Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations, 2/ed.

Tyler G. Hicks’s Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations, 2/ed. is a comprehensive reference book designed to help engineers quickly and accurately solve a wide range of mechanical engineering problems. It is a practical guide that focuses on providing a large collection of solved examples and step-by-step calculation procedures. The book is not meant to be a theoretical textbook but rather a hands-on tool for practicing engineers, designers, and students.
Key Features
The handbook is known for its problem-solving approach. Each calculation procedure is presented in a clear, numbered, step-by-step format, accompanied by a worked-out example with numerical results. This structure allows users to follow the process and apply it to their own specific problems. A major feature of the book is that it provides calculations in both the United States Customary System (USCS) and the International System of Units (SI), making it useful for a global audience.
Content Overview
The book covers a broad spectrum of mechanical engineering topics, organized into distinct sections:
• Power Generation: This includes calculations for modern power plant cycles, such as steam and gas turbines, as well as alternative energy sources.
• Plant and Facilities Engineering: It covers calculations for various industrial equipment and systems within a plant setting.
• Environmental Control: This section focuses on calculations related to environmental issues, including energy conservation and pollution control.
• Design Engineering: It provides procedures for designing and analyzing mechanical components and systems like shafts, gears, bearings, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
________________________________________
Author and Purpose
Tyler G. Hicks, P.E., was a consulting engineer and prolific author with extensive experience in plant design and operation. He taught at several engineering schools and authored over 20 books in the engineering field. His goal with this handbook was to compile a trusted compendium of calculation methods to help engineers find fast, accurate solutions to real-world, day-to-day problems. The book reflects the thinking of numerous experienced, practicing engineers, project directors, and educators, and incorporates modern topics such as digital control and plastics in engineering design.