• condition monitoring
• the analysis of functions and failures
• human error
• the management risk
• failure finding
• the measurement maintenance performance

An incisive and hands-on discussion of how to transform your organization's project management culture into a strategic capability

In Creating Experience-Driven Cultures: How to Drive Transformational Change with Project and Portfolio Management, distinguished business strategist and execution expert Dr. Al Zeitoun delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of how to set up your organization to achieve excellence by building an experience-driven culture. The author expands on the proven 10 pillars of success set out in his previous work, Project Management Next Generation: The Pillars for Organizational Excellence, covering each of the 21st century skills your teams need to have to enhance the experiences of stakeholders. He also builds on the principles captured and analyzed in his work: Program Management: Going beyond Project Management to enable Value-Driven Change.

Readers will find:

• A thorough design of the adaptable future dynamic and adaptable future organization
• Comprehensive explorations of the success ingredients to creating a culture of innovation that drives transformative change
• Practical discussions of how project portfolio management skills have evolved and what the future holds for the role of project and portfolio leaders
• The human connection necessary for the inspiring leaders to achieve balance in the digitally fluent AI era
• In-depth treatments of the continued evolution of the project impact muscle and project management offices in an agile and fast-moving marketplace

Perfect for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, Creating Experience-Driven Cultures will also benefit program and project management professionals, executive sponsors, team leaders, students in project and program management courses, and product team members interested in the future of project and change management.

With over 70% of bearing failures attributed to ineffective lubrication practices, no one involved in asset management can afford to pass up this new edition! As a clear, concise, practical introduction to the world of industrial lubrication, the second edition dispels the myths surrounding lubrication and helps users develop a keen sense and understanding of how lubrication directly and indirectly impacts machine reliability, availability, and ultimately, the bottom line. What's more, it provides readers with practical advice that will allow them to put in place a viable lubrication management program and effectively troubleshoot lubrication related problems immediately, while offering essential information required to significantly reduce equipment downtime and increase life cycle management. It is a significant source that provides vital information and practical methods not currently taught in trade apprenticeship and engineering programs.

Features

• Formatted in an easy to read style.
• Clarifies the subject matter that is often seen as a black art, by dispelling its myths.
• Reviews how bearing, lubricant, and lubrication system manufacturers approach the world of lubrication in different ways, and how this affects the reader.
• Delivers easy to understand lubricant requirement calculations that are rarely disclosed by the lubrication companies
• Explains in a step-by-step process for the first time, exactly how to consistently manually lubricate a bearing.
• Describes how to write an effective Preventive Maintenance job task in objective language to assure consistent work completion every time
• Explains how lubrication is the cornerstone of perimeter based maintenance
• Illustrates to the reader why the grease gun is responsible for so many bearing failures, and how the reader can dramatically increase bearing life with just a few simple steps.

Providing readers with a clear rationale for doing maintenance, this completely updated edition and unique guide is written in a language and style that practicing engineers and managers can understand and apply easily. Effective Maintenance Management examines the role of maintenance in minimizing the risks relating to safety or environmental incidents, adverse publicity, and loss of profitability. In addition to discussing risk reduction tools, it explains their applicability to specific situations so the readers can select the tool that fits their requirements. Aiding to bridge the gap between designers/maintainers and reliability engineers, this guide is sure to help businesses utilize their assets effectively, safely, and profitably.

Features

• Provides a risk reduction model which links maintenance to these risks.
• Enables readers to make the link between maintenance on one hand and safety, profitability, and asset life on the other.
• Examines risks faced during the life cycle of a process plant.
• Discusses a high cost, high downtime maintenance activity, namely plant shutdowns.
• Provides an in-depth look at qualitative and quantitative risks.
• Includes a table of codes that can be used directly or adapted for use in most maintenance management systems.
• Keeps mathematics to a minimum.
• Includes chapter previews and summaries, a list of acronyms, and a glossary of terms.

Best practices from 50+ world-class organizations to improve project management, add business value, and increase benefit realization

Featuring senior executives and project managers from more than 50 world-class companies offering their best practices for successful project management implementation, the newly revised Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices contains updates throughout to reflect the latest project management best practices that add value and efficiency to every level of an organization. The text offers guidance on a wide range of project management best practices, with new coverage of the impact of COVID-19, the growth of nontraditional projects, cultural and emotional intelligence, and much more.

