Forsthoffer’s Rotating Equipment Handbooks, 5 volumes
October 12th, 2007

Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks, Vol. 1: Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment (World Pumps)
By William Forsthoffer
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 512
Publication Date: 2005-08-31
Sales Rank: 2080447
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174670
EAN: 9781856174671
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
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Book Description:
'Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment' is an overview of the main types of rotating machinery in industry, and covers such aspects as system dynamics, surge control, vibration and balancing, radial bearing design, performance parameters, rotor system design and operation, rotor axial (thrust) forces, performance objectives and mechanical restraints, auxiliary systems and seals.
This book will enhance rotating equipment reliability and safety throughout the many industries where such equipment is vital to a successful business.
Over recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material from scratch.
As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a wrong fit and a costly reliability problem.
The stakes can be high, and it against this background that this book has been published. It is the outcome of many years experience and is based on well-honed teaching material which is easily readable, understandable and actually enjoyable!
This is a five volume set. The volumes are:
1. Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment
2. Pumps
3. Compressors
4. Auxiliary Systems
5. Reliability Optimization thru Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis
* A distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East.
* A Practical book written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout.
* An overview of the main types of rotating machinery in industry.

Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks, Vol. 2: Pumps (Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks)
By William Forsthoffer
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 198
Publication Date: 2005-08-31
Sales Rank: 1160727
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174689
EAN: 9781856174688
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
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Book Description:
Over recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material 'from scratch'. As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a 'wrong fit' and a costly reliability problem.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Pumps presents the operation of pumps in a process system, (using the concept of pump required and produced head) pump selection for cost-effective maximum reliability, eliminating hydraulic disturbances in the design and field operation
phases, control and protection, practical component monitoring of performance, bearing, seal and auxiliary system condition to assure optimum pump safety and reliability.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbook: Pumps is the second title in the five volume set. The volumes are: 1. Fundamentals of Rotaing Equipment; 2. Pumps; 3. Compressors; 4. Auxiliary Systems; 5. Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis'.
* One of a five volume set which is the distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East.
* A Practical book written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout.

Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks, Vol. 3: Compressors (Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks)
By William Forsthoffer
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2005-08-31
Sales Rank: 564587
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174697
EAN: 9781856174695
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 1
Book Description:
Over recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material 'from scratch'. As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a 'wrong fit' and a costly reliability problem.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Compressors provides detailed coverage of characteristics, types, operation in a process system, (using the concept of required and produced gas head) performance relationships, selection, what determines the turbo compressor curve shape, surge/stall/stonewall, the effects of fouling, the design basis of journal and thrust bearings, balance drums, seals, critical speeds, control and protection guidelines, series and parallel operation, component condition monitoring, troubleshooting and many other aspects.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbook: Compressors is the third title in the five volume set. The volumes are: 1. Fundamentals of Rotaing Equipment; 2. Pumps; 3. Compressors; 4. Auxiliary Systems; 5. Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis'.
* One of a five volume set which is the distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East.
* A Practical book written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout.

Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks, Vol. 4: Auxiliary Systems (Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks)
By William Forsthoffer
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 388
Publication Date: 2005-08-31
Sales Rank: 2113140
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174700
EAN: 9781856174701
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
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Over recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material 'from scratch'. As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a 'wrong fit' and a costly reliability problem.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Auxiliary Systems deals with types, function and application of each major system type, (lubrication, control, liquid and gas seal, cooling, buffer gas and pump flush) component selection and design of reservoirs, pump systems, control valves and instrumentation, coolers/filters and transfer valves, design audits and troubleshooting of systems and components, maintenance, key reliability indicators, system condition monitoring and much more.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbook: Auxiliary Systems is the forth title in the five volume set. The volumes are: 1. Fundamentals of Rotaing Equipment; 2. Pumps; 3. Compressors; 4. Auxiliary Systems; 5. Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis'.
* One of a five volume set which is the distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East.
* A Practical book written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout.

Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks, Vol. 5: Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring & Root Cause Analysis (Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks)
By William Forsthoffer
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 484
Publication Date: 2005-08-31
Sales Rank: 1708533
ISBN / ASIN: 1856174719
EAN: 9781856174718
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
Studio: Elsevier Science
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Over recent years there have been substantial changes in those industries which are concerned with the design, purchase and use of special purpose (ie critical, high-revenue) rotating equipment. Key personnel have been the victims of early retirement or have moved to other industries: contractors and end-users have reduced their technical staff and consequently have to learn complex material 'from scratch'. As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a 'wrong fit' and a costly reliability problem.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis details the effective method of component condition monitoring for use as both a predictive maintenance and root cause analysis tool. It also details the major failure causes, the author's proven root cause analysis procedure with exercises and case histories, installation, pre-commissioning planning, functional testing and commissioning, preventive maintenance strategies and more.
Forsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis is the last title in the five volume set. The volumes are: 1. Fundamentals of Rotaing Equipment; 2. Pumps; 3. Compressors; 4. Auxiliary Systems; 5. Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis'.
* Part of a five volume set which is the distillation of many years of on-site training by a well-known US Engineer who also operates in the Middle East
* A practical book written in a succinct style and well illustrated throughout.
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