Reviews (5)

CFD Bible
I refer to this book as my CFD bible.I first used this book approximately 19 years ago as part of a two semester course in CFD.Since that time, I have refered to this book often.
A very good book
The book is one of best books in Computational Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer area I have read. It not only covers basic knowledge but also talk a lot about advanced technique about CFD. It is very helpful for students just like me. After I bought this book by using a discount from coupons-center.com, I have used the book for one year. I also found CFD code is very helpful. If you are beginner to CFD coding or want to some free code as reference, this book has many good code examples. you can learn from the code examples and then can easily make your CFD code.

Must have
I learnt CFD on this book. Definitively I give it 5 star, unfortunately I can't give it 6. It covers all the CFD from the beginning to the advance level. You will use it as an undergraduate, graduate, PhD, post doctorate researcher. No kidding. There are some codes, the book contains all the information you need, it is easy to read, never criptic like many others. I suggest you to buy this book without any esitation if you are really wanting to learn and do CFD. There are more specific books on some arguments, say, turbulence, but none is more comprehensive and well written like this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Engineering Fluid Mechanics    3. Fluid mechanics    4. Heat    5. Heat Transfer    6. Hydraulics    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Transmission    11. Applications of Computing    12. Engineering thermodynamics    13. Mechanics of fluids    14. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Needs Improving
I used this text in an elective on electrical machines and found the book very difficult to learn from.Readability is not bad.The writing is fine and easy enough to follow but the equations in the text were frequently the wrong equation for the topic.Several tables had eroneous information.While most text books contain some errata, this book contained more than any of the dozens of engineering books in my personal library.None of the end of chapter problems had any answers in order to check work.While only a nuisance, example problems in the text would reference a machine from several chapters back, requiring the reader to flip back and forth to understand the situation of the current example.I did appreciate the fact that the book includes matlab examples and exercises as to aid understanding with simulations.

Complete without being difficult
This book may be considered a reference in the study of electric machines, because it brings the main aspects of electromechanical energy conversion devices without being difficult to understand. Its way for explaining therelations of power/current/torque in induction machines is the best oneI've seen in any book.

Electric machinery easy at high level
The most powerfull book in Electric Machinery for the beginners and experts, at the same level of complexity (it's hard to read but it's very interesting in the way of presenting the contents...), requires some background in theory of electrical circuits and systems ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electric machinery    2. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Machinery    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Electronics & Communications Engineering    9. Technology / Engineering / Electrical   

Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Machine-tools    4. Macro instructions (Electronic computers)    5. Manufacturing    6. Numerical control    7. Programming    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Computer Programming    12. Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies    13. Mathematics and Science    14. Programming languages   

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excellent book !!
This is by far my favorite book on conduction.Very clear exposition on all topics raging from the classic method of separation of variables to integral transform.However i must warn that this is a book of how to solve partial differential equation of heat conduction.The reader looking for physics explanation should buy the excellent book from arpaci.

Good text
Very well written, and adequately addresses the important issues in thissubject at a graduate level. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Conduction    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Heat    4. Heat Engineering    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Engineering thermodynamics    9. Engines & power transmission    10. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Compressor Performance Monitoring Simplified
As the Lead Process Reliability Engineer in a 280MBPD refinery I am expected to train our engineering staff on monitoring strategies that will drive down our unplanned event and equipment maintenance costs.Recently I was assigned the responsibility to develop an effective compressor monitoring program to take advantage of turnaround planning and PPM opportunities within the refinery.Since my background is primarily in chemical and utilities operations, I felt that this book could assist me in meeting expectations. A Modern, Comprehensive, Applications-Oriented Text
The author compiled this 550-page book because there is a real need forusers to have a single-source text that clearly illustrates, in hundreds ofrecent photographs, machines ranging from slow-speed reciprocating tosingle-shaft, cost-effective, reliable, magnetic bearing-equippedintegral-motor centrifugals. It correctly perceives the need to acquaintthe modern reliability professional with highly successful 7000 HPmulti-stage helical screw machines in dirty gas service and sees fit tohighlight such items as leading-edge flexing pivot bearings, dry gas seals,swirl brakes, sophisticated surge avoidance systems, etc.Also included inthe text are clear, easy-to-follow examples of performance calculations andgraphic shortcut methods for determining upgrade potential and the effectsof operating compressors under conditions that deviate from thoseoriginally specified. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Industrial & Technical    2. Compressors    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Mechanical engineering    6. Science / Chemistry / Technical & Industrial   

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Reviews from 5 leading experts in the composites industry
This book is reviewed by several leading experts in the field of composites manufacturing. Experts are from various companies and leading universities such as M.I.T. Top four reviews are as printed in the back cover of the book.Read more

Subjects:  1. Composite Materials    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Manufacturing    5. Material Science    6. Process Engineering    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Materials science    11. Production engineering    12. Technology / Material Science   