Project Management Best Practices features insights and best practices from world class organizations like Siemens, Deloitte, GEA, Heineken, Sony, Dubai Customs, Philips Medical, IBM, Boeing, Comau, and Hitachi. Case studies from many of these organizations are included in each chapter to practically illustrate various concepts. This Fifth Edition includes updated information from companies covered in the earlier books along with contributions from new companies.

Project Management Best Practices includes information on:

• Project management best practices throughout modern history and how the best of intentions can quickly become migraines
• Responding to changing customer requirements, what to do when the wrong culture is in place, and handling the internal politics of any project
• Strategic planning for project management, roadblocks to excellence, and seven fallacies that delay project management maturity
• Recognizing the need for project management methodology development and where/how artificial intelligence (AI) slots into the project management field

Following the same successful format as its predecessor in terms of content, the Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices is an essential resource for senior level and middle level corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, business consultants, and students in related programs of study.

Quicksilver Mining in the Terlingua Area was originally written by Kathryn B. Walker as the thesis to fulfill the requirements for her master's degree. Her advisor, Dr. Clifford B. Casey, encouraged her to publish it. But it wasn't until years after her death that her daughters were able to bring her dream of publication to fruition. This book is masterfully structured and meticulously researched. It takes the reader on a comprehensive ride explaining mining in Terlingua from a technical, geological, sociological, and economic perspective.

Build scalable, secure, and intelligent systems by utilizing IoT architectures, AWS, Azure, AI, and real-world solutions to become a skilled IIoT architect

Key Features:

- Leverage IoT, AI/ML, and cloud technologies to unlock industrial potential and drive business innovation

- Work with labs on real-world edge computing scenarios, integrating AWS, Azure, and open source tools

- Use diagnostic and predictive analytics to develop digital twins, improve industrial processes, and manage assets

- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description:

In today's automation-driven era, precision is crucial, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has made a remarkable impact. This updated second edition explores the technologies fueling the IIoT revolution and shares essential knowledge to enable you to establish remote-access networks.

Written by IIoT and AI experts, as well as renowned authors, this book helps you enhance your skills in emerging technologies by introducing new techniques from Azure and AWS and keeping you up to date with the latest advancements. You'll find out how Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and MLOps apply to IIoT and learn how to handle complex projects confidently. The book covers identifying and connecting industrial data sources from various sensors, advancing from foundational concepts to professional skills. You'll discover how to connect these sensors to cloud networks such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, and open source IoT platforms, and extract data from the cloud to your devices. Through hands-on experience with tools such as Node-RED, OPC UA, MQTT, NoSQL, defense in depth, and Python, you'll develop streaming and batch-based AI algorithms.

By the end of this book, you'll have achieved a professional level of expertise in the cloud, IoT, and AI, and be able to build more robust, efficient, and reliable IoT infrastructure for your industry.

What You Will Learn:

- Get a solid understanding of industrial processes, devices, and protocols

- Harness IoT technology to effectively manage industrial use cases

- Design and implement an IIoT network flow to continuously monitor the performance of your critical assets

- Get to grips with popular cloud-based platforms such as AWS and Azure

- Explore Edge devices and learn about Edge and fog computing to gather field data

- Apply diagnostic analytics to real-world data to answer critical workforce questions

- Develop AIoT technology for predictive maintenance

Who this book is for:

If you are an IoT architect, developer, AI engineer, or stakeholder involved in designing the architecture systems of the Industrial Internet of Things, this book is for you. The only prerequisite needed is a solid understanding of the Python programming language and networking concepts.

Table of Contents

- Introduction to Industrial IOT

- Understanding the Industrial Process and Devices

- Industrial Data Flow and Devices

- Implementing the Industrial IoT Data Flow

- Applying Cybersecurity

- Performing an Exercise Based on Industrial Protocols and Standards

- Developing Industrial IoT and Architecture

- Implementing a Custom Industrial IoT Platform

- Building an AWS Industrial IOT Solution

- Implementing an Industrial IOT Data Flow with AWS

- Performing a Practical Industrial IoT Solution with Azure

- Implementing an Industrial IoT Data Flow with Azure

- Performing Diagnostic, Maintenance, and Predictive Analytics

- Implementing a Digital Twin - Advanced Analytics

- Deploying an Analytics Model

If you have designs for wonderful machines in mind, but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into real, engineered products that can be manufactured, marketed, and used, this book is for you. Engineering professor and veteran maker Tom Ask helps you integrate mechanical engineering concepts into your creative design process by presenting them in a rigorous but largely nonmathematical format.

Through mind stories and images, this book provides you with a firm grounding in material mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. Students, product and mechanical designers, and inventive makers will also explore nontechnical topics such as aesthetics, ethnography, and branding that influence product appeal and user preference.

• Learn the importance of designing functional products that also appeal to users in subtle ways
• Explore the role of aesthetics, ethnography, brand management, and material culture in product design
• Dive into traditional mechanical engineering disciplines related to the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases
• Understand the human factors of design, such as ergonomics, kinesiology, anthropometry, and biomimicry
• Get an overview of available mechanical systems and components for creating your product

Now in its second edition and written by a highly acclaimed maintenance professional, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand resource provides a short review of all the major discussions going on in the management of the maintenance function. This revision of a classic has been thoroughly updated to include advances in technology and thinking and is sure to be found useful by maintenance professionals everywhere. It's the perfect reference for any maintenance professional that needs a quick update on any specific area within the subject.

Features

• Contains five entirely new chapters, including Dealing with Contracts, 5S, Lean Maintenance, PM Optimizing, and Fire Fighting.
• Offers a complete survey of the field, an introduction to maintenance and a review of maintenance management.
• Provides a manual for cost reduction and a primer for the stockroom.
• Includes a training regime for new supervisors, managers and planners.

This second edition of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance helps plant, process, maintenance and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program, providing proven strategies for regularly monitoring critical process equipment and systems, predicting machine failures, and scheduling maintenance accordingly.

Since the publication of the first edition in 1990, there have been many changes in both technology and methodology, including financial implications, the role of a maintenance organization, predictive maintenance techniques, various analyses, and maintenance of the program itself. This revision includes a complete update of the applicable chapters from the first edition as well as six additional chapters outlining the most recent information available.

Having already been implemented and maintained successfully in hundreds of manufacturing and process plants worldwide, the practices detailed in this second edition of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance will save plants and corporations, as well as U.S. industry as a whole, billions of dollars by minimizing unexpected equipment failures and its resultant high maintenance cost while increasing productivity.

This workbook features a participatory style of learning. You don't sit and read the book without a computer loaded with SIMIO. We expect your active participation in using SIMIO as you turn the pages. We try to carry on a conversation with you. Our belief is that simulation is not a spectator sport.

This edition of the workbook has an evolved structure based on use and experience. More emphasis is placed on why modeling choices are made, to supplement the how in using SIMIO in simulation. In Chapter 1, we present fundamental simulation concepts, independent of SIMIO which can be skipped for those who already understand these fundamentals. In Chapters 2 through 6, concentrates of the use of the Standard Library Objects in SIMIO. You can do a lot of simulation modeling without resorting to more complex concepts. A key part of those chapters is learning to identify/separate the data in a model from the model structure. Chapter 7 introduces the fundamental topic of processes, which we frequently employ in the following chapters. Chapters 8 and 9 concentrate on the important topics of flow and capacity. Chapter 10 introduces optimization in the context of supply chain modeling. Chapter 11 presents the influence of bias and variability on terminating and steady-state simulation. Chapter 12 introduces SIMIO materials handling features. Chapter 13 extends the use of resources while Chapters 14 and 15 describes the use of workers including the detailed services provided by task sequences and their animation. Chapter 16 details the simulation of call centers with reneging, balking, and cost optimization. Chapters 17 through 20 presents object-oriented simulation capabilities in SIMIO. Chapter 17 builds a model out of an existing model (we call it sub-modeling). Chapter 18 describes the anatomy of an existing SIMIO and in Chapter 19 we build a new object by sub-classing an existing object. In Chapter 20 a new object is designed and built from a base SIMIO object and its creation is contrasted with standard SIMIO object. Chapter 21 presents some of the continuous modeling features in SIMIO. Chapters 22 and 23 demonstrates the power of object-oriented simulation in the modeling supply chains and process planning respectively. We include an appendix on input modeling, although SIMIO does not provide software.

