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Informationen zum Autor Mr. Sabol is an engineer with broad experience in the power industry, detailed design, and asset management. His accomplishments include writing of computer programs, detailed fluid system designs, engineering designs for the destruction of chemical weapons, resolution of complex engineering problems, engineering project management, and management of power generating assets. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Mechanical Engineering, holds a Professional Engineer's license in the State of Texas and is a certified Project Management Professional. His published works relate to the use of modelling programs, maintenance optimization, and woodworking techniques. Currently residing in Texas, Mr. Sabol provides consulting services. Klappentext Using a case study approach, this reference tests the reader's ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world examples and receive constructive feedbackCase Studies in Mechanical Engineering provides real life examples of the application of engineering fundamentals. They relate to real equipment, real people and real decisions. They influence careers, projects, companies, and governments. The cases serve as supplements to fundamental courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, instrumentation, economics, and statistics. The author explains equipment and concepts to solve the problems and suggests relevant assignments to augment the cases.Graduate engineers seeking to refresh their career, or acquire continuing education will find the studies challenging and rewarding. Each case is designed to be accomplished in one week, earning up to 15 hours of continuing education credit. Each case study provides methods to present an argument, work with clients, recommend action and develop new business.Key features:* Highlights the economic consequences of engineering designs and decisions.* Encourages problem solving skills.* Application of fundamentals to life experiences.* Ability to practice with real life examples.Case Studies in Mechanical Engineering is a valuable reference for mechanical engineering practitioners working in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and related areas. Zusammenfassung Using a case study approach, this reference tests the reader s ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world examples and receive constructive feedback Case Studies in Mechanical Engineering provides real life examples of the application of engineering fundamentals. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword xiii Preface xiv Introduction xvi Case 1 Steam Turbine Performance Degradation 1 1.1 Steam Turbine Types 2 1.1.1 Steam Turbine Components 5 1.1.2 Startup and Operation 7 1.1.3 Performance Monitoring and Analysis 10 1.1.4 Analyzing Performance Data - Corrected Pressures 10 1.1.5 Analyzing Performance Data - Flow Function 12 1.2 Refresher 14 1.2.1 Steam Turbine Efficiency 14 1.2.2 Example 14 1.3 Case Study Details 15 1.3.1 Performance Trend 15 1.3.2 IP Turbine Enthalpy Drop 16 1.4 Case Study Findings 17 1.5 Decision Making and Actions 18 1.5.1 Value 18 1.5.2 Decision Making and Actions - Alternatives 19 1.5.3 Decision Making and Actions - Making a Plan 20 1.6 Closure 20 1.7 Symbols and Abbreviations 21 1.8 Answer Key 21 References 24 Case 2 Risk / Reward Evaluation 26 2.1 Case Study 28 2.2 Background 29 2.2.1 Types of Gas Turbine Generating Plants 29 2.3 Gas Turbine Operating Risks 33 2.3.1 Gas Turbine Major Maintenance 35 2.3.2 Equivalent Fired Hours 36 2.3.3 Failure Costs 37 2.3.4 Reading Assignment 37 2.4 Case Study Evaluations 38 2.4.1 Review 38 2.4.2 Presenting Results 39
