Reciprocating Machinery Dynamics: Design and Analysis (Mechanical Engineering (Marcell Dekker))

An exploration of developments in, and effects of, internal combustion engines, compressors and pumps, on the structural dynamic characteristics of components and systems, covering the fundamentals of vibration theory, design, construction and equipment operation. It includes software for evaluating system and component performance, spreadsheet calculations, and program modules arranged to determine a full array of design parameters, dimensions, and dynamic characteristics.