| ISBN | Society | Title | Author | Biblio | Description | List Price | Pictures | |
| 0-87814-469-2 | PennWell | Financing Energy Projects in Emerging Economics | Hossein Razavi, Ph.D. | 1996; 288 Pages; Soft Cover | Provides first-hand information and analysis regarding how multilateral, bilateral, and commercial financers make decisions about oil, gas, and electric power projects. Contents: *Fundamentals of project financing *Challenges of project financing in developing countries *Sources of financing *Accessing support from global multilateral institutions *Borrowing from regional development banks *Bilateral sources of financing *Accessing comercial funds *Analyzing the business environment *Establishing economic and financial viability *Structuring the financing package *Environmental concerns *Glossary. | £52.00 | 0-87814-469-2.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-447-1 | PennWell | The Natural Gas Industry: Evolution, Structure and Economics - Second Edition | Arlon R. Tussing and Bob Tippee | 1995; 317 Pages; Hard Cover | This text places an emphasis on a global perspective of the gas industry. Federal regulations, economics and the unique effects of growing global environmentalism have all had an impact in boosting the industry. Contents: 1. Overview of the Natural Gas Industry 2. Coal Gasification in the 19th Century and the Origins of the Gas-Distribution Business 3. From Manufactured to Natural Gas and Emergence of the Gas-Transmission Industry 4. Federal Regulation of Interstate Gas Sales, 1939-1980 5. Decontrol of Wellhead Prices and the First Wave of Gas-Industry Restructuring 6. Open Access and the Second Wave of Gas Industry Restructuring. | £20.00 | 0-87814-447-1.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-463-3 | PennWell | Nuclear Waste Disposal Crisis | David A Lochbaum | 1996; 179 Pages; Hard Cover | Nuclear Waste Disposal Crisis examines a critical problem facing the nuclear power industry - what to do with spent fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants. Author David Lochbaum reveals: Why spent fuel reprocessing failed in the United States *Why spent fuel disposal is an unattainable goal under current methods *Why spent fuel interim storage now represents an imminent crisis of understated proportions. This valuable book chronicles the evolving spent fuel storage methods that enable nuclear power plants to remain operating despite repeated delays in opening the geological repository. It describes potential spent fuel risks, with numerous examples of near-misses. And it explains one nuclear power plant's design faults that may exist in several other operating nuclear power plants, Nuclear Waste Disposal Crisis offers factual accounting of a problem which, if left unaddressed, can have disastrous consequences. It qualifies as required reading for professionals everywhere, regardless of political of industry allegiances. David Lochbaum graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in nuclear engineering and entered the nuclear power industry just three months after the 1979 accident at Three Mile Island. He spent several years as a technical advisor at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant before joining an engineering consulting company in 1983. | £15.00 | 0-87814-463-3.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-462-5 | PennWell | Combustion System Design | Yurity I. Khavkin | 1996; 246 Pages; Hard Cover | In this book, prominent Russian engineer Yurity I. Khavkin compares historical combustion models for gas turbines with a discussion of modern combustion chambers. These models - gas turbines, combustion chambers, steam boilers, and other combustion applications - are compared through a series of examples. Readers will learn to: Understand different types of combustion devices *Calculate size and combustion efficiency *Review new types of flame tube heat protection with applications *Design low Nox combustion chambers *Reduce the effort necessary to create a new combustion chamber. Combustion System Design is targeted for the mechanical engineer with a specialty in gas turbines or boilers. Chemical engineers and gas turbine specialists also will find it very helpful. | £44.00 | 0-87814-462-5.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-461-7 | PennWell | Oil and Gas Field Waste Regulations Handbook | Michelle A. Mcfaddin | 1996; 390 Pages; Hard Cover | This guide for oil and gas companies defines federal and state regulations regarding oil and gas wastes, and identifies the gaps between the two types of regulations. The book interprets the relevant regulations rather than lists them. Also included are extensive background sketches on selected states' oil and gas industries. | £6.00 | 0-87814-461-7.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-458-7 | PennWell | Emergency Exercise Handbook: Evaluate & Integrate Your Companys Plan | Tracy Knippenburg Gillis | 1996; 171 Pages; Hard Cover | Every company with reportable hazardous materials is required to have an emergency plan validated by exercise. This comprehensive handbook provides instructions and guidance on how to design, develop, implement and evaluate emergency response drills and/or exercises. Emergency Exercise Handbook presents various types of drills and exercises, which type of drill or exercise best meets which requirements, the purpose of developing sound objectives, and the steps needed to coordinate between various departments and organizations to effectively implement the drill/exercise. The reader will learn to: Access current crisis and emergency management capability *Create a muliti-year exercise program to accomplish specific objectives *Design develop, and conduct effective exercise activities *Enhance exercise conduct skills - control, evaluation, and simulation *Become familiar with exercise evaluation methodologies, tools, and techniques *Track exercise results and sustain improvements. Tracy Knippenburg Gillis is an international expert in crisis response and management. She is Vice President of training and exercises for the Corporate Response Group, a consulting company specializing in designing, implementing, and evaluating emergency response plans for corporations. Tracy Gillis holds an M.B.A. from George Washington University. | £9.00 | 0-87814-458-7.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-454-4 | PennWell | Cogeneration and Wheeling of Electric Power: Opportunities in a Changing Market | Raymond G. Tessmer Jr, John R, Boyle, John H. Fish | 1995; 195 Pages; Hard Cover | Congeneration and Wheeling of Electric Power investigates the potential for increasing cogeneration by wheeling power through an interconnected utility to another utility or industrial plant. Technical and institutional constraints as well as potential solutions are explored. Issues examined include: Markets for wheeled power *Regulatory considerations *Decoupling electrical and thermal power production *Consideration of the interconnected utility *Operational constraints *Contracting issues. Wheeling projects involve many different decision makers: managers (all levels), engineers, lawyers, economists, and utility regulators. The intent of this book is to facilitate communication among the decision makers involved and to present institutional issues and project design options that should be considered. For example, regulatory constraints are explained for engineers as well as design options for improving project economics. This comprehensive book is a must read for anyone involved or interested in wheeling cogenerated power. | £25.00 | 0-87814-454-4.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-453-6 | PennWell | Buyer Beware: Evaluating Environmental Liabilities in Oil and Gas Transactions | Goe L. Robertson | 1994; 255 Pages; Hard Cover | A joint effort of 18 highly respected oil and gas and environmental attorneys, this new book addresses critical environmental liability concerns that decision-makers should have before entering into petroleum-related property transactions. Through this text, the reader will examine exposures to environmental liabilities from the practical perspective of the transaction negotiator, gaining insights on: Exposures in anticipate * Methods of identification * Effects of environmental liabilities on transaction economics * Structuring the transaction for minimal risk. | £20.00 | 0-87814-453-6.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-450-1 | PennWell | Petroleum Production in Nontechnical Language, 2nd Edition | Forest Gray | 1995; 288 Pages; Soft Cover | This overview of petroleum production includes a glossary and exercises covering cutting edge technology: horizontal/extended reach drilling; 3-D seismic, measurement while drilling; and coiled tubing operations. Contents: Overview of the petroleum industry *Structure of the petroleum industry *Productive formations *Field development *Drilling equipment and methods *Formation evaluation - logging and coring *Completing the well *Casting and cementing *Production concepts *Production methods - equipment and testing *Surface equipment *Production problems and workover operations *Stimulation methods *Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) *Natural gas processing and cogeneration *New technology *The future. | £40.00 | 0-87814-450-1.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-428-5 | PennWell | Business Ventures in the Former Soviet Union | Joseph A. Kliger | 1994; 232 Pages; Hard Cover | This work outlines business dealings for the former Soviet Union. The book begins with a brief description of the country's geography and geological features, and then details the political, sociological and economical conditions associated with each country/region. Approximately 100 real-life discussions from actual business ventures between American companies and chiefs of local Russian enterprises and high authorities are included for review. At the end of each discussion, the author outlines some basic rules and advice to be used in business dealings, everything from clothes and women in your delegation to the proper greeting, gifts and business etiquette. Contents: Part 1 - Moslem Belt of the Former Soviet Union; Part 2 - This is Russia; Index. | £6.00 | 0-87814-428-5.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-474-9 | PennWell | Linemans Quick Reference on Wood Safety | Phillip Mason Opsal | 1996; 133 Pages; Spiral Bound | Lineman's Quick Reference on Wood Safety is written especially for professional Lineman and demonstrates safety factors to be considered while operating on and around the system's wood structures. A brief background of the material is followed by 100 full-color illustrations of actual conditions Lineman encounters while working on transmission and distribution systems. With its easy-to-carry size, this quick reference is a valuable source for every lineman's day-to-day operations, helping to identify hazards which could cause serious or fatal injuries. Phillip Mason Ospal is a wood scientist and has been in the business for more than 30 years. Opsal funs his own consulting company providing expert testimony for litigation cases, inspecting, and accepting poles for utilities, conducting safety workshops, certifying and approving wood treatment, and advising utilities regarding their wood maintenance and operations programs. | £12.00 | 0-87814-474-9.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-390-4 | PennWell | Oil and Gas Pipeline Fundamentals, 2nd Edition | John L. Kennedy | 1993; 366 Pages; Soft Cover | Industry expert John Kennedy details the oil and gas pipeline operation industry in this complete text. Contents: Pipeline industry overview *Types of pipelines *Pipe manufacture and coating *Fundamentals of pipeline design *Pumps and compressors *Prime movers *Construction practices and equipment *Welding techniques and equipment *Operation and control *Metering and storage *Maintenance and repair *Inspection and rehabilitation *Pipeline regulation *Safety and environmental protection *Tommorrow's technology. | £40.00 | 0-87814-390-4.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-020-1 | PennWell | Firefighting Principles & Practices, Second Edition | William E. Clark | 1991; 496 Pages; Hard Cover | This classic look at the basics of firefighting provides up-to-date information on firefighting operations beginning with fire behavior and on through to fundamental approaches, strategy, coordination, and tactics of safe fireground activities. This book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, including the "big one". Contents: Fire behavior *The mechanisms of fire extinguishment *The development of fire fighting *Firefighting strategy *Firefighting tactics *The action plan - working at a fire *Foreground control and coordination *Safety on the fireground *The fire building-hindrance and help *Spinkler operations *Ladder company operations *Engine company operations *Pre-fire planning *Major fires *The everyday fire *Special-problem fires *Appndices (exercises). | £28.00 | 0-87814-020-1.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-005-0 | PennWell | A Handbook of Universal Conversion Factors | Steven Gerolde | 1983; 276 Pages; Hard Cover | One of the most familiar and frequently recurring chores of the engineer, student or technician is the rapid and exact conversion of measurement units of one system into the heterogeneous, yet related, units of other systems. Each individual retains in his memory, or at easy access, the conversion factors of those units other than these, he must often refer to various handbooks before desired development can be accomplished. | £6.00 | 0-87814-005-0.jpg | View |
| 0-87814--536-2 | PennWell | Load Shape Development | Derek W. Schrock | 1997;264; Hard Cover | "Load Shapes" - graphic depicitations of energy use - can be extrapolated to predict customer need and so assist in utility planning and forecasting. Load shape data provides power suppliers with an informed understanding of energy use at various times of a cycle (day, week, season or year), weather its focus is a single appliance or facility, or a large customer group. In Load Shape Development", Derek W. Schrock demonstrates how this tool is used in load forecasting, demand-side management planning and evaluation, and integrated resource planning. His non-technical text walks you through terminology, sample design techniques, overviews of metering and data collection and entry, plus design and analysis tools. This is an essential reference for electric and natural gas utilities, consulting firms, public utility commissions, and environmental groups, as well as federal, state and local agencies. | £41.00 | 0-87814--536-2.jpg | View |
| V1030 | PennWell | Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods Video | Video Cassette; 45 Minutes | Thermal, chemical, and miscible methods are discussed along with the on going research to improve these methods and develop new ones. | £63.00 | V1030.jpg | View | |
| 1-59370-064-4 | PennWell | 2005 International Petroleum Encyclopedia | Rebecca L. Busby | 2005; Hard Cover; 350 Pages | The International Petroleum Encyclopedia is the choice research tool for hundreds of petroleum industry leaders. Each year, IPE readers get the kind of breadth and depth of reliable information they need for strategic planning. The 2005 International Petroleum Encyclopedia features: * Bonus - Beautiful full-color fold-out map of Brazil * Atlas country reports - Allows you to focus on only the countries or regions that interest you and features full-color maps and illustrations (some showing new discoveries) throughout each section. * Key Stats - A collection of full-color illustrations featuring the year’s most important industry trends this year, the Deepwater Supply, Energy Demand Growth, Oil Price Factors, LNG, The Natural Gas Picture, Peak Oil Debate, World oil and Gas Trade, Global Refining Operations, Petrochemicals Outlook. * Statistics from the Oil & Gas Journal and BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2004 and other sources gathered in one section. The data includes oil and natural gas production, consumption, imports/exports, and prices, as well as oil refineries, capacities, margins, and throughput. * Chronology of Events - Gives you a quick refresher of the past year’s major developments. * Guest Essay - written by a special industry executive. * Directory of national oil companies and energy ministries - No other place will you find this listing together in one source. Available in print or CD-ROM, the IPE contains more than 250 pages of information on important activities and developments concerning oilfields, pipelines, refineries, tanker terminals, and more. | £113.00 | 1-59370-064-4.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-045-8 | PennWell | Petroleum Accquisitions and Divestitures | Jim Haag | 2004; Approx. 180 Pages; Hard Cover | This new book explains the actions that will lead to success in acquiring or divesting oil and gas producing assets. The path to maximizing value and minimizing one's mistakes is presented. Necessary resources are noted empasizing best practices in evaluations and negotiations. Contents: Purpose of text; Successful company profiles; Motivating factors; Non-motivating factors; Seller evaluation; Marketing options; The divestment process; The acquisition process; Unique lifecycle risks; Valuation methodologies; Determining the price; Like-kind exchanges; New field discoveries; Construction the offer; Preferential rights; Bonding protection; Negotiating the agreement; Due diligence; Government approvals; Corporate sales ‘programs’; Industry activity; Accountability; Lessons learned; Website references; Case histories. | £131.00 | 1-59370-045-8.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-038-5 | PennWell | 2004 International Petroleum Encyclopedia on CD-ROM | Rebecca L. Busby | 2004; CD-ROM | IPE contains hundreds of hours of industry research compiled neatly into easily-read maps, statistics & survey charts, country reports, and more by a hand-selected team of industry veterans.Thousands of industry professionals like you rely on the International Petroleum Encyclopedia for annual planning, reports, prospecting, projects, marketing efforts, and more. Year after year, IPE remains the research tool of choice for industry leaders. A PennWell tradition for more than three decades, the IPE is updated annually and is available in print and on an easy-to0use Windows 95/98/NT or Mac format CD-ROM, which contains all the information of the print version in a searchable format. Key Features: At-a-glance reference to oilfields, pipelines, refineries and tankers; FREE fold-out Iraq oil & gas map; Chock-full of oil & gas statistics; Handy year-in-review summary. More than 150 pages of IPE Atlas Country Reports and maps: North America; Latin America; Europe; Middle East; Africa; Former Soviet Union; China; Asia-Pacific. Contents: Guide to IPE Atlas Maps; IPE Essay: "Security of Supply"; IPE Chronology 2003; IPE Encyclopedia & Atlas; The Challenge in Iraq; Middle East Outlook; Russia's Oil Exports; Russia's Gas Exports; World Oil Flow Map; World LNG Trade; Future Energy Supply; World Oil Consumption; World Petroleum Product Consumption; World Oil Production; World Reserves and Production; Historical Oil Reserves; World Oil Imports and Exports; World Oil Trade Movements; World Oil Balance; Summary of Operating Refineries Worldwide; World Refining Capacity; World Refinery Throughout; World Refining Margins; World Gas Production; World Gas Consumption; World Gas Imports and Exports; Crude Oil Prices; Petroleum Product Prices; Comparative Energy Prices; Price History of Oil, Gas, and Gasoline; International Rig Count; National Oil Companies and Energy Ministries; Advertiser’s Index; Index of Contents; Fold-Out Map Legend. | £113.00 | 1-59370-038-5.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-028-8 | PennWell | 2004 International Petroleum Encyclopedia | Rebecca L. Busby | 2004; 250 Pages; Hard Cover | IPE contains hundreds of hours of industry research compiled neatly into easily-read maps, statistics & survey charts, country reports, and more by a hand-selected team of industry veterans.Thousands of industry professionals like you rely on the International Petroleum Encyclopedia for annual planning, reports, prospecting, projects, marketing efforts, and more. Year after year, IPE remains the research tool of choice for industry leaders. A PennWell tradition for more than three decades, the IPE is updated annually and is available in print and on an easy-to0use Windows 95/98/NT or Mac format CD-ROM, which contains all the information of the print version in a searchable format. Key Features: At-a-glance reference to oilfields, pipelines, refineries and tankers; FREE fold-out Iraq oil & gas map; Chock-full of oil & gas statistics; Handy year-in-review summary. More than 150 pages of IPE Atlas Country Reports and maps: North America; Latin America; Europe; Middle East; Africa; Former Soviet Union; China; Asia-Pacific. Contents: Guide to IPE Atlas Maps; IPE Essay: "Security of Supply"; IPE Chronology 2003; IPE Encyclopedia & Atlas; The Challenge in Iraq; Middle East Outlook; Russia's Oil Exports; Russia's Gas Exports; World Oil Flow Map; World LNG Trade; Future Energy Supply; World Oil Consumption; World Petroleum Product Consumption; World Oil Production; World Reserves and Production; Historical Oil Reserves; World Oil Imports and Exports; World Oil Trade Movements; World Oil Balance; Summary of Operating Refineries Worldwide; World Refining Capacity; World Refinery Throughout; World Refining Margins; World Gas Production; World Gas Consumption; World Gas Imports and Exports; Crude Oil Prices; Petroleum Product Prices; Comparative Energy Prices; Price History of Oil, Gas, and Gasoline; International Rig Count; National Oil Companies and Energy Ministries; Advertiser’s Index; Index of Contents; Fold-Out Map Legend. | £113.00 | 1-59370-028-8.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-122-7 | PennWell | Naturally Fractured Reservoirs, 2nd Edition | Dr. Roberto Aquilera | 1995; 521 Pages; Soft Cover | Contents: Geological aspects *Drilling & completion methods *Formation evaluation by well log analysis *Fractured shales *Case histories *Economic evaluation *Appendix. | £63.00 | 0-87814-122-7.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-022-9 | PennWell | Applied Seismology: A Comprehensive Guide to Seismic Theory and Application | Mamdouh R. Gadallah and Ray L. Fisher | 2004; 600 Pages; Hard Cover | This new text provides comprehensive coverage of exploration seismology and elements of geology pertinent to exploration geology. It is profusely illustrated and has workshops included to aid understanding. The text includes several appendices to explain the math , equations and answers of the selected exercise questions. Contents: Overview and Summary; Geological Background; Geophysical and Mathematical Background; Seismic Refraction Exploration; Seismic Reflection Data Acquisition; Seismic Reflection Data Processing; Seismic Reflection Data Interpretation; Appendix A: Refraction Calculations; Appendix B: SEG Tape Formats; Appendix C: Workshop Answers; Bibliography. | £63.00 | 1-59370-022-9.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-021-0 | PennWell | Vehicle Extrication: A Practical Guide | Brian G. Anderson | 2004; 396 Pages; Soft Cover | Extricating trapped victims from vehicles is the most common type of rescue performed by firefighters. By mastering the basic tools used in extrication, departments of all types can increase their effectiveness at the rescue scene. In this book, author Brian G. Anderson presents an all-inclusive guide to vehicle extrication covering: Scene management; Step-by-step illustrated procedures using: hand tools, electric tools, hydraulic tools, and pneumatic tools; Procedures for automobiles, trucks and buses; Overview of wreckers. The extensive use of pictures and detailed descriptions used in Vehicle Extrication: A Practical Guide are sure to make this book an industry standard for training firefighters and other first responders. Key features and benefits: Detailed descriptions of procedures, tools, apparatus and equipment needed; Offers a real-world guide to scene management, command, and making tough decisions; Suitable for both beginning and advanced levels; More than 1,000 photos. Contents: Getting Organised; Tools, Equipment and Apparatus; Stabilization; Door and Side Procedures; Roof Procedures; Interior Procedures; Crash Related Impalement; Entrapment Beneath and Between Vehicles; Trucks and Tractor Trailers; Extrication Procedures for School and Transit Buses; Sport and Race Vehicles. | £40.00 | 1-59370-021-0.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-019-9 | PennWell | Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers and Cooling Towers: Thermal-Flow Performance Evaluation and Design, Volume 2 | Detlev Kroger | 2004; 545 Pages; Hard Cover | This new text represents the most detailed and comprehensive book presenting modern practice and theory relevant to the thermal-flow performance evaluation, design, and optimization of air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers. He also provides modern analytical and empirical tools used to evaluate the thermal-flow performance and design of air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers. Kroger covers how to prepare improved specifications and evaluate more critical bids with respect to thermal performance of new cooling systems. Further, Kroger explores improvement possibilities with respect to retrofits of existing cooling units as well as possible impacts of plant operations and environmental influences. Features & Benefits: Optimize plant efficiency through an understanding of key reasons for poor performance; Get extensive up-to-date information on air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers; Reduce misunderstanding between supplier and client through increased insight and intelligent specifications understanding. Contents: Fans; Natural Draft Cooling Towers; Mechanical Draft Coolers; Meteorological Effects; Cooling System Selection and Optimization; Appendices. | £87.00 | 1-59370-019-9.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-430-7 | PennWell | Introduction to Oil and Gas Environmental Project Management | Tim Marler | 1994; 193 Pages: Soft Cover | This tool educates you on the environmental liabilities associated with oilfield properties and the need for environmental audits and assessments. Includes a detailed glossary of terms and a list of acronyms. Contents: Environmental management strategies and the new industry order *Feeling blue about greenpeace *Environmental audits in the oil patch *Soil sampling - a primer *Groundwater contamination *Naturally occuring radioactive material *That's the pits *Remedation options *Case histories. | £34.00 | 0-87814-430-7.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-015-6 | PennWell | Elements of 3D Seismology, 2nd Edition | 2004; Hard Cover | Elements of 3-D Seismology, 2nd Edition is a thorough introduction to the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of 3-D seismic data. Developed from university courses, the text teaches the fundamentals of 3-D seismic theory, techniques, and application. | £63.00 | 1-59370-015-6.jpg | View | |
| 1-59370-013-X | PennWell | Subsea Pipeline Engineering | Andrew Palmer and Roger King | 2004; 650 Pages; Hard Cover | Authored by two of the world's most respected authorities in subsea pipeline engineering, this definitive reference book covers the entire spectrum of subjects in the discipline, from route selection and planning to design, construction, installation, materials and corrosion, inspection, welding, repair, risk assessment, and applicable design codes and standards. Particular attention is also devoted to the important specialized subjects of hydraulics, strength, stability, fracture, and buckling. The book is distilled from the authors' vast experience in industry and their world-renowned course on Marine Pipeline Engineering. Key Features & Benefits: Contains valuable information from course on same subject given by Clarion * First text covering subsea pipeline operation in-depth * Learn to effectively lay pipeline at great sea depths. Contents: Introduction * Route selection * Carbon-Manganese steels * Increasing corrosion resistance * Welding * Flexible and composite pipelines * Internal corrosion and its prevention * External corrosion, coatings, cathodic protection, and concrete * Pipeline hydraulics * Strength * Stability * Construction * Shore approaches * Upheaval and spans * Inspection * Risk, accidents, and repair * Decommissioning * Future development * Glossary * Codes and standards * Units | £102.00 | 1-59370-013-X.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-004-0 | PennWell | Hydrocarbon Process Safety | Dr Clifford Jones | 2003; 304 Pages; Hard Cover | The vitally important subject of process safety in the hydrocarbon industry is addressed in this book. The coverage is broad and the author has integrated the various aspects so that the book will be readily accessible to readers of diverse backgrounds. A grasp of the material requires only familiarity with physical and organic chemistry (at first-year undergraduate level) and with heat transfer and fluid flow at the same level. The text is complemented by many numerical examples with full solutions. Contents: *Foreword by Dr. Donald Olander, Goodrich Corporation *Preface *Background to the oil and gas industry *Hydrocarbon leakage and dispersion *The combustion behaviour of hydrocarbons *Offshore oil and gas production *Physical operations on hydrocarbons and associated hazards *Chemical operations on hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives *Hazards associated with particular hydrocarbon products *Some relevant design principles *Some relevant measurement principles *Toxicity hazards *Safe disposal of unwanted hydrocarbon *Means of obtaining hydrocarbon other than from crude oil, and related safety issues *Appendix: outline of the Canvey Study *Solutions to numerical problems *Self-test questions *Index. | £46.00 | 1-59370-004-0.jpg | View |
| 1-59370-000-8 | PennWell | Worldwide Petroleum Industry Outlook, 20th Edition | Robert J. Black | 2003; 300 Pages; Soft Cover | BECK’S OUTLOOK HAS EARNED A REPUTATION FOR ACCURACY IN PETROLEUM ECONOMICS FORECASTING *Build more accurate short and long range plans on Beck’s accurate forecasts *Understand historical events and their impact on the present *Learn about recent events and how they affect the future *Quickly reference easy-to-read graphs and tables. This extensive collection of detailed forecasts and historical statistics for the worldwide energy, natural gas, and oil industries now includes a free CD-ROM. Beck offers detailed commentary on both current and historical issues for both short-term and long-range outlooks. He gives an understanding of the political and economic conditions, providing a thorough review of recent major events and their impact on the next decade. Included are more than 100 easy-to-read tables and graphs illustrating key factors such as growth rates, spending, and supply and demand. Beck also provides summary and review of selected forecasts in addition to a brief review of OPEC activities. Forecast tables provided for 2003-2008 with long-range forecasts looking to the year 2013. Contents: *Worldwide Outlook-Demand *Worldwide Outlook-Supply *U.S. Outlook-Demand *U.S. Outlook-Supply *Capital Expenditures *Exploration, Drilling, and Production *Refining and Petrochemicals *Transportation *Natural Gas *Other Energy Sources *OPEC *Other Forecasts. | £131.00 | 1-59370-000-8.jpg | View |
| 1-57698-155-2 | PennWell | Processing of High-Temperature Superconductors | Amit Goyal; Winnie Wong-Ng; Masato Murakami and Ju | 2003;402 Pages; Hard Cover | Scientists and engineers working in the areas of high-temperature superconductor synthesis, fabrication, and product development, will find the latest information available in this new book. Information on biaxial and triaxal crystallographic texturing, epitaxial growth on biaxially textured substrates, melt-processing of YBCO, and basic information about HTS materials concerning phase diagrams, measurement of physical properties, characterization, and effects of various defects including grain boundaries on supercurrent transmission are included in this volume. | £109.00 | 1-57698-155-2.jpg | View |
| V1060 | PennWell | Artificial Lift Methods & Machinery Video | Video Cassette; 40 Minutes | Subjects covered include basic components of the production system, why artificial lift is needed, types of methods, beam pumping, gas lift operations design and installation, electric submersible pumping, hydraulic and jet pumping, and plunger lift. | £63.00 | V1060.jpg | View | |
| 1-59370-024-5 | PennWell | Process Plant Reliability and Maintenance for Pacesetter Performance | by Rex Kenyon | 2004; 100 Pages; Soft Cover | This is one guide every process plant manager and frontline supervisor will want to keep on hand. Noted industry consultant Rex Kenyon draws from his results-driven practices for this handy reference packed with the key process evaluation concepts necessary for achieving pacesetter performance in maintenance and reliability. Companies that have implemented Kenyon's practices have typically impacted their business performance within the first six weeks (often within the time-frame of most consultant's evaluation periods)! Features & Benefits * Improve plant efficiency using Kenyon’s proven results-oriented methods * Access maintenance answers quickly * Valuable information from Kenyon’s courses in condensed format. Contents: Introduction * Benchmarking data * Routine maintenance * Turnaround maintenance * Reliability * Metrics * Frontline supervision * Bibliography | £28.00 | 1-59370-024-5.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-370-X | PennWell | Petroleum Engineering Handbook for the Practicing Engineer, Volume 1 | M. A. Mian | 1992; 688 Pages; Soft Cover | A complete reference of petroleum engineering that provides information covering at least 80% of the day-to-day problems regarding reservoir engineering, open-hole well log interpretation, transient test analysis, secondary oil recovery calculations, drilling technology, production, and economics. Volume 1: Engineering economics *Basic rock & fluid properties *Reservoir engineering & evaluation *Well log interpretation *Secondary oil recovery *Appendices. | £57.00 | 0-87814-370-X.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-385-8 | PennWell | Handbook of Power, Utility and Boiler: Terms and Phrases - Sixth Edition | 1992; 153 Pages; Hard Cover | This volume is divided into sections representing major parts or functions used in the industry. In turn, the sections are arranged to symbolize the sequence fuels or products of combustion pass through a steam generating unit. The final section is called "Legislative and regulatory terms" lists acronyms, terms and phrases that are in popular use. Contents: Fuels * Fuel-Preparation Equipment * Fuel Burning Equipment * Combustion and Emissions * Ash and Slag * Furnace * Boiler and General Terms * Water and Steam * Superheaters, Economizers, Airheaters * Drafts, Fans and Stacks * Boiler Emission Control Equipment * Boiler and Fuel System Controls * Legislative and Regulatory Terms. | £3.00 | 0-87814-385-8.jpg | View | |
| 1-59370-016-4 | PennWell | International Petroleum Accounting | Charlotte Wright and Rebecca Gallun | 2004; 750 Pages; Hard Cover | This long-awaited text explains, examines, and discusses various aspects of accounting in international petroleum operations. The authors discuss and illustrate international petroleum contracts and related contract accounting issues that arise and contrast U.S. accounting standards with those of other countries which are likely to be applicable to companies operating in international settings. Also included are discussions of petroleum tax regimes encountered around the world. Contents: Introduction to International Petroleum Industry Accounting; International Contracts That Influence Accounting Decisions; Accounting Decisions and the Phases Encountered in Upstream International Operations; Accounting For Prospecting and License Acquisition Costs; Accounting for Exploratory Drilling and Appraisal Costs; Accounting for the Cost of Development Operations; Accounting for Petroleum Production Activities; Revenue Recognition in International Operations; Accounting for Future Decommissioning Obligations; Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization; Impairment; Accounting for Joint Ventures and Other Contracts; Oil and Gas Reserve Disclosures; Full Cost Accounting. | £52.00 | 1-59370-016-4.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-133-2 | PennWell | The Technology of Artificial Lift Methods: 2b | Kermit E. Brown | 1983; 596 Pages; Hard Cover | £23.00 | 0-87814-133-2.jpg | View | |
| 0-87814-387-4 | PennWell | Environmental Law Simplified: A Practical Guide for Oil and Gas Operations | 1994; 321 Pages; Hard Cover | Contents: Chapter 1 - Living with Environmental Regulations: Chapter 2 - The Statutory Framework: Chapter 3 - Acquiring the Prospect and Selecting a Location: Chapter 4 - Environmental Due Diligence: Chapter 5 - Drilling and Producing: Chapter 6 - Waste Disposal: Chapter 7 - Abandonment: Chapter 8 - Personal and Parent Corporation Liability and Criminal Exposures: Chapter 9 - Contractual Protections: Warranties, Covenants and Indemnities: Chapter 10 - Insurance: Chapter 11: Legal Opinions: Appendix 1 - Common Environmental Acronyms: Appendix 2 - EPA List of Hazardous Wastes from Non-Specific Source: Appendix 3 - EPA List of Hazardous Wastes from Non-Specific Sources: Appendix 4 - Exploration, Development or Production Wastes Exempt from RCRA Subtitle C: Appendix 5 - Exploration, Development or Production Wastes Non-Exempt from RCRA Subtitle C: Appendix 6 - Authorized Railroad Commission of Texas Waste Disposal Methods: Contributors: Index. | £6.00 | 0-87814-387-4.jpg | View | |
| 0-87814-374-2 | PennWell | Oil Company Financial Analysis in Nontechnical Language | Daniel Johnston | 1992; 362 Pages; Soft Cover | Offers a clear expansion of financial statements. Tables, figures, worksheets and examples for analysis of an oil company are provided. Contents: Fundamentals of valuation *Accounting systems for oil and gas *Financial statement and performance analysis *Valuation of common stock, bonds, and preferred stock *Evaluation of assets and related segments *Corporate restructering *Legal and tax environment for mergers *Commentary *Merger and acquisition jargon *Appendices *Glossary* Index. | £54.00 | 0-87814-374-2.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-368-8 | PennWell | SCR: New Technology in Electric Rig Drilling: A Safety and Efficiency Handbook | Will L. McNair | 1991; 278 Pages; Hard Cover | Contents: 1. Introduction * 2. Electric Power Generation and Control * 3. Electric Power Distribution and Control * 4. Electric Power Utilization * 5. The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) * 6. SCR DC & AC Drives * 7. Drilling Controls * 8. Electric System Startup * 9. Rig Automation * 10. Operating Efficiently and Economically * 11. Electric Equipment Maintenance * 12. Electric Equipment - Theory and Performance * 13. Electrical Technology Advances * Appendix. | £6.00 | 0-87814-368-8.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-365-3 | PennWell | U.S. Petroleum Strategies in the Decade of the Environment | Bob Williams | 1991; 336 Pages; Hard Cover | Contents: 1. The Catalyst: Exxon Valdez Spill * 2. The More Things Change * 3. The New Consciousness * 4. Government Leads the Way * 5. New Approaches * 6. Natural Gas: Fuel of the Future * 7.Strategies for U.S. Explorations * 8. Drilling-Production Strategies * 9. Transportation Strategies * 10. Strategies for Refiner-Marketers * 11. Petrochemicals and Gas Processing Strategies * 12. The Public, Media, and Crisis Management * 13. Battle Plans * Index. | £6.00 | 0-87814-365-3.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-354-8 | PennWell | Oilfield Processing, Volume Two: Crude Oil | Francis S. Manning Ph.D. and Richard E. Thompson P | 1995; 400 Pages; Soft Cover | Covers process descriptions, designs methods, operating procedures, and troubleshooting in great detail. This text is the definitive source on its topic and contains numerous diagrams and appendices, as well as case studies and review questions with numerical problems. Contents: Characterization & phase behavior of crude oil *Water-in-crude oil emulsions *Field processing of crude oil *Seperation of gas, oil & water *Dehydration & desalting of crude oil * crude sweetening & stabilization *Pumps *Measurement of crude oil *Fire heaters *Instrumentation & process control *Pipeline transportation *Energy conservation *Pressure relief & flaring *Case histories *Appendices. | £63.00 | 0-87814-354-8.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-351-3 | PennWell | Hazardous Waste Laws, Regulations, and taxes: For the U.S. Petroleum Refining Industry | David E. Fenster | 1990; 215 Pages; Hard Cover | This book is intended to fulfil the need for a comprehensive, easy-to-read, introductory text on how hazardous waste laws and regulations affect industry, regulatory agencies, and society for which no current text is suitable. It will be of interest to a broad spectrum of people including industry environmental coordinates, consultants, regulators, and anyone seeking and introductory account of this topic. The book should be quite suitable as a supplement text in a variety of university coursed including chemical engineering, environmental engineering, public policy, regulatory economics, and environmental economics. Due to the dynamic nature of environmental regulation, some information will be dated in a few years. However the basic structure of the environmental programs and the implications of the regulations of the regulations for all concerned will remain largely intact for years to come and will grow an importance. | £6.00 | 0-87814-351-3.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-335-1 | PennWell | The Properties of Petroleum Fluids, 2nd Edition | William D. McCain, Jr | 1990; 548 Pages; Soft Cover | A conveniently arranged petroleum fluids reference book covering components, properties, and equations for the various fluids and gases. Contents: Introduction and scope *Water-in-crude-oil emulsions *Characterization, phase behavior, and field processing of crude oil *Separation of gas, oil and water *Dehydration and desalting of crude oil *Crude sweetening and stabilization *Pumps *Measurement of crude oil *Fire heaters *Pipeline transportation *Energy conservation *Instrumentation and process control *Pressure relief and flaring *Case histories *Appendices. | £63.00 | 0-87814-335-1.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-348-3 | PennWell | Troubleshooting Process Operations, 3rd Edition | Norman P. Lieberman | 1991; 550 Pages; Soft Cover | The author, a highly respected consultant to major U.S. refineries, shares information on topics such as common coke quality questions, catalyst-feed mixing, light hydrocarbon distillation, steam to heater passes, haze in jet fuel, optimizing excess air, convection and radiation, reboiler-induced foaming, flooding and computer control consoles. Of special interest in the new section on gas drying and compression. A troubleshooting checklist accompanies each chapter. The author expertly combines field observations with engineering principles to unravel and solve specific process operation problems using an easy-to-understand style devoid of textbook terminology and excessive mathematics. Contents: Specific processes *Process equipment *Practical problems *Gas drying and compression *The process engineer's job *Appendix. | £57.00 | 0-87814-348-3.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-233-9 | PennWell | Essentials of Modern Open-Hole Log Interpretation | John T. Dewan | 1983; 361 Pages; Soft Cover | This book presents modern log interpretation simply and concisely for the geologist, petrophysicist, reservoir engineer, and production engineer familiar with rock properties but inexperienced with logs. It helps you specify good logging programs with up-to-date tools and interpret zones of interest with the latest techniques. You will also become familiar with computer processes logs generated by the service companies at the wellsite and office. Contents: The logging environment *Evaluation of hydrocarbons *Permeable zone logs *Resistivity logs *Porosity logs *Clean formation interpretation *Shaly formation interpretation *Prediction of producibility *Wellsite computed logs *Recommended logging suits. | £46.00 | 0-87814-233-9.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-345-9 | PennWell | Practical Natural Gas Engineering: Second Edition | R. V. Smith | 1990; 308 Pages; Hard Cover | Contents: 1 - Introduction to Natural Gas Engineering; 2 - Properties of Natural Gas; 3 - Applications of Gas Laws to Reservoir Engineering; 4 - Gas Measurement; 5 - Flow of Natural Gas in Circular Pipe and Annular Conductors; 6 - Flow of Gas in Porous Media (a review); 7 - Gas Well Testing; 8 - Unsteady-State Flow Behavior of Gas Wells; 9 - Production Forecasting for Gas Wells; 10 - Production Decline Curves for Gas Wells; 11 - Sizing Flow Strings for Gas Wells; 12 - Remedial Measures for Gas Wells; 13 - Gas Sales Contracts. | £6.00 | 0-87814-345-9.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-389-0 | PennWell | Oil Spill Prevention and Response: How to Comply with OPA and OSPRA | Leslie Ray | 1994; 218 Pages; Hard Cover | This book examines two laws that mandate oil spill prevention and response for facilities and vessels which store and/or transport oil. Special emphasis is placed on the provisions of the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act that apply to the Texas Gulf Coast, but these same provisions also apply to facilities and vessels throughout the United States under the Federal Oil Pollution Act. The book is written in a "how-to" fashion showing you how to comply with not only the Texas law but also with the Oil Pollution Act. The book gives an overview of the law themselves and goes into detail on how to obtain oil spill prevention and response certification for small commercial facilities, underground storage facilities, major facilities and for discharge cleanup organizations. Some of the vessel certification requirements are also discussed. Spill response considerations and spill notification requirements are described along with auditing, inspection and drill requirements. The book also includes a description of compensation procedures and the liability limits set up by the Oil Pollution Act and the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act. | £17.00 | 0-87814-389-0.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-343-2 | PennWell | Oilfield Processing of Petroleum, Volume One: Natural Gas | Francis S. Manning, Ph.D. and Richard Thompson Ph. | 1991; 408 Pages; Soft Cover | Process descriptions, design methods, operating procedures and troubleshooting are covered in detail in this hands-on reference. You will gain a better understanding of surface operations between the wellhead and the point of custody transfer or transport from the production facilities. Contents: Characterization of natural gas and its products *Phase behavior of natural gas *Water-hydrocarbon phase behavior *Field processing of natural gas *Prevention of hydrate formation *Gas sweeting *Gas dehydration using glycol, solid desiccants, LTX, & CaCl *Compression *Gas measurement *Heat & cooling *Transportation *Natural gas liquids recovery *Glossary *Material & energy balances *OPSIM: conversion of units *Physical properties. | £63.00 | 0-87814-343-2.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-283-5 | PennWell | Evaluating and Managing Risk: A Collection of Readings | Robert E. Megill | 1985; 152 Pages; Hard Cover | £9.00 | 0-87814-283-5.jpg | View | |
| 0-87814-379-3 | PennWell | Petroleum Engineering Handbook for the Practicing Engineer, Volume 2 | M.A. Mian | 1992; 688 Pages; Soft Cover | A complete reference of petroleum engineering that provides information covering at least 80% of the day-to-day problems regarding reservoir engineering, open-hole well log interpretation, transient test analysis, secondary oil recovery calculations, drilling technology, production, and economics. Volume 2: Principles of transient test analysis *Transient testing of oil & gas wells *Drilling technology *Production technology *Appendix. | £57.00 | 0-87814-379-3.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-234-7 | PennWell | Worldwide Practical Petroleum Reservoir Engineering Methods, 2nd Edition | H.C. Slider | 1983; 426 Pages; Soft Cover | This text is written to include reservoirs that produce under steady-state conditions at much higher rates. You can be better prepared to solve reservoir engineering problems, in the U.S. and around the world. Problems are presented throughout the book to give you hands-on experience with various field calculations. Contents: Acquiring reservoir engineering data *Resrvoir fluid flow fundamentals *Unsteady & pseudosteady-state flow *Well pressure behavoir analysis *Material balance *Gas reservoir engineering *Fluid distribution & frountal displacement *Decline-curve analysis *Water-flooding & variations *Enhanced oil recovery *Reservoir computerr modeling *Reservoir engineering symbols *Empirical reservoir engineering data *Solutions. | £57.00 | 0-87814-234-7.jpg | View |
| 0-87814-350-5 | PennWell | Horizontal Well Technology | Sada D. Joshi, Ph.D. | 1991; 535 Pages; Soft Cover | Dr. Joshi provides you with an understanding of horizontal well technology basics, presents a history of the technology, recent developments, and basic drilling concepts, and discusses performance factors, such as naturally fractured reservoirs, inaccessible locations, drilling attic oil, drilling through faults, and relief wells. Contents: Overview of horizontal well technology *Reservoir engineering concepts *Steady-state solutions *Influence of well eccentricity *Comparison of horizontal & fractured verticle wells *Transient well testing *Pseudo-steady state-flow *Water & gas coming in verticle & horizontal wells *Horizontal wells in gas reservoirs *Pressure drops through tubing a horizontal well *Appendices. | £57.00 | 0-87814-350-5.jpg | View |
| 0-323-00295-1 | PennWell | The Carbusters Extrication Video Series: Hand Tools and Pneumatics | Steven Kidd and John D. Czajkowski | 1999; 35 Mins; Video Cassette | Hand tools can be as effective as power tools in facilitating extrication, and in some instances, they can be better suited to the task. This video provides information on the safe use of pneumatic tools and small hand tools. Additional topics covered include air bag restraints and use of come-alongs for extrication and stabilization. +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-323-00295-1.jpg | View |
| 0-75067-567-5 | PennWell | Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, 3rd Edition | Carl R. Branan | 2002; 426 Pages; Soft Cover | This convenient volume helps solve field engineering problems with its hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts, and calculations. Here in a compact, easy-to-use format, are practical tips, handy formulas, correlations, curves, charts, tables, and shortcut methods that will save engineers valuable time and effort. Hundreds of common sense techniques and calculations help users quickly and accurately solve day-to-day design, operations, and equipment problems. Contents: Equipment design: fluid flow *Heat exchangers *Fractionators *Absorbers *Pumps *Compressors *Drivers *Separators/Accumulators *Boilers *Cooling towers *Process design: refridgeration *Gas treating *Vacuum systems *Pneumatic conveying *Blending *Plant design: process evaluation *Reliability *Metallurgy *Safety *Controls *Operations: troubleshooting *Startup *Energy conservation *Process modeling using linear programming *Properties *Appendixes: Computer programming; Geographic information systems; internet ideas; process safety management; do-it-yourself shortcut methods; Overview for engineering students; modern management initiatives; process specification sheets. | £84.00 | 0-75067-567-5.jpg | View |
| 0-07008-243-X | PennWell | Pressure Vessel Handbook, 12th Edition | Eugene F. Megyesy | 2001; 500 Pages; Hard Cover | This completely updated 12th Edition of the Pressure Vessel Handbook reflects all the latest revisions, additions, and deletions of the 2001 ASME Codes, standards and information. The purpose of this handbook is to make formulas, technical data, design and construction methods reality available for all those dealing with pressure vessels. Practicing engineers often have difficulty finding he required data and solutions as they are scattered throughout the literature. The author brings all the relevant information together in this one convenient, authoritative source. The handbook deals with only vessels constructed from ferrous materials by welding. Some of the rarely occurring loading and special construction methods have also been excluded from the scope of the handbook. | £72.00 | 0-07008-243-X.jpg | View |
| 0-07-044272-X | PennWell | Aboveground Storage Tanks | Phillip E. Myers | 1997; 690 Pages; Soft Cover | The one reference devoted exclusively to aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), this book assembles the most critical information on the subject in a single volume. The result is an ideal tool for chemical, environmental, and civil engineers, as well as management and government personnel and others concerned with the regulatory issues governing ASTs. Section by section, this complete reference thoroughly examines and clarifies: Various types of storage media and their applications; Fundamental environmental engineering concerns; Industrial codes and standards for ASTs; AST design considerations; The proper construction, fabrication, and erection of tanks; The often-confusing requirements designed to keep ASTs environmentally sound. | £75.00 | 0-07-044272-X.jpg | View |
| 0-07041-796-2 | PennWell | Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes, 2nd Edition | Robert A. Meyers | 1997; 750 Pages; Soft Cover | Whether you're gearing up for refinery expansion, building a new plant from the ground up or evaluating methods to improve existing operations, you need this single-source guide to proven, cost-effective refining processes direct from the development companies and licensors themselves. You get instant data on: alkylation and polymerization technologies, base aeromatics production processes, catalytic cracking methods, hydrocracking procedures, separation processes, and much more - 57 technologies in all. Each technology presented gives you: General process description; Process chemistry and thermodynamics; process perspective; Detailed process description; product and by-product specifications, wastes and emissions; process economics. | £106.00 | 0-07041-796-2.jpg | View |
| 0-75067-471-7 | PennWell | Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook, 5th Edition | E. W. Mcallister | 2001; 648 Pages; Soft Cover | This text remains the standard resource for any professional in the pipeline industry. A practical and convenient reference, it provides quick solutions to everyday pipeline problems that the pipeline engineer, contractor or designer faces. Contains hundreds of shortcuts for pipeline construction, design, and engineering and workable "how-to" methods, handy formulas, correlations, and curves. Contents: General information *Construction *Pipe design; Electrical design *Hydrostatic Testing *Pipeline drying *Control valves *Corrosion/coatings *Gas-general *Gas-compression *Gas-hydraulics *Liquids general *Liquids-Hydraulics *Pumps *Instrumentation *Leak detection *Tanks *Maintenance *Economics *Rehabilitation-risk evaluation *Conversion factors. | £84.00 | 0-75067-471-7.jpg | View |
| 0-442-23801-0 | PennWell | Combustibility of Plastics | Frank L. Fire | 1991; 326 Pages; Hard Cover | A Basic Approach to Plastics and Combustibility For Responders and Safety Managers. The author compares and contrasts plastics pyrolysis with ''traditional materials'' to help the reader gain a better understanding of the combustion process. In addition, the author discusses the products that are given off when plastic is burned, providing valuable information for all personnel responding to structure or vehicle fires. The book closes by discussing the issues and tests used in determining the toxicity of plastics. Contents: Preface; How to use this book; The chemistry of plastics: A primer; Principles of combustion; Plastics: An overview; Descriptions of individual plastics; Additives: Other chemicals that might be found in plastics; The combustion of plastics; Flame retardants and flame retarded plastics; Fire tests; Toxicity testing; Abbreviations for plastics; Plastics trade names; Glossary; Fire tests and miscellaneous tables; References; Addresses of international code and standards setting organizations; Abbreviations for code bodies and standards setting organizations; Index. | £9.00 | 0-442-23801-0.jpg | View |
| 0-323-00296-X | PennWell | The Carbusters Extrication Video Series: Patient Considerations and Mechanisms of Injury | Steven Kidd and John D. Czajkowski | 1999; 35 Mins; Video Cassette | During extrication, the focus must be on the victim whose condition - physical and psychological - must be taken into consideration during the extrication process. This video demonstrates methods of rapid patient assessment, mechanisms of injury, victim protection, immobilization, and the efficient victim removal. +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-323-00296-X.jpg | View |
| 0-62025-533-1 | PennWell | Knowing More About Valves | K. Myles | 2000; 224 Pages; Hard Cover | Equally suitable for experienced engineers or newcomers to industry, this comprehensive reference describes and illustrates features and operation of over 50 types of valves and actuators and includes numerous applications. Subjects such as flow and pressure regulation, surge, water hammer, backflow, cavitation, noise prevention, and emission control are presented. The use of valve sizing is also clearly explained. All units throughout the book are in S.I. (metric) with a useful section of conversion factors and worked examples of calculations. | £49.00 | 0-62025-533-1.jpg | View |
| 0-323-00294-3 | PennWell | The Carbusters Extrication Video Series: Extrication Techniques | Steven Kidd and John D. Czajkowski | 1999; 35 Mins; Video Cassette | Heavy power tools can be valuable resources in extrication. This video in The Carbusters Extrication Video Series provides step-by-step procedures for tool use and safe extrication methods. Topics covered include stabilization, door removal, dash lifting, glass and roof removal, along with third-door conversions. +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-323-00294-3.jpg | View |
| 0-323-00293-5 | PennWell | The Carbusters Extrication Video Series: Extrication Principles & Vehicle Design | Steven Kidd and John D. Czajkowski | 1999; 35 Mins; Video Cassette | The basic team approach focuses on reducing extrication time by 15 minutes, and is the building block for the rest of the series. Additional topics covered include airbag restraints, vehicle anatomy, surveys, and the "Golden Hour". +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-323-00293-5.jpg | View |
| 0-62028-450-1 | PennWell | Pumps: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition | K. Myles | 2002; 224 Pages; Hard Cover | Completely updated and revised. This new fourth edition of "Pumps" contains a wealth of new information to give a wider overview of the types of pumps available and their applications. As with previous editions, this book introduces the non-academic to the basic theories of liquid transport. It provides an understanding of pumps, and pump performance, sufficient to assist the reader in resolving with confidence pumping problems that may be encountered. Whilst providing sufficient theoretical grounding this book is essentially a practical one which concentrates on providing information needed for the day-to-day operation, management and problem solving of pumps and pumping systems. This book was sponsored by the South African Pump Manufacturers Association (SAMPA), and a large part of the material in this book is used in SAMPA training courses. Valuable for both novices and experts alike. The book serves as a practical introduction to industrial pumps and pumping systems for the non-expert while also providing specialists with both detailed information and wide coverage so that it may serve as a technical reference source. The book begins with an introduction to the properties of fluids, fluid motion, and pump operation, testing and maintenance. A large selection is devoted to pumping applications, the pump types used and their lubrication. Attention is paid to erosion and corrosion control, and seals, packing motors, drives and control equipment are also covered. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of figures, graphs, diagrams, photographs and tables, this is a comprehensive up-to-date reference that will prove useful to all associated with the pump industry, and those involved with pumping applications. | £49.00 | 0-62028-450-1.jpg | View |
| 0-323-00297-8 | PennWell | The Carbusters Extrication Video Series: Advanced Extrication | Steven Kidd and John D. Czajkowski | 1999; 35 Mins; Video Cassette | This video focuses on how to reduce confusion at the rescue scene, the producers involved in scene control, and provides information on responding to head-on vs. T-bone accidents, cars under trucks, vehicles on their side, and staging training drills. +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-323-00297-8.jpg | View |
| 0-8247-021-74 | PennWell | The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum, 3rd Edition | James G. Speight | 1999; 936 Pages; Soft Cover | This book gives professionals in the field convenient access to methods and ideas, supplies a convenient glossary of terms, and provides information on the upgrading of heavy feedstocks. Contents: History and terminology *Classification *Origin and occurrence *Kerogen *Exploration, recovery, and transportation *Chemical composition *Fractional composition *Properties and evaluation *Identification and structural group analysis *Ashaltenes *The structure of petroleum *Refining chemistry *Refinary distillation *Thermal cracking *Catalytic cracking *Hydroprocessing *Refinary heavy feedstocks *Product environment *Treatment processes *Gas cleaning *Products *Instability and incompatibility *Petrochemicals *Environmental aspects of refining *Conversion factors and tables *Glossary. | £233.00 | 0-8247-021-74.jpg | View |
| 0-8151-5259-0 | PennWell | Big Trucks Guide, Video | 1995; 30 Mins; Video Cassette | A focus on the extrication methods when "Big Trucks" are involved in accidents. Teamwork and safety are emphasized as well as issues relating to fuel fires, vehicle anatomy, stabilization techniques, patient assessment, access, and transportation. A seemingly complicated job is broken into specific tasks to accomplish extrication safely and efficiently. +VAT. | £92.00 | 0-8151-5259-0.jpg | View | |
| 0-8247-4233-8 | PennWell | Combined Heating, Cooling and Power Handbook: Technologies and Applications | Neil Petchers | 2002; 847 Pages; Soft Cover | A How-to guide for using energy and environmental efficiency as a means to be economical and profitable! Evaluate heat and power requirements interactively with an integrated approach to energy and cost-efficiency project development, matching power production and heating/cooling requirements to provide solid financial returns. Contents: Theory and technology *Operating environment *Applications *Analysis and implementation *Appendix: conversion tables *Index. | £172.00 | 0-8247-4233-8.jpg | View |
| 0-8247-0927-6 | PennWell | Guide to Electric Power Generation, 2nd Edition | Anthony J. Pansini and Kenneth D. Smalling | 2002; 244 Pages; Soft Cover | This fully illustrated reference brings you detailed coverage of the full spectrum of equipment and processes used in the production of electricity, and from basics of energy conservation, to price movers, generators, and boilers. The reader will find much useful information on the characteristics of fuels, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and others, along with proper methods for handling them and their residues. Also extensively covered are internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and reciprocating steam engines. Feedwater treatment, ash removal reliability, operations and considerations are all examined in detail. The second edition expands coverage of gasification of coal, gas turbines, and effective use of generation in place of efficiency measures. Contents: Planning and development of electric power stations *Electric power generation *Fuel handling *Boilers *Prime movers *Generators *Operation and maintenance *Environment and conservation *Index. | £119.00 | 0-8247-0927-6.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-434-9 | PEP | BOSCH Gasoline-Engine Management, 2nd Edition | 2003; 424 Pages; Hard Cover | In an easily understandable and expert manner, the Gasoline-Engine Management reference book form Bosch presents the complete spectrum of gasoline-engine closed and open-loop control, together with the systems and components concerned. It has been completely revised, and chapters on the history of the Automobile and Basics of the Gasoline Engine serve as a general introduction to the subject of gasoline-engine management. The book does not restrict itself to the explanation of complex technical processes, but also takes into account the fascination surrounding the automobile. Throughout, the book is interspersed with unexpected insights into automotive technology, as well as with novel answers to technical problems, and interesting facts on automobile history. Gasoline direct injection plays an important part in this 2nd edition of the book. Further topics dealt with in its 424 pages are systems for electronic throttle control (ETC), fuel supply and delivery, manifold injection, and coil ignition. Also covered are injection coils, spark plugs, motronic systems, sensors, ECU's, electronic closed and open-loop control, electronic diagnostics (OBD), exhaust-gas emissions, catalytic exhaust treatment, emission control legislation, and workshop technology. | £38.00 | 1-86058-434-9.jpg | View | |
| 0791815463 | PEP | Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues in Adhesively Bonded and Bolted Joints | 1996; 140 Pages; Soft Cover | 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition Dallas, Texas; November 16-21, 1997 Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues in Adhesively Bonded and Bolted Joints, Composites Design DE-Vol. 96. | £35.00 | 0791815463.jpg | View | |
| 1-86058-410-1 | PEP | An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis | A. A. Becker | 2003; 176 Pages; Hard Cover | An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis is written for engineers and scientists who want to understand the fundamental theory of finite element (FE) and to learn how to analyse practical problems using FE software. An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis is based on lecture notes compiled by the author while running successful 'continuing professinal development' courses on finite element methods over the past 12 years. As a result, this excellent book provides answers to the fundamental questions a newcomer to FEA, or a busy practising engineer, might want to ask without using unnecessarioy complex mathematical explanations. An Introductory Guide to Finite Element Analysis features: A refreshingly simple but complete approach to finite element theory and applications * Theoretical and mathematical background covered in one chapter * FE formulation broken into logical steps which are repeated for all element types * Summary of main points at the end of each chapter * Numerous practical examples of FE modelling * Introduction to advanced, non-linear application - without mathematical equations * A full glossary of all technical terms. The book provides the theoretical background to understanding linear finite element analysis, presents a number of examples to illustrate how practical problems can be analysed using FE software, and provides a firm foundation for readers interested in further, more advanced, non-linear applications. | £54.00 | 1-86058-410-1.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-440-3 | PEP | Quality, Reliability and Maintenance: QRM 2004 | Edited by G. J. McNulty | 2004; Approx. 340 Pages; Hard Cover | It is accepted that global competition and increased demand on corporate performance have made productivity a primary concern. Quality awareness and the necessity to demonstrate quality audits have resulted in rapid acceleration for change in manufacture as well as all commercial and educational establishments. Quality, Reliability, and Maintenance - be it industry, commerce, education, or academia - influences and guides every contemporary aspect of our lives. This collection of papers includes such topics as: Quality Analysis; Condition Monitoring; Maintenance Management; Computer Applications; Education and Training; Research Applications. Quality, Reliability and Maintenance: QRM 2004 brings together international authors from 23 different countries to highlight the importance of the QRM interdisciplines. They represent the latest developments, trends, and progress, resulting in making this volume essential reference material for all research academics, quality planners, maintenance executives, and personnel who have the responsibility to implement the findings of quality audits and maintenance policy. | £225.00 | 1-86058-440-3.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-390-3 | PEP | Developments in Rapid Casting | Graham Tromans | 2003; 160 Pages; Hard Cover | Rapid Casting and its various techniques has fast become an indispensable part of modern manufacturing. Developments in rapid casting are the result of shorter lead-time demands just as increasingly shorter lead-time demands are the result of rapid casting. This clinical relationship has meant that the exciting developments and evolution of rapid casting techniques is truly enduring. This important publication highlights the most up-to-date Developments in Rapid Casting from academia and industry alike. Contributions from authoritative authors come together to form this comprehensive collection of discussions and case studies. | £76.00 | 1-86058-390-3.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-432-2 | PEP | Aircraft Loading and Structural Layout | Denis Howe | 2004; 624 Pages; Hard Cover | In this latest contribution to the conceptual design of an aircraft Denis Howe presents comprehensive coverage of all aspects of loading action analysis, together with the logical extension to the conceptual design of the airframe. He thereby meets two perceived needs which are not currently addressed by existing aircraft design texts, where loading analysis tends to be dealt with somewhat superficially, treating only the basic symmetric flight envelope, and where structural analysis often assumes that a certain level of design detail has already been established. | £120.00 | 1-86058-432-2.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-435-7 | PEP | BOSCH Diesel-Engine Management, 3rd Edition | 2003; 477 Pages; Hard Cover | For more than 75 years now, Bosch has set the pace in innovative diesel fuel-injection technology. These innovations have been impressively documented in the third, completely revised edition of the Diesel-Engine Management reference book form Bosch. The modern high-pressure diesel injection systems, such as Common Rail, Unit Injector, and Unit Pump are at the forefront of this book. In addition, such classic systems as the distributor injection pump with mechanical governor are discussed, as well as the widely differing variants and fields of application for injection nozzles and nozzle holders. One of the chapters deals in detail with the Electronic Diesel Control EDC. The Workshop Technology chapter explains the servicing and testing procedures for the injection systems, as well as the basics of On-Board Diagnostics OBD. This comprehensive reference work on diesel fuel-injection technology is aimed to an equal degree at both the engine-technology experts in industry, and those in the area of vocational training. For the trainee, the book is an indispensable reference work. Mechanics and engineers in the servicing field are provided with valuable basic information on the highly demanding diesel fuel-injection technology. | £43.00 | 1-86058-435-7.jpg | View | |
| 1-86058-437-3 | PEP | Design and Development of Aircraft Systems - An Introduction | Ian Moir and Allan Seabridge | 2004; 208 Pages; Hard Cover | The previous books in the aerospace series Aircraft Systems and Civil Avionics Systems have been aimed at providing technical descriptions of the various systems of aircraft with examples of practical applications. In these books only a passing reference is made to the process by which such systems are designed and developed. Design and Development of Aircraft Systems has been written to be generic and not to describe any single one process. It aims to complement the other volumes in the series, and will inform readers of the work that is carried out by engineers in the aerospace industry to produce innovative and challenging - yet safe and reliable - systems and aircraft. The aerospace series aims to be a practical and topical series of books aimed at engineering professionals, operators and users in the aerospace industry. It has been designed for people who want to understand how industry develops the customer requirement into a fully integrated, tested, and qualified product that is safe to fly and fit for purpose. | £69.00 | 1-86058-437-3.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-463-2 | PEP | Multi-Body Dynamics: Monitoring and Simulation Techniques III | H Rahnejat and S Rothberg | 2004; Hard Cover | Multi-body dynamics describes the physics of motion of an assembly of constrained or restrained bodies. As such it encompasses the behavior of nearly every living thing or inanimate object in the universe. Multi-body dynamics - Monitoring and Simulation Techniques III includes papers from leading academic researchers, professional code developers, and practicing engineers, covering recent fundamental advances in the field, as well as applications to a host of problems in industry. They broadly cover the areas: Multi-body methodology * Structural dynamics * Engine dynamics * Vehicle dynamics - ride and handling * Machines and mechanisms. Multi-body Dynamics is a unique volume, describing the latest developments in the field, supplemented by the latest enhancements in computer simulations, and experimental measurement techniques. Leading industrialists explain the importance attached to these developments in industrial problem solving. | £265.00 | 1-86058-463-2.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-342-3 | PEP | Civil Avionics Systems | Ian Moir; Allan Seabridge | 2003; 384 Pages; Hard Cover | Civil Avionics Systems is an in-depth study and explanation of avionics as applied to civil aircraft. Avionics covers analogue and digital electronics, sensors, signaling, and computers that transmit to, and control, the operations of the aircraft. The term 'avionics' is the technology, systems development, electrical systems, sensors, communication, navigation, flight control, displays, engine and utilities control, as well as the integration of all these elements. Ian Moir and Allan Seabridge are both highly experienced in the aircraft industry and are also involved in devising and delivering training courses. Aircraft Systems (Second Edition), are already published by the same authors, is a popular and well-received book. Their direct and accessible style, along with the input of an international team of technical advisors, mean that Civil Avionics Systems is sure to become a classic. This book is a uniquely comprehensive source of information; Heavily illustrated with photographs, some in full colour, and line drawings; Proven and popular authors; The latest developments in avionics technology are explained and explored including FANS - Future Air Navigation Systems; Display chapter written by Malcolm Jukes, an internationally respected expert. Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Avionics Technology; Chapter 3 - Systems Development; Chapter 4 - Electrical Systems; Chapter 5 - Sensors; Chapter 6 - Communications and Navigation Aids; Chapter 7 - Displays; Chapter 8 - Navigation; Chapter 9 - Flight Control; Chapter 10 - Engine and Utilities; Chapter 11 - Systems Integration; Chapter 12 - Future Air Navigation Systems; Chapter 13 - Military Aircraft Adaptation. | £87.00 | 1-86058-342-3.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8327-X | PEP | Mail Technology: Revolution to e-revolution 2001 | 2001; 402 Pages; Hard Cover | A collection of papers from an IMechE conference which explores how rapid technological advances and liberalization of the postal world is transforming individual and business customers’ options and expectations. Mail Technology: Evolution to e-revolution, is a must for mail business suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and all those with associated interest in e-commerce, providing the reader with the opportunity to find out about how technology will meet the demands of the industry. | £175.00 | 1-8605-8327-X.jpg | View | |
| 1-86058-464-0 | PEP | Braking 2004: Vehicle Braking and Chassis Control | D C Barton ; A Blackwood | 2004; Hard Cover | The increase in levels of sophistication and complexity of modern passenger cars and commercial vehicles is being driven by environmental requirements. Braking systems can no longer be considered in isolation - the interactions between vehicle braking, steering, handling, etc., particularly in emergency conditions, are leading to the development of adaptive integrated vehicle control systems. Building upon the success of previous volumes in the series, Braking 2004 - Vehicle Braking and Chassis Control reflects the interaction of braking with the whole vehicle. * Braking systems and chassis control * Human factors in automotive braking * Brake refinement - theoretical approaches * Brake refinement - practical solutions * Thermal and materials design issues. Road vehicle braking behaviour experts, both from academia and industry, present the latest research and development devoted and applied to all aspects of braking, and report on field experiences with modern sophisticated systems. Braking 2004 is essential reading for engineers and researchers from across a wide range of disciplines, from highway engineers and tyre specialists on the one hand, to experts in intelligent control systems on the other, and including, of course, the traditional foundation - brake specialists. | £149.00 | 1-86058-464-0.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-436-5 | PEP | BOSCH Automotive Electrics Automotive Electronics, 4th Edition | NA | 2003; 477 Pages; Hard Cover | The contents of the Automotive Electrics/Automotive Electronics book from Bosch cover a broad sector of automotive technology. Accordingly, a very wide range of topics is covered in this 4th edition. In the chapter on onboard electrical-system networks, the book deals with network development, the provision of electrical energy in the vehicle, and the network developments to be expected in the future. The book also deals with automotive symbols and circuit diagrams, and there is a chapter on Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and interface suppression. This is followed by starter batteries and traction batteries. The chapter on starters and alternators contains all important information from basic physical principles via equipment development, manufacture, and the various starter and alternator versions, up to workshop technology. Lighting techniques and wiper/washer systems are also dealt with in detail. Above all, the method of functioning of the individual components is covered in the chapter on microelectronics. As well as explaining the basic principles involved, the Sensors chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the sensors used in automotive technology and their method of functioning, together with the resulting areas of application in the vehicle. | £38.00 | 1-86058-436-5.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-301-6 | PEP | Aircraft Conceptual Design Synthesis | Denis Howe | 2000; 450 Pages; Hard Cover | Aircraft Conceptual Design Synthesis is written for the practising aircraft designer and all students of aeronautical engineering, particularly those undertaking final year undergraduate and postgraduate design studies. Contents Include: The Design Process; Aircraft Configuration; Flight Regime and Powerplant Considerations; Fuselage Layout; Configuration of the Wing; Basic Lift, Drag, and Mass Representations; Performance Estimation; Parametric Analysis and Optimisation; Analysis of Concept Design; Index; Spreadsheets (Supplied on Disk). | £98.00 | 1-86058-301-6.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-209-5 | PEP | Theory of Engine Manifold Design: Wave Action Methods for IC Engines | D E. Winterborne | 2000; 476 Pages; Hard Cover | It has been said that if the cylinder is the heart of the engine, then the manifolds are the lungs. The design of manifolds for internal combustion engines has, therefore, been an important application of unsteady fluid dynamics for many years. Different engine applications require different characteristics, and these can be achieved through the detailed design of manifold. This design is dependent upon being able to calculate the unsteady flow of the compressible gases flowing through the engine. This book, together with its companion volume, Design Techniques for Engine Manifolds - Wave Action Methods for IC Engines, reports the significant developments that have occurred over the last twenty years and shows how mature the calculation of one-dimensional flow has become. In particular the volumes show how the application of finite volume techniques result in more accurate simulations than the "traditional" method of characteristics, and gives further benefit and more robust calculations. | £121.00 | 1-86058-209-5.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-179-X | PEP | Design Techniques for Engine Manifolds, Wave Action Methods for IC Engines | D E Winterborne and R J Pearson | 1999; 392 Pages; Hard Cover | It has been said that if the cylinder is the heart of the engine, then the manifolds are the lungs. The design of manifolds for internal combustion engines has, therefore, been an important application of unsteady fluid dynamics for many years. Different engine applications require different characteristics, and these can be achieved through the detailed design of manifold. This design is dependent upon being able to calculate the unsteady flow of the compressible gases flowing through the engine. This book, together with its companion volume, Theory of Engine Manifold Design - Wave Action Methods for IC Engines, reports upon the significance developments that have occurred over the last twenty years and shows how mature the calculation of one-dimensional flow has become. In particular, the volumes show how many of the limitations of the method of characteristics can be removed by the application of finite volume techniques, resulting in more rapid and more robust calculations. Key Features: Covers a broad range of engines * Discusses intake and exhaust manifold design and measurement of component characteristics * Develops the fundamental equations of compressible flow and introduces modern solution algorithms for that flow * Describes fundamental characteristics of silencers, and gives many examples of the silencer design * Discusses future solution techniques, and introduces multi-dimensional methods for unsteady flow. | £98.00 | 1-86058-179-X.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-122-6 | PEP | Multi-Body Dynamics: Vehicles, Mechanisms and Machines | Homer Rahnejat | 1998; 376 Pages; Hard Cover | Almost 95% of all dynamic problems relate to interactions of an assembly of parts or a cluster of objects. The overall dynamic response of multi-body systems are affected by their individual elements. In practical mechanisms these individual elements are constrained or restrained together in certain ways in order to achieve the desired functions when their assembly is subjected to applied forces and motions. This book opens by providing an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering dynamics and leads on to analysis techniques and problem solving approaches. In the earlier chapters, model analytic solutions have been provided for a variety of machines and mechanisms such as vehicular suspensions, tailgate systems, helicopter rotors and satellites to illustrate the principles involved. In later chapters state-of-the-art modeling and solution methods are presented to investigate complex dynamic phenomena in the behavior of automobiles and aircraft. | £95.00 | 1-86058-122-6.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-080-7 | PEP | Optimizing the Super-Turbocharged Aeroengine | Dr Julian R. Panting | 1998; 210 Pages; Hard Cover | Turboprop or turbojet engines are the main means of providing motive power for flight. Any improvements that can be made to these technologies in terms of power or fuel efficiency are significant and important developments. After first setting the scene with a short account of aeroengine development, the book goes on to show how a super-turbocharged aeroengine can be significantly more efficient. A detailed account of the studies into the new design philosophy is given and the numerical results of the computational model of this engine design model are analysed. The unusual design of these piston engine units is theoretically modelled and their mechanical design is discussed in some detail. The aim is to obtain improved cycle thermal efficiency and to maintain competitive power-to-weight ratios. This book presents novel means by which these aims may be achieved. The optimization and in-depth computer modelling propounds the super-turbocharged engine as a great step forward from the normally aspirated and conventionally turbocharged engines in common use today. Topics covered include: Conventional jet engine performance; centrifugal supercharger; emissions; performance at altitude; axial piston engine; gas generator; turbine and high-speed alternator design; optimization techniques; numerical modelling and results; compound turbocharged engine. | £76.00 | 1-86058-080-7.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-075-0 | PEP | Handbook of Automotive Powertrains and Chassis Design | John Fenton | 1998; 409 Pages; Hard Cover | The Handbook of Automotive Powertrains and Chassis Design provides comprehensive and detailed coverage of the various elements which make up the drive units, transmission systems, and chassis of vehicles. The reader is shown fundamentals of powertrain and chassis design as well as the more analytical techniques for performance calculation and the design selection process. All those involved in the automotive field will find this a useful everyday reference source which is sure to be well thumbed. The Handbook of Automotive Powertrains and Chassis Design will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of any engineer. | £87.00 | 1-86058-075-0.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8338-5 | PEP | Air Engines: The History, Science and Reality of the Perfect Engine | By Theodor Finkelstein and Allan J. Organ | 2001; 268 Pages; Hard Cover | Air Engines is a comprehensively illustrated, self-contained, and highly readable account of the evolution of the air engine, of the many variants of the basic principle, of the methods available for design, and of current and future applications. This wide-ranging treatment spans the entire subject from previously undisclosed technical details of Robert Stirling’s original invention of 1816, through to engines currently under development. The treatment of the regenerator is the most straightforward yet published, allowing wire diameter and mesh number for best operation to be read from table and charts. The history of air engines is fascinating in its own right, but the current upsurge of interest in CHP (combined heat and power) means that its most important role lies ahead: the air engine is the only prime mover offering the full environmental benefits of CHP. | £54.00 | 1-8605-8338-5.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8319-9 | PEP | Flow-Induced Vibration of Power and Process Plant Components: A Practical Workbook | By M.K. Au-Yang | 2001; 500 Pages; Hard Cover | This Workbook is an indispensable, single source of information on the most common flow-induced vibration problems in power and process plant components. Based on the author's own experience that most errors in engineering analysis come from confusions in the units, the author begins with a short chapter on units and dimensions. He then provides step-by- step examples in dual US and SI units, leading to the final objective of design analysis, problem solving, diagnosis and trouble shooting in the following areas: * Fundamentals of Vibration * Acoustics and Structural Dynamics * Vibration of Structures in Quiescent Fluids * Vortex-Induced Vibration * Turbulence-Induced Vibration * Impact, Fatigue and Wear Caused By Flow-Induced Vibration * Acoustically-Induced Vibration * Signal Analysis and Diagnostic Techniques. Emphasis is placed on the physics of the phenomenon and most of the work examples can be solved with pocket calculators or spreadsheets. | £54.00 | 1-8605-8319-9.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8295-8 | PEP | Managing Engineering Knowledge: MOKA - Methodology for Knowledge-Based Engineering Applications | Edited by Melody Stokes, for the MOKA Consortium | 2001; 300 Pages; Hard Cover | Managing Engineering Knowledge provides a methodology for collecting, structuring, and formalizing the engineering knowledge associated with design. It not only helps you plan and organize the process of building knowledge-based engineering applications, but also facilitates the updating of applications and the re-using of modules. It is a comprehensive user guide for MOKA, methodology and software tools oriented to knowledge-based engineering applications. MOKA addresses the needs of those involved with building systems that represent knowledge, rather than a set of academic principles. It bridges the communications gap between the experienced design engineer and the modelers and programmers with a computer science background. Written in an accessible, readable style, Managing Engineering Knowledge provides summary margin notes for quick reference, abundant examples and cases, numerous diagrams, a comprehensive guide to further reading, and a convenient ring-bound format. | £98.00 | 1-8605-8295-8.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8234-6 | PEP | Steam Plant: Optimization and Development by Modelling - IMechE Seminar | 1999; 83 Pages; Soft Cover | The papers in this IMechE seminar volume focus on system modelling to determine effects beyond the basis of the original steam plant design, including new applications of standard techniques and novel solutions to well-known problems. Special consideration is given to manufacturers’ and utilities’ own methodology rather than to commercially available software. Steam Plant Optimization and Development by Modelling is vital reading for all those engineers working in the power industries who wish to be well informed of developments and advances in this important field of engineering. | £54.00 | 1-8605-8234-6.jpg | View | |
| 1-8605-8203-6 | PEP | Tribological Analysis and Design of a Modern Automobile Cam and Follower | By C M Taylor & G Zhu | 2001; 176 Pages; Hard Cover | Engineering Research Series 7. Tribological Analysis and Design of a Modern Automobile Cam and Follower is based on extensive research carried out by the Institute of Tribology at the University of Leeds in the UK, in collaboration with the Ford Motor Company Limited. With particular reference to the ZETEC engine, the work encompasses both theoretical and experimental study of the tribological performance of an automobile valve train - having offset taper cam and domed follower, incorporated with a hydraulic lash adjuster. The full account of this ground-breaking research has remained unavailable until now due to commercial sensitivity. A sophisticated theoretical model is developed to predict the tribological performance of the valve train. In addition, the model provides a useful tool when considering tribological design of valve trains. It can be used to estimate the instantaneous and average rotation frequency of the follower, and hence the friction of the contacting pair. Experimental measurements are correlated with theoretical predictions that simulate the test conditions of the valve train. The agreement between measured and predicted values serves to validate the model and provides the reader with great confidence in using this model to deal with novel and alternative designs of valve train. | £76.00 | 1-8605-8203-6.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8087-4 | PEP | Plant Monitoring and Maintenance Routines | 1998; 85 Pages; Hard Cover | IMechE Seminar. The aim of plant monitoring and maintenance is to avoid the unscheduled interruption of production. Efficient and effective monitoring and maintenance routines are, therefore, vital to the smooth and constant running of valuable equipment. Based on the case studies and experience of those in industry, this valuable selection of papers demonstrates current advances in best practice for the care of critical plant in near-continuous operation. | £46.00 | 1-8605-8087-4.jpg | View | |
| 1-86058-310-5 | PEP | Recent Advances in Welding Simulation | 2000; 128 Pages; Hard Cover | Recent Advances in Welding Simulation is a collection of papers from an IMechE seminar that explores the actual and potential use of numerical simulation as a support for the design and fabrication of welded components. This is especially in relation to dimensional change (distortion), residual stress, and constraint problems which arise in welded components. Recent Advances in Welding Simulation gives a comprehensive update for all those involved in fatigue resistance and welding in vehicles, pipes, boilers, gas turbines, and materials technology. | £72.00 | 1-86058-310-5.jpg | View | |
| 1-86058-471-3 | PEP | Automotive Lubricants Reference Book, Second Edition | Roger Frederick Haycock, Arthur J. Caines and John | 2004; 737 Pages; Hard Cover | The automotive lubricants arena has undergone significant changes since the first edition of this book was published in 1996. Environmental concerns have dominated both newspaper headlines and industry board rooms in recent years, with particular attention being given to the improvement of air quality. Reduced emissions are directly related to changes in lubricant specifications and quality, and the second edition of the Automotive Lubricants Reference Book reflects the urgency of these matters by including updated and expanded detail. This second edition also considers the recent phenomenon of increased consolidation within the oil and petroleum additive arenas, which has resulted in fewer people for research, development, and implementation, along with fewer competing companies. Of significant importance is the consideration that a more consolidated oil industry -- in need of greater and longer-term returns on investments -- may be less apt to respond to automobile manufacturers' requirements for rapid specification changes. The Automotive Lubricants Reference Book, Second Edition addresses these and many other important issues by providing a solid foundation to this important element of automotive engineering. Comprehensive and timely, this important publication is an ideal reference for anyone involved in the automotive lubricants industry. Chapters include: Introduction and Fundamentals; Constituents of Modern Lubricants; Crankcase Oil Testing; Crankcase Oil Quality Levels and Formulations; Practical Experiences with Lubricant Problems; Performance Levels, Classification, Specification, and Approval of Engine Lubricants; Other Lubricants for Road Vehicles; Other Specialized Oils of Interest; Blending, Storage, Purchase, and Use; Safety, Health, and the Environment; The Future. | £99.00 | 1-86058-471-3.jpg | View |
| 1-8605-8430-6 | PEP | Pressure Systems Safety Regulations - A Quick Guide | Clifford Matthews | 2003; I76 Pages; Soft Cover | The PSSRs: 2000 are legislation covering the ‘in-service’ use of pressure systems. They have the status of a statutory instrument and are therefore the law. Non-compliance is a criminal offence. Codes, standards, and regulations are complex documents that can be difficult to understand if you are not familiar with them or not using them on a day-to-day basis. Even with familiarity, there can still be difficulties with interpretations. This Quick Guide provides simple, clear, comprehensive essential information on complex pressure system regulations. *Accessible, well-structured information *Easy to use *Handy pocket-sized reference *Direct and straightforward approach *An indispensable user’s guide *Suitable for all - from plant operators with limited knowledge of the regulations, to specialist readers who require more advanced implementation advice. The Quick Guides are an ongoing Series of pocket books providing practical guidance on the rapidly increasing new European legislation and relevant technical standards. Each one will cover a specific set of regulations or technical standards relating to pressure systems, lifting equipment, machinery, etc., picking out key technical points and explaining them in straightforward terms. | £20.00 | 1-8605-8430-6.jpg | View |
| 1-86058-289-3 | PEP | Aircraft Systems - Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsystems Integration, Second Edition | Ian Moir; Allan Seabridge | 2001; 368 Pages; Hard Cover | Aircraft Systems is both an overview of the key systems areas of commercial and military aircraft, and an in-depth study. Systems in an aircraft provide all the utilities such as fuel supply, electrics/electronics, hydraulics, flight control, engine control, and in-cabin environment management. Recent advances in systems technology have lead to a blurring of systems and avionics. The authors bring together these areas and neatly summarize the overlap and interaction. Aircraft support and flight systems are increasingly controlled and monitored by electronics and this area is covered in some detail. Heavily illustrated, completely revised, expanded, and updated, this book is an excellent source of information and a lively and interesting text. Contents include: Flight Control Systems; Engine Control Systems; Fuel Systems; Hydraulic Systems; Electrical Systems; Pneumatic Systems; Environmental Control Systems; Emergency Systems; Helicopter Systems; Advanced Systems; Systems Design and Development; Avionics Technology. | £76.00 | 1-86058-289-3.jpg | View |
| 0-7918-0156-X | PEP | Pipeline Design and Construction: A Practical Approach | By M. Mohitpour, H. Golshan, A. Murray | 2000; 700 Pages; Hard Cover | This comprehensive book offers straightforward, practical techniques for pipeline design and construction, making it an ideal professional reference, training tool, or text for specialized college courses. The authors present the various elements that make up a single-phase liquid and gas pipeline system, including how to design, construct, commission, and assess pipelines and related facilities. They discuss gas and liquid transmission, compression, pumps, protection, and integrity, procurement services, and management of pipeline projects. More complex specialty fluids are also covered, including CO2, H2, slurry and multi-products. Where possible, the authors provide mathematical models and detailed case studies, along with application-oriented examples with sketches and descriptions of systems. References and bibliographical guides are provided for additional information and literature. Contents include: Metric Conversion Table * Elements of Pipeline Design * Pipeline Route Selection, Survey, and Geotechnical Guidelines * Natural Gas Transmission * Gas Compression and Coolers * Liquid Flow and Pumps * Transient * Flow in Liquid and Gas Pipelines * Pipeline Mechanical Design * Materials Selection and Quality Management * Pipeline Construction * Pipeline Integrity * Specialty Fluid Transmission * Glossary of Terms. Appendices: Route Selection for Project Successes: Addressing "Feeling/Perception" Issues * Impact of Different Gas and Pipeline Parameters on the Flow Efficiency of the Pipeline * Temperature Computations in Fluid Transmission Pipelines * Sample Calculations. | £91.00 | 0-7918-0156-X.jpg | View |
| 0-7918-1956-6 | PEP | ASME Steam Properties for Industrial Use: Based on IAPWS-IF97 | 1999; Software | For the past 30 years, ASME Steam Tables (based on the 1967 Formulation for Industrial Use - IFC67) has served the power industry. Now, AME Press introduces ASME Steam Properties for Industrial Use (with the steam properties based on IAPWS - IF97), a new software version with unique bridging routines. With this new software, you can quickly and easily apply IF97 to your power generation facility. This software version with accompanying documentation not only improves accuracy, speed, and internal consistency, but it also has been formally adopted for international use. Starting in January 1999, ASME Steam Properties for Industrial Use became the international standard for power plant and industrial calculation, used in conjunction with contract commitments. To update existing computer programs containing IFC67, simply replace the IFC routines with the new IAPWS - IF96 routines. Advantages of IF97 over IFC67: * Improved Consistency at Interregional Boundaries- new formulation has much smaller deviations at the region boundaries * Better Agreement with Scientific Formulation (IAPWS-95)- designed to be within close tolerances of IAPWS-95, the state-of-the-art representation of steam tables * Improved Calculation Speed- optimized for computational speed for the types of calculations performed most frequently in industry * Agreement with ITS-90 International Temperature Scale- ensures consistency with the recognized international standard * New High Temperature Region- allows calculation of consistent steam properties in gas-turbine applications where water or steam injection is employed up to 3632 F * Properties of Metastable Steam- a Gibbs energy equation provides the best representation available for the metastable region * Additional enhancements- includes speed of sound as a set of callable functions for each region. (+VAT on UK orders) | £82.00 | 0-7918-1956-6.jpg | View |
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