The book is designed to be read from chapter to chapter, although it is possible to pick out certain concepts and topics. Some redundancy is helpful in learning. By the time you have finished this book you should be well-prepared to build models in SIMIO and to understand the virtues of different modeling approaches.

Like SIMIO itself, this workbook has been designed for a variety of student, teacher, and practitioner audiences. For example, if you are interested in manufacturing, you will want to be sure to study data-based modeling in Chapter 5, assemply and packaging in Chapter 6, the workstation in Chapter 9, and material handling in Chapter 12. If you are interested in logistics, don't miss modeling of distances in Chapter 3, flow and capacity in Chapter 8, inventories and supply chains in Chapter 10, and free space travel in Chapter12. If you are interested in healthcare, be sure to review scheduled arrivals in Chapter 8, resource decision making in Chapter 13, mobile workers in Chapter 14, and animated people and task sequences in Chapter 15. If object-oreinted simulation is your interest, make sure to study Chapters 17 through 20, which describes how SIMIO provides composition and inheritance to create objects. Manufacting examples and examples from the service sector are used throughout. Also we pay some attention to input modeling (including input sensitivity) and output analysis (including confidence intervals and optimization). This workbook provides comprehensive and in-depth discussion of simulation modeling with SIMIO.

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GAIN A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LATEST PETROLEUM REFINING PROCESS TECHNIQUES

This authoritative resource will prove essential for anyone who needs current, expertly written coverage of the latest developments in the petroleum refining process industry. This fully revised Fourth Edition is a complete compendium of licensable technologies for the refining of petroleum and production of environmentally acceptable fuels and petrochemical intermediates. It delivers in-depth coverage of today's petroleum refining technologies, methods, and best practices.

Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes, Fourth Edition features chapter contributions from experts at some of the world's leading petroleum companies, including: Amec Foster Wheeler, CB&I, Chevron Lummus Global, Honeywell UOP, Sinopec, and Technip Stone & Webster. Within its pages, you will get complete details on the excavation and production of coal, diesel, and heavy crude as well as fuels such as shale oil and gas. Product specifications, economics, and global environmental regulations are thoroughly explained.

If you are looking for clear, up-to-date, and reliable coverage of the latest technologies serving the petroleum industry, your search ends here.

• Alkylation and Polymerization
  
• Base Aromatics Production Processes
  
• Catalytic Cracking
  
• Dehydrogenation
  
• Synthesis Gas and Hydrogen Production
  
• Hydrocracking
  
• Hydrotreating
  
• Isomerization
  
• Separation Processes
  
• Sulfur Compound Extraction and Sweetening
  
• Visbreaking and Coking
  
• Catalytic Reforming
  
• Oxygenates Production Technologies
  
• Olefins from Methanol
  
• Hydrogen Processing
  

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THE NEWEST EDITION OF THE #1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS

In the newly revised 13th Edition of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, project management pioneer, leader, and educator Dr. Harold Kerzner delivers a comprehensive and intuitive approach to project management. Widely known as the bestselling bible of project management, this book aligns with the concepts and standards outlined in PMI's latest A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^(R) Guide) and contains the detailed coverage of tools and methods used at all stages of a project.

New content added to this 13^th Edition includes project health checks, the continued growth of strategic project management, new business models, lean project management, artificial intelligence, and the use of new metrics and KPIs. Supplementary material for academic and corporate instructors, students, and practicing project managers can be found on the book's companion website.

• A thorough introduction to project management concepts, like project success definition, the role of the project manager, working with executives, and project classification
• Comprehensive explorations of the evolution and growth of project management, organizational structures, staffing a project team, and management functions
• Practical discussions of communications management, conflicts, project planning, network scheduling techniques, and pricing and estimation
• In-depth examinations of cost control, metrics and KPIs, and risk, contract, and quality management

Perfect for students and scholars of project management in business and engineering programs, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone studying for the PMP^(R) exam, as well as practicing project managers, project consultants, and trainers.

