The various topics of Mechanical Engineering that are discussed in the book are:
- Machine tool and fabrication process
- Thermodynamics, IC engines and steam turbines
- Hydraulic turbines and pumps
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning
- Power transmission methods and devices
- Stresses, strain, shear force and bending moment diagrams
- Numerical control machines. (NC and CNCs)
- Applied mechanics.
A large number of worked out problems, exercises and MCQs are provided in all the chapters.
Contents: Unit I: Introduction to Commonly used Machine Tools in a Workshop / Unit II: Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics / Unit III: Properties of Steam and Steam Generators (Boilers) / Unit IV: Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning / Unit V: Hydraulic Turbines and Pumps / Unit VI: Power Transmission Methods and Devices / Unit VII: Stresses and Strain / Unit VIII: Manufacturing System / Unit IX: Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram / Unit X: Fabrication Process / Unit XI: Applied Mechanics / Unit XII: Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, I.C. Engines and Gas Turbine / Steam Tables / Index / Mollier Diagram.