This book presents both a theoretical and practical understanding of unbalance and misalignment in rotating equipment. These two conditions account for the vast majority of problems with rotating equipment encountered in the "real world." Numerous examples and solutions are included to assist in understanding the various concepts. Included is information on vibration and how it is used to determine the operational integrity of rotating machinery. Also detailed are the relationships between various vibration characteristics which provide an understanding of the forces generated within operating machinery when conditions of unbalance and misalignment are present. Resonance and beat frequencies are detailed along with sources and cures. Also covered are proper inspection procedures, single plane and dual plane methods of balancing rotating equipment, the three circle method of balancing slow speed fans, advanced rim and face method of precision alignment, and the reverse indicator method of alignment plus much more to fortify the learning experience.

This is the first volume to provide a comprehensive review of this increasingly important crop. It covers research and production practices from around the world, including all of the major avocado growing regions. Topics include history and distribution; botany and taxonomy; climate and soil requirements; genetics, breeding, and biotechnology; cultivars and rootstocks; flowering, pollination, fruit set and development; pests and diseases; and harvest and postharvest technology.

One of the grand challenges in the nano-scopic computing era is guarantees of robustness. Robust computing system design is confronted with quantum physical, probabilistic, and even biological phenomena, and guaranteeing high reliability is much more difficult than ever before. Scaling devices down to the level of single electron operation will bring forth new challenges due to probabilistic effects and uncertainty in guaranteeing 'zero-one' based computing. Minuscule devices imply billions of devices on a single chip, which may help mitigate the challenge of uncertainty by replication and redundancy. However, such device densities will create a design and validation nightmare with the shear scale.

By the author of "Solid State Reactions", this text examines the issues of charge transport mechanisms in ionic conductors and principles of sensor technology or corrosion of metals. It should be of interest to inorganic chemists, solid state physicists and solid state chemists.

Working computationally in applied mathematics is the very essence of dealing with real-world problems in science and engineering. This Handbook - the first of its kind- contains 22 survey articles and chapters focused on various aspects of analytic computational methods in approximation theory and other related fields. The articles represent the leading research activities of contemporary applied mathematics and address problems in a in a broad range of disciplines, including economics, statist ..

Batch reaction systems pose unique challenges to process safety managers because they do not operate in a steady state. The sequence of processing steps, and frequent start-ups and shutdowns, increase the possibility of human errors and equipment failures. And, since batch plants are often designed for shared use, frequent modification of piping and layout may occur, resulting in complex "management of change" issues. This book identifies the singular concerns of batch reaction systems—including potential sources of unsafe conditions—and provides a "how-to" guide for the practicing engineer in dealing with them by applying appropriate practices to prevent accidents.

Intricate and compelling, these Celtic designs encompass a dazzling range of knotwork, spirals, key patterns, and animal forms. A wealth of full- and half-page rectangular forms, motifs, medallions, borders, and corner pieces are all rendered with exquisite finesse by renowned Celtic artist Courtney Davis. These timeless and evocative designs will be an unending source of ideas for artists and designers, both amateur and professional. Courtney Davis works within the best traditions of ancient Celtic style to produce his own unique designs. His books on the subject of Celtic art include Celtic Designs and Motifs, The Celtic Stained Glass Book, and The Celtic Image.

'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland have proved one of the most intractable conflicts in Europe since the Second World War, consistently attracting international attention, particularly from the United States. This highly readable exploration of the central issues and debates about Northern Ireland sets them in the historical context of hundreds of years of conflict. It tackles many questions, such as: What accounts for the perpetuation of ethnic and religious conflict in Ireland? Why has armed violence proven so hard to control? Who are the major figures and issues in the conflict? Can we expect more 'Northern Irelands' in the future?

Solving problems in chemical reaction engineering and kinetics is now easier than ever! As students read through this text, they'll find a comprehensive, introductory treatment of reactors for single-phase and multiphase systems that exposes them to a broad range of reactors and key design features. They'll gain valuable insight on reaction kinetics in relation to chemical reactor design. They will also utilize a special software package that helps them quickly solve systems of algebraic and differential equations, and perform parameter estimation, which gives them more time for analysis.

Religious warfare has been a recurrent feature of European history. In this intelligent and readable new study, the distinguished Crusade historian Norman Housley describes and analyses the principal expressions of holy war in the period from the Hussite wars to the first generation of the Reformation.

The early Quakers denounced the clergy and social 'elite but what of Friends' relationships with others? By examining Quaker attitudes to neighbourliness, the family, the rites of passage, business, and other links, this lively and original study demonstrates that Quakers were not the marginal and isolated people as often portrayed by contemporaries and historians, and explores the their wider and significant impact upon early modern society.

This book is a comprehensive survey of the dialogue between pagans, Jews, and Christians in the Roman empire up to the time when Constantine declared himself a Christian. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar and is devoted to a single text or group of texts with the aim of
identifying the probable audience, the literary milieu, and the circumstances that led to this form of writing.

"Having a background in both combat aviation and physics, I can say without a doubt that there is no other text that allows students with such diverse backgrounds to understand the principles behind the tactical use of radar as quickly and thoroughly as does Introduction to Airborne Radar. The book's conceptual approach is it's unique quality."
- Ed Tomme, Military Pilot Training Instructor

Jean-Charles Hourcade, research director, CIRED CNRS/EHESS:
The novelty of Environmental Markets is that it addresses the sensitive question of the use of market forces to manage a public good such as climate on the basis of a very clear and deep use of the analytical tools of public economics.

The right education and the right experience will only get you so far in the fast-paced world of business. Because business can change faster than you can keep up, you also need the ability to think on your feet and turn on a dime. You may not know it, but the skill you need to achieve in business is the same ability comedians have in spades–the skill of improv.