Have you ever felt the thrill of slicing through metal with lightning speed? Do you wonder what it's like to harness the power of plasma? How to Use a Plasma Cutter is your comprehensive guide to mastering one of the most exhilarating tools in metalworking. Whether you are a beginner intrigued by metal art or a professional looking to refine your skills, this book holds the keys to unlocking the full potential of a plasma cutter.

Inside, you will discover not just the technical how-tos, but also the profound safety practices that protect you from the inherent dangers of plasma cutting. With clear instructions, expert tips, and step-by-step tutorials, this book assures that there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained. From setting up your equipment to executing the perfect cut, and even maintenance tips to keep your cutter in top shape, every page empowers you to improve your craft.

Dive into How to Use a Plasma Cutter and start transforming raw metal into works of art, functional parts, or custom fabrications with precision and confidence. This book is not just about learning; it's about experiencing the power of creation at your fingertips.

Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook, Third Edition discusses the mechanical engineering skills that are essential to power generation, production, and transportation. Machine elements such as bearings, shafts, gears, belts, chains, clutches and belts represent fundamental building blocks for a wide range of technology applications. The aim of this handbook is to present an overview of the design process and to introduce the technology and selection of specific machine elements that are fundamental to a wide range of mechanical engineering design applications.

This book includes detailed worked examples for the design and application of machine elements and over 600 images, with line drawings complemented by solid model illustrations to aid understanding of the machine elements and assemblies concerned. The context for engineering and mechanical design is introduced in the first chapter, which also presents a blended design process, incorporating principles from systematic and holistic design, as well as practical project management.

Throughout the globe, STEM careers exist. However, in some countries, particular STEM careers have been male-dominated while in other countries no gender biases exist as it relates to STEM careers. One common trend which occurs throughout the world is that women who are working in these STEM related fields typically leave after about five years. Contrarily, it has also been uncovered that more women stay in these fields when we all work together.

Empowering Women in STEM: Working Together to Inspire the Future provides a platform to share the stories of those who have been in STEM careers but have pivoted to other areas by utilizing the STEM skills they learned. It bridges the gap between those who are thinking about entering or leaving STEM careers, along with those who want to encourage others into STEM careers. This book showcases how everyone's journey is different, some may have unexpected twists and turns while others appear to conform to the normal rules outlined by society. By offering a front-row seat on a journey that takes many different paths, this book provides advice that can lead to a STEM career with or without having a STEM background. The different roads taken are highlighted to show how everyone's path is unique and how that is okay.

With the upcoming generation constantly looking for ways to fit in or be able to identify with role models to help them chart their way forward, this book ensures that they have not just one, but a variety of role models and success stories to relate to. It also offers some key advice which can be applied to any field they choose. In addition to having women and men from across the globe share their stories about various fields, this book also is written for professionals who may be considering a switch of career or deciding to leave STEM, and for university students who are trying to figure out their career choices and paths to take to gain more insight into possible new career goals in STEM.

This definitive guide is your all-in-one resource to master the intricacies of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. Whether you're a seasoned machinist or a curious beginner, this handbook provides a clear and concise pathway to CNC excellence.

Key Features:

★In-Depth Exploration: Delve into the fundamental principles of CNC machining, from basic concepts to advanced techniques.

★Practical Guidance: Learn hands-on skills for operating, setting up, and programming CNC machines with precision and efficiency.

★Real-World Applications: Discover real-world examples and case studies to apply your knowledge to practical scenarios.

★Troubleshooting Tips: Gain valuable insights into common CNC challenges and effective troubleshooting strategies.

★Step-by-Step Tutorials: Follow along with detailed tutorials to master essential CNC skills, from toolpath generation to machine calibration.

★Comprehensive Reference: Utilize the book as a valuable reference tool for quick access to important information and best practices.

Who This Book Is For:

✔CNC Operators: Enhance your skills and become a more proficient CNC operator.

✔Machinists: Expand your expertise and transition into CNC machining with confidence.

✔Engineers: Gain a deeper understanding of CNC technology and its applications in manufacturing.

Students and Hobbyists: Explore the world of CNC machining and develop practical skills.

✔Elevate your CNC mastery with The Complete CNC Master Handbook. Your journey to CNC success starts here.