Title: Handbook of Condition Monitoring : Techniques and Methodology Author: Alan Davies ISBN: 0412613204 / 9780412613203 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 592 Publisher: CHAPMAN & HALL Year: 1998 Availability: Out of Stock
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In today's competitive climate the economies of production have become a critical factor for all manufacturing companies. For this reason, achieving cost-effