The Handbook of Mechanical Works Inspection provides the techniques, guidelines, and technical data needed to perform inspections on mechanical equipment found in power and process plant applications. The Handbook concentrates on the core fitness for purpose issues that arise during the witnessing of material and equipment tests in the manufacturers’ works. This step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive and practical source of information for engineers involved in the inspection of plant and equipment, keeping them up-to-date with the latest ideas, and technical standards. It will help the non-specialist to carry out works inspections on the common mechanical equipment found in power and process engineering. Designed to encourage an effective approach to works inspection, it will help inspection engineers to perform their work in a professional way. COMPLETE CONTENTS: How to use this book Objectives and tactics Specifications, standards, and plans Materials of construction Welding and NDT Boilers and pressure vessels Gas turbines Steam turbines Diesel engines Power transmission Fluid systems Cranes Linings Painting Inspection reports

This comprehensive sister volume to Cliff Matthews’ highly successful Handbook of Mechanical Works Inspection gives a detailed coverage of pressure equipment and other mechanical plant such as cranes and rotating equipment. Key features: Accessible source of information Lavishly illustrated with numerous diagrams, photographs, and tables A wealth of valuable information Detailed, comprehensive coverage Written in easily accessible style A ‘must buy’ reference book The Handbook of Mechanical In-Service Inspection is a vital source of information for: plant owners and operators maintenance engineers inspection engineers from insurance companies and ‘competent bodies’ who perform in-service inspection health and safety operatives engineers operating pressure systems and mechanical plant all those concerned with the safe and efficient operation of machinery, plant, and pressure equipment. All engineering pressure systems and other types of mechanical equipment must be installed, operated, and maintained properly. It must be safe and comply with standards, regulations, and guidelines. In-service inspection is more formally controlled by statutory requirements than other types of inspection. The Handbook of Mechanical In-service Inspection puts a good deal of emphasis on the ‘compliance’ aspects and the ‘duty of care’ requirements placed on plant owners, operators, and inspectors. The book is suitable for those who operate pressure systems, lifting equipment, and similar mechanical plant are subject to rigorous inspection from external bodies as a matter of course. All operators have a duty to conduct in-service checks and internal inspection procedures to ensure the safe, reliable, and economic running of their equipment.

The safe design and operation of pressure equipment and pressure systems is key to much of the infrastructure in any present-day industrial society. This book presents an amalgam of best practice from a range of international specialists, as well as highlighting new areas that require research and development. In May 2002, pressure equipment took a major step forward with the emergence of the first edition of the new European Standard EN13445. Pressure Equipment Technology; Theory and Practice not only describes and analyses the status of the new Standard (providing underpinning data) but primarily it seeks to provide new light and present new information on many of the areas where there is insufficient coverage in EN13445 or other Standards. The information is presented in a variety of ways in order to make it useful not only for the specialist but for the general reader as well. The researcher in pressure vessel technology will find here a comprehensive and up-to date picture on many important and vital topics that need to be considered. The non-expert will also find a variety of different analysis approaches that will give interest in a whole spectrum of pressure equipment and storage vessels. The papers and information included in this volume give expert guidance on a variety of important topics that must be understood if appropriate design of pressure equipment is going to be undertaken. These include, Piping and Finite Element Analysis Saddles - Plastic Collapse Loads Vessel Ends and Eccentric Loads Containment Vessels Explosive Loading Welding and Fatigue

Nine papers developed from presentations to a November 2000 seminar at an undisclosed location explain how reference stress methods and other simplified methods can offer many attractions in the design process despite the rapid developments and popularity of finite element analysis. In sections on determining the basic parameters, extending the approach to weldments, and applications, they discuss such aspects as computational methods for limit states and shakedown; the high- temperature creep rupture of low-alloy, ferritic steel, butt-welded pipes subjected to combined internal pressure and end loadings; and buckling calculations. Distributed in the US by ASME. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This handy reference source, is a companion volume to the author’s Engineers’ Guide to Pressure Equipment. Heavily illustrated, and containing a wealth of useful data, it offers inspectors, engineers, operatives, and those maintaining engineering equipment a one stop everyday package of information. It will be particularly helpful in guiding users through the legislation that regulates this field. Legislation has very important implications for works inspection and in-service inspection of mechanical plant. An Engineers’ Guide to Rotating Equipment is packed with information, technical data, figures, tables and checklists. Details of relevant technical standards, the legislation and Accepted Codes of Practice (AcoPs) published by various bodies such as HSE and SAFed, are provided in addition to a number of website addresses and contact details. COMPLETE CONTENTS: Engineering fundamentals Bending, torsion, and stress Motion and dynamics Rotating machine fundamentals: Vibration, balancing, and noise Machine elements Fluid mechanics Centrifugal pumps Compressors and turbocompressors Prime movers Draught plant Basic mechanical design Materials of construction The machinery directives Organisations and associations.

Stay Up to Date on the Latest Issues in Maintenance Engineering The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Maintenance Engineering Handbook has long been a staple for engineers, managers, and technicians seeking current advice on everything from tools and techniques to planning and scheduling. This brand-new edition brings you up to date on the most pertinent aspects of identifying and repairing faulty equipment; such dated subjects as sanitation and housekeeping have been removed. Maintenance Engineering Handbook has been advising plant and facility professionals for more than 50 years. Whether you're new to the profession or a practiced veteran, this updated edition is an absolute necessity. New and updated sections include: Belt Drives, provided by the Gates Corporation Repair and Maintenance Cost Estimation Ventilation Fans and Exhaust Systems 10 New Chapters on Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment Inside: • Organization and Management of the Maintenance Function • Maintenance Practices • Engineering and Analysis Tools • Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment • Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment • Instrumentation and Reliability Tools • Lubrication • Maintenance Welding • Chemical Corrosion Control and Cleaning