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This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors,...

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select, operate, and troubleshoot compressors. Complete with real-life case histories, the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and isolating various...

Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience...

Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience in machinery failure avoidance, Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability offers proven solutions to a pervasive and expensive problem in modern industry - compressor failure. This succinct, on-the-job guide addresses elusive causes of compressor failure and...

Conditioned-based maintenance (CBM) provides you with the tools necessary to squeeze every...

Conditioned-based maintenance (CBM) provides you with the tools necessary to squeeze every possible hour out of your machinery. It saves you money by matching service intervals to the working environment and real-time machine health. CBM is unique because it involves maintenance that is predictive as well as preventative. Fluid analysis...

The iron, coal, precious metal, and mineral mining industries subject lubrication and...

The iron, coal, precious metal, and mineral mining industries subject lubrication and hydraulic systems and components to extreme levels of contamination that are rarely seen in other manufacturing environments. Yet, in one case study, an iron ore processing facility was able to reduce the material and labor expenses associated with...

Assets are the resources a company manipulates and uses to make income....

Assets are the resources a company manipulates and uses to make income. This book helps to ensure your assets are always available to make income. It describes how to design for and care for production and facility assets. In his fun and informative second work, Cover Your A$$ets: Asset Management at Your...

Whether it's a budget issue, management buy-in, lack of individuals or just...

Whether it's a budget issue, management buy-in, lack of individuals or just a small company with limited funds, there are ways to establish an effective oil analysis program with minimal startup and operation costs. In this session you'll hear case studies on alternatives to expensive in-house test equipment, good utilization...

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest...

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest and most productive ways to avoid equipment failure. This book describes many lubrication-related variables that can be quickly and easily monitored in a short timeframe. These inspections will be revealing, and can serve as the foundation of a...

When a metal component fails, its fracture surface is the greatest source...

When a metal component fails, its fracture surface is the greatest source of information as to why it failed - it just needs to be decoded. This book introduces fractography and how to decode the fracture features of mechanical failures. It demonstrates how to visually diagnose and interpret ductile, brittle...

In Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! A Journey to the Precision...

In Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! A Journey to the Precision Domain you will learn: Strategies and tools for organizational evolution How to stop spending money fixing failures and losing production How defects affect bottom line results How to use the Hero's Journey to build a learning organization Don't...

TBT13 How to Drain and Fill Using an S&R Container. List of...

TBT13 How to Drain and Fill Using an S&R Container. List of Objectives How to drain and fill a reservoir using an S&R container. What is an S&R container? Why use an S&R container? When to use an S&R container? Where on the equipment should you use an S&R container?...

Instructor:    Jeremy Wright Course Length:   40 Minutes License: 1 seat x...

Instructor:    Jeremy Wright Course Length:   40 Minutes License: 1 seat x 365 days* The most important maintenance function doesn't require anything from your toolbox. Nor does it involve an instrument or an oil sample. It may not even be on your PM schedule or lube route. What it does...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* Electric motor bearings are fragile parts that require precise lubrication strategy. Common maintenance mistakes include incorrect lubricant selection, contamination, loss of lubricant and over-greasing. Jeremy Wright describes the best practices for creating an effective motor bearing lubrication...

This technical reference book comprises of over 20 years’ experience in the...

This technical reference book comprises of over 20 years’ experience in the fields of Vibration Analysis, Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering. It is written with the technical tradesperson in mind, interpreting Vibration principles into layman’s terms. It has taken 7 years to fine tune the book and I have been...

The National Institutes of Health is the Federal focal point for medical...

The National Institutes of Health is the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. On the main campus in Bethesda, MD, some 20,000 doctors, researchers, and scientists work in over 60 buildings to advance the state of medical knowledge and research. The Building Maintenance Team (BMT) provides...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute size of the filter pores and that all particles greater than this size will be stopped. This is not the case, and this paper addresses the basic concept of filter ratings and the often quoted Beta Performance values....

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when...

In the course of fluid monitoring, it is necessary to know when fluid contamination can be repaired, or when a system needs to be flushed. Careful evaluation helps determine if the fluid is salvageable, and if not, it is important to know how much fluid will be needed to flush...

When it comes to food processing, effective lubrication is fundamental to reliable...

When it comes to food processing, effective lubrication is fundamental to reliable and efficient manufacturing. When the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was enacted in 2011, manufacturers contributing to the creation of food, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements were mandated to implement systems and controls that specifically address the hazards which...

Written by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses...

Written by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses the theory, design, analysis, and application of fluid film lubrication, providing proven methods for reducing friction in rotating machinery components. The book thoroughly addresses all aspects of the topic, from viscosity and rotor-bearing dynamics to elastohydrodynamic lubrication and...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type,...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type, but they are not the only type. Greases are generally characterized and sold according to their thickener type and/or base fluid composition. While lithium complex thickened greases have historically been the choice for high performance applications, recent advances...

The definitive book on the science of grease lubrication for roller and...

The definitive book on the science of grease lubrication for roller and needle bearings in industrial and vehicle engineering. Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings provides an overview of the existing knowledge on the various aspects of grease lubrication (including lubrication systems) and the state of the art models that exist today....

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster...

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster to send a clear message that proper care for lubricants and hydraulic fluids is critical. Poster Title: Home Sweet Home Poster Subtitle: Give oil a healthy place to live. Practice good reservoir management. Pointers: Ten bulleted tips such...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization?...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization? How are you communicating that value - both internally and externally? If you're not talking about driving shareholder value and economic value added (EVA), you're missing what reliability truly means for your business and your bottom line. This...