Master the practical testing and calibration of mechanical systems with a comprehensive reference. This handbook offers proven techniques for calibrating instruments, diagnosing faults, and evaluating performance in mechanical engineering labs and practice settings.
Drawing from a broad range of instruments, the book covers methods for calibrating brakes, dynamos, meters, and indicator systems. It also explains how to plan and execute tests on steam engines, steam pumps, boilers, condensers, and other power plant components, with a focus on obtaining accurate results and meaningful data.
- Learn step-by-step calibration and testing procedures for a variety of instruments and machines.
- Understand how to read and apply indicator diagrams, Bilgram and Zeuner diagrams, and related tools to assess steam distribution and engine performance.
- Gain practical guidance on planning tests, analyzing results, and comparing against standards to improve reliability.
- Explore methods for evaluating heat transfer, fuel consumption, and overall efficiency in power plant and engine testing.
Ideal for students, engineers, and technicians who perform laboratory testing, calibration, and performance analysis in the mechanical engineering field.
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Excerpt from Mechanical Laboratory Methods: The Testing of Instruments and Machines in the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory and in Practice
The science of experimental engineering rests primarily upon the art of measurement. Conclusions relating to general laws or specific operating conditions, formed from test results, stand or fall according to the accuracy of measurement.
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Excerpt from Mechanical Laboratory Methods: The Testing of Instruments and Machines in the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory and in Practice
This work has been enlarged and modified according to the requirements indicated by its use. The section dealing with instruments contains a number of subjects not covered before, notably on recorders. The treatment of valve setting and steam engine testing is enlarged and improved. Under the heading of steam auxiliaries, the testing of condensers and feed water heaters is described. A new section is added on the testing of refrigerating machinery, ammonia absorption and compression systems. Among the other newly included tests is one for the horse-power output of electric motors, which, it is believed, will be found of convenience in connection with the testing of motor-driven mechanical units. In all there are described twelve additional tests.
Sufficient tabular matter is appended in this edition to enable the user to calculate all the results sought by the various tests. This includes tables of the properties of steam and ammonia, a Mollier diagram, tables of areas of circles in three figures for cylinder calculations, etc., four place logarithms, densities of water, and a section on hygrometry, together with all explanations necessary.
All old and new numerical data and answers to problems have been thoroughly checked, and mistakes thus found corrected.
The author wishes to express his obligation to the various users of the first edition who have suggested improvements and additions. Such suggestions have been considered almost exclusively in the work of revision. It is modestly believed, therefore, that the book is materially bettered through this cooperation.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book equips readers with the theoretical and practical know-how to precisely measure and analyze the performance of power plant units. The author explores the evolution of experimental measurements from the fundamental principles to their application in various power engineering fields. The book begins with an examination of the history of measurement theory and uncertainties associated with measurement processes. It then presents in-depth guidance on calibrating instruments used in power plant testing, such as scales, pressure gages, and flowmeters, including detailed procedures for determining instrument constants and evaluating measurement errors. With a focus on steam turbines, steam engines, and internal combustion engines, the book provides step-by-step instructions for conducting mechanical efficiency and economy tests, as well as boiler and refrigeration plant testing. It also explores advanced topics such as the analysis of combustion processes using exhaust gas analysis and the measurement of air machinery performance. The insights gained from this book empower engineers to make accurate assessments of power plant performance, optimize efficiency, and make informed decisions to improve plant operations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330628935_0
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