This highly accessible book provides analytical methods and guidelines for solving vibration problems in industrial plants and demonstrates their practical use through case histories from the author's personal experience in the mechanical engineering industry. It takes a simple, analytical approach to the subject, placing emphasis on practical applicability over theory, and covers both fixed and rotating equipment, as well as pressure vessels. It is an ideal guide for readers with diverse experience, ranging from undergraduate students to mechanics and professional engineers.

About the Author

ANTHONY SOFRONAS, DEng, PE, has spent the past forty-five years troubleshooting field failures and designing machinery for ExxonMobil, General Electric, and the Bendix Corporation. He is currently a consultant to industry, presenting seminars worldwide under the aegis of his company Engineered Products. Dr. Sofronas has published many technical papers and articles, including a bimonthly column for Hydrocarbon Processing dedicated to engineering case histories. He is also the author of Analytical Troubleshooting of Process Machinery and Pressure Vessels (Wiley).

Reviews

"The guide should be valuable in many sectors of industry, particularly to those new to industry or new to vibration analysis." (Chemical Engineering Progress, 1 May 2013)

"In all, this most recent Sofronas text is readable, practical and valuable throughout." (Process Machinery Consulting, 1 April 2013)

Book Information
ISBN 9781118169469
Author Anthony Sofronas
Format Hardback
Page Count 306
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 567g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 165mm * 23mm