Flow
Vapor Pressure
Energy Equation
Friction Factor and Darcy Equation
Losses in Pipe Fittings and Valves
Pipes in Series
pipes in Parallel
Open-Channel Flow
Frictionless Open-Channel Flow
Laminar Open-Channel Flow
Turbulent Open-Channel Flow
Hydraulic Jump
Fluid Measurements
Pressure and Velocity Measurements
Flow Rate Measurement
Hot-wire and Thin-Film Anemometry
Open-Channel Flow Measurements
Viscosity Measurements
Unsteady Flow, Surge, and Water Hammer
Boundary Layer Concepts
Oceanographic Flows
Other Topi CS
Lift and Drag
Introduction
Conduction
Single Wall Conduction
Composite Wall Conduction
The Combined Heat Transfer Coefficient
Critical Radius of Insulation
Convection
Dimensionless Numbers
Correlations
Typical Convection Coefficient Values
Radiation
Emissivity
Radiation Shields 29
Finite Element Analysis 29
Boundary Conditions 29
2D Analysis 30
Evaluating Results 3 1
Shell-and-Tube Exchangers 36
Shell Configurations 40
Miscellaneous Data 42
Heat Transfer 42
Flow Maps 46
Transient Analysis 30
Heat Exchanger Classification 33
Types of Heat Exchangers 33
Tube Arrangements and Baffles 38
Flow Regimes and Pressure Drop in Two-Phase
Flow Regimes 42
Estimating Pressure Drop 48
3: Thermodynamics. 51
Thermodynamic Essentials
Phases of a Pure Substance
Determining Properties
Types of Systems
Types of Processes
Thermodynamic Properties
The Zeros Law of Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics
Work
Heat
First Law of Thermodynamics for Closed Systems .......
First Law of Thermodynamics for Open Systems
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Reversible Processes and Cycles
Useful Expressions
Thermodynamic Temperature Scale
Thermodynamic Cycles
Basic Systems and Systems Integration
Carnot Cycle
Reversed Rankin Cycle: A Vapor Refrigeration Cycle .
Bray ton Cycle: A Gas Turbine Cycle
Otto Cycle: A Power Cycle
Rankin Cycle: A Vapor Power Cycle
Diesel Cycle: Another Power Cycle
Gas Power Cycles with Regeneration
4: Mechanical Seals. 66
Basic Mechanical Seal Components
Sealing Points
Mechanical Seal Classifications
Basic Seal Designs
Basic Seal Arrangements
Basic Design Principles
Materials of Construction
Desirable Design Features
Equipment Considerations
Calculating Seal Chamber Pressure
Integral Pumping Features
Seal System Heat Balance
Seal Flush Plans
Flow Rate Calculation
References
5: Pumps and Compressors.
Pump Fundamentals and Design
Pump and Head Terminology
Pump Design Parameters and Formulas
Types of Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and Cavitation
Pumping Hydrocarbons and Other Fluids
Recirculation 97
Pumping Power and Efficiency
Specific Speed of Pumps
Pump Similitude
Performance Curves 98
Series and Parallel Pumping 99
Design Guidelines 100
Reciprocating Pumps 103
Compressors 110
Definitions 110
Compressors 111
Compressors 114
Compression Horsepower Determination 117
Centrifugal Compressor Performance Calculations 120
Estimate HP Required to Compress Natural Gas 123
Estimate Engine Cooling Water Requirements 124