6 1/8 X 9 1/5 in 'Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment' is an overview of the main types of rotating machinery in industry, with a practical emphasis on component design, and covers such aspects as performance parameters, system dynamics, surge control, vibration , radial bearing and seal design, performance , and mechanical and auxiliary system condition monitoring. 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.