Book description
An in-depth analysis of machine vibration in rotating machinery
Whether it's a compressor on an offshore platform, a turbocharger in
a truck or automobile, or a turbine in a jet airplane, rotating
machinery is the driving force behind almost anything that produces or
uses energy. Counted on daily to perform any number of vital societal
tasks, turbomachinery uses high rotational speeds to produce amazing
amounts of power efficiently. The key to increasing its longevity,
efficiency, and reliability lies in the examination of rotor vibration
and bearing dynamics, a field called rotordynamics.
A valuable textbook for beginners as well as a handy reference for
experts, Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics is teeming with
rich technical detail and real-world examples geared toward the study
of machine vibration. A logical progression of information covers
essential fundamentals, in-depth case studies, and the latest
analytical tools used for predicting and preventing damage in rotating
machinery. Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics:
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Combines rotordynamics with the applications of machinery
vibration in a single volume
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Includes case studies of vibration problems in several
different types of machines as well as computer simulation
models used in industry
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Contains fundamental physical phenomena, mathematical and
computational aspects, practical hardware considerations,
troubleshooting, and instrumentation and measurement techniques
For students interested in entering this highly specialized field of
study, as well as professionals seeking to expand their knowledge
base, Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics will serve as the
one book they will come to rely upon consistently.
Dr. JOHN M. VANCE was professor of mechanical
engineering at Texas A&M University, retiring in 2007. He received
his PhD (1967) degree from The University of Texas at Austin. His book
Rotordynamics of Turbomachinery (Wiley) has sold more than
3,000 copies and is used by turbomachinery engineers around the world.
He is an inventor on several patents relating to rotating machinery
and vibration reduction. His patented TAMSEAL has been retrofitted to
solve vibration problems in a number of high-pressure industrial
compressors. He is an ASME Fellow and a registered professional
engineer in the state of Texas.
Dr. FOUAD Y. ZEIDAN is the President of KMC, Inc., and Bearings
Plus, Inc., two companies specializing in the supply of
high-performance bearings, flexible couplings, and seals. Dr. Zeidan
holds nine U. S. patents for integral squeeze film dampers and
high-performance journal and thrust bearings. He has published more
than thirty technical papers and articles on various turbomachinery
topics and has been lecturing at the Annual Machinery Vibrations and
Rotordynamics short course since 1991. Dr. Zeidan holds a BS, MS, and
PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University.
BRIAN T. MURPHY, PhD, PE, is a senior research scientist with
the Center for Electromechanics at The University of Texas at Austin.
He is also president of RMA, Inc., which develops and markets the
Xlrotor suite of rotordynamic analysis software used worldwide by
industry and academia. Dr. Murphy is the creator of the polynomial
transfer matrix method, which is the fastest known method of
performing rotordynamic calculations. He has authored numerous
technical papers on rotordynamics and machinery vibration, and is also
caretaker of the Web site www. rotordynamics. org.