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Mechanics - Dynamics - General    4. Mechanics - General    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Mechanics of solids    9. Science / Dynamics   

Subjects:  1. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    2. Mechanical drawing    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Textbooks    7. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades    8. Technology: General Issues   

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Good book on design & analysis for the engineer
Mechatronics represents a process that blends mechanics and electronics with use of precision engineering, computer science, information technology, control system theory, and sensor and actuator technology to design improved products and processes. This book, unlike many in the field, is aimed at upper level undergraduate engineers, not hobbyists or technicians. Therefore a certain amount of mathematical maturity is required.The objectives of this book are:
Has depth and breadth
Compared to other Mechatronics books I've read, this one has a lot of depth.It goes into a wide variety of subjects, but they're treated with enough detail that these concepts can be reapplied. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronics - General    2. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. General    5. Mechatronics    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Automatic control engineering    10. Technology / Engineering / Electrical   

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Skimming the Surface
This book is a very general view from a very British perspective.I don't think it belongs in Embry-Riddle's graduate programs because it does not meet the needs of experienced professionals.As an undergraduate overview of the systems design process, it is good.However, the author does not even touch helicopters, seaplanes, or lighter-than-air-technology.So, the book would be more aptly named "Introduction to Airplane Design."
No substance
I consider this book to be a rough draft for a much larger book to come (I hope).The author just skims lightly through vast numbers of subjects, so that anyone who knows anything about airplanes will learn nothing new.Yet it isn't written on a basic enough level to have much to offer someone who knows nothing. Practical guide to aircraft design
Many aircraft design books detail the 'how' of aircraft design. For example, determining the stall characteristics of a conceptual aircraft design. John Flemings' book introduces the 'why' of the aircraft designprocess. This book is a perfect companion to other aircraft design texts,like 'Aircraft Design-a conceptual approach' by Daniel Raymer ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Aviation - General    3. Engineering - General    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Transportation    7. Aerospace & aviation technology    8. Airplanes - Design and construction    9. Mechanical engineering    10. Technology / Engineering / General   

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A Descriptive Non-mathematical Approach
Intended for use in an electronics based industrial/manufacturing course, this is an introductory text on process control. It stresses a hands-on operational approach rather than concentrating on mathematical design. The 24 chapters (including one chapter on the CD) can be conbined in various ways to teach courses in several areas including: electrical motors, solid-state variable-speed drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servomechanisms, sensors, and various specialty areas such as instrumentation or process control.
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Subjects:  1. Automation    2. Control Engineering    3. Electronic Engineering (General)    4. Electronics - General    5. Engineering - Mechanical    6. Industrial Technology    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Electronics & Communications Engineering    11. Technology / Engineering / Electrical   

Subjects:  1. Science/Mathematics    2. Mechanical engineering   

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pity it's not metric
The book gives a construction engineer the latest recommended ideas for piping systems. Directed purely at an American reader. Many of the tables and values given are in USCS units, which nobody else in the world uses these days. I mean, come on, pressure measured in pounds per square inch?!
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Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Piping    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Mechanical engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Book poorly written 3rd edition
Many of the example problems take short cuts while trying to explain the material through practical problems.When reading the book one is forced to constantly, turn the pages backward for previous references in order to understand the short cuts.The book is in need of some serious editing.Nevertheless, not all engineering books get better with editing.Spotts, machine design, for example in the 6th edition is a Great Book! In the 8th edition, it is useless.This book has the potential to be a good textbook. However, in this form it is just about 3 pounds of paper and cardboard with a fancy cover.Not the worst textbook ever, but it made the list.

Typo ridden clunker...
The textbook attempts to cover basic kinematics, forward and backward chaining through the Euclidean approach to describe DH conventions, torque, and so forth.The first three chapters would lead one to expect an excellent textbook, and then the textbook descends into a nightmare.
review for Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (2nd Edition)
Item was shipped and in great condition except for a few highlight marks. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    2. Engineering - General    3. Robotics    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Applications of Computing    8. Technology / Robotics   

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Practical advice for a novice
I am a novice robot builder. I appreciate the thoroughness and practical approach of this book. I have understood and implemented several circuit ideas from this excellent book.
Truly excellent!
This book (and it's prequel, Robot Building for Beginners by the same author) is extraordinarily good.It picks up where the previous book (which is the best book in existence for the beginning roboticist, in my opinion) leaves off, getting into details of milling parts, microcontroller circuits, and such.A truly wonderful book.If you read the previous book, and then read this book, you will have an excellent grounding in robotics, and have a very entertaining time doing it.Highly recommended!

A course in analog electronics
Very cool narrative aimed straight at the hardcore tinkerer. For the restless kid inside you, that really digged hands on experience, and who perhaps is left neglected by all this software/web browsing.Read more

Subjects:  1. Artificial Intelligence - General    2. Computer Books: Languages    3. Computers    4. Robotics    5. Robots    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Computers / Artificial Intelligence   

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A Classic in Gas Turbine Courses
This is a great book for students who face by first time a gas turbine course. The only disadvantage is the lack of explicit information about turboprop, turboshaft, ramjet and scranjet. But, overall is a good book.

The most outstanding book on Gas Turbine Theory & Design
I have acquired the fifth edition of Gas Turbine Theory by Professor Saravanamuttoo to add to the previous four editions in my library. Like the previous four editions, I have found the latest edition to be the best book ever written on Gas Turbine Theory and Design. The book for understanding gas turbines
I have always used this book as a textbook of the gas turbine course for mechanical engineers and I find it perfect for its clarity and completeness. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Gas-turbines    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Engines & power transmission    7. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Harnessing AutoCad LDD
I did not care for the book. I did not feel it was written very well. It does not "read" well and is difficult to understand and follow the examples. I suppose, it is better than nothing and I keep it around as a reference only. Also, hardly and time is spent on the survey module only 1 example is given on runnning traverses.

Fully Comprehensive and an excellent reference.
I have more than five years using third party Acad applications for land development and I found this material systematic, well organized and easy to follow.The examples provided ( CD included) are sequential to the lectures which makes it an excellent didactic tool.On the other hand, the text does not cover the possible, or most common, types of reports that can be generated with the program in its differents applications. Harnessing Autodesk LDDT2i
The overall organization is quite good..., however, if you have been using LDD for a while and have accessed the online help to learn the program, you may find much similarity in syntax. If you are new to using LDD, then it is worth the price of the book. Keep in mind though, if you need to pick up the overall working mechanism of this LDD software and civil design in general in a rather short period of time, you best bet may be going to an authorized learning center.(No, I don't work for anyone of them.) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autocad    2. CAD-CAM - General    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    6. Engineering - Civil    7. Surveying    8. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Computer aided design (CAD)    11. Computer graphics software    12. Technology / Engineering / General   

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Fit For Purpose
This is what the title says - for engineering students.It is not really useful for the practicing aircraft structural analyst.The mathematics presented is considerably more involved than is presented in most other airframe analysis texts, with empahsis on how stress formulae are derived.A bit over the top if all you want is to know how to analyse a practical problem, but ideal for the student who needs to know the foundations of analysis.A little bit annoying how equations are quoted by number, forcing the reader to continuously return to previous chapters.

Bad examples, NOT clear
The examples are not clear.They only show numbers with no units and do not even explain where the numbers came from.I am a student so I had to buy this book.I would not recomend buying this book unless you absolutly have to. I have seen alot of engineering books and this one is truely one of the worst.

effective
This useful book gives a strong theoretical basis on structural analysis.In fact the maths involved is advanced but clearly explained, so that it is quite easy to follow the theory presentation. Worked examples,as well as line illustrations, are very helpful, efficaciuosly completingthe expositions. In the end ,a quite comprehensive textbook. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics & Astronautics    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Technology    4. Technology & Industrial Arts    5. Aerospace & aviation technology    6. Mechanical engineering    7. Technology / Aeronautics & Astronautics   

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Generally Good Information
As an owner of the second and third editions, I found the second edition's physical qualities (paper, printing quality, etc.) to be better than the third edition's. Mr. Messina is mistaken when he indicates that my previous review was based on the second edition. I had ordered (through Amazon) the book on a waiting list and got it shortly after it was published. It is sitting next to me as I type. The second edition is in my office.

Pump Handbook, 3rd Edition review
I can't confess as having read the whole book as it is very extensive, but from what I've read so far I can provide the following review. Pump Handbook
Handbook is a term which implies comprehensive coverage of a given subject, so often a term which is misapplied. Not so in this case however, this book is without a doubt one of the best sources of information on pumps and related system components currently in print.For anyone requiring a comprehensive pump resource, this is it. I would definitely recommend this one for the engineering library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Hydraulic Machinery    4. Machinery    5. Pumping machinery    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Pumps    10. Reference works    11. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Great SPC book
Used this book in a graduate level course on SPC.The book and the excercises were interesting and highly informative, as are all of Dr. Montgomery's numerous texts.Most concepts are backed up with liberal examples to help understand the theory and cement the concept and their practical applications, and run the whole gamut from management to electrical engineering problems.Many of the tables in the back of the book, such as the random number table, are outdated due to computers, however these may have been dropped in the new version of the text.

good book worst service
the book is very good ..no doubt but the service is aweful. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about SPC
As the developer of the QI Macros SPC Software for Excel, customers often call with exotic questions about statistical methods for quality control. Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Industrial    2. Engineering Statistics    3. Industrial Process Control    4. Probability & Statistics - General    5. Process control    6. Quality Control    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Statistical methods    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Mechanical Engineering & Materials    12. Technology / Engineering / Industrial