A Textbook of Elements of Mechanical Engineering

Contents 1 Sources of Energy 2 Steam and its properties 3 Prime Movers Steam Boilers 4 Steam Turbines 5 Gas Turbines 6 Water Turbines 7 Internal Combustion Engines IC Engines 8 Refrigeration Air Conditioning 9 Machine Tools Lathe 10 Drilling Machines 11 Milling Machines 12 Grinding Machines 13 Soldering Brazing 14 Welding 15 Lubrication 16 Bearings 17 Power Transmission 18 Belt Drives 19 Gear Drives 20 Mechatronics This book is essential reading for the students of Mechanical Engineering It is a rich blend of theoretical concepts and neat illustrations with footnotes and a list of formulae for ready reference Key Features Step by Step approach to help students understand and draw sketches through exhaustive descriptions using sketches and photographs Solutions to problems using common equations Inclusion of a large number of problems solved by different methods using sketches Extensive use of footnotes to make the subject self explanatory and interesting Special treatment to the chapters on drilling soldering and welding to help students in workshop practice 250 pp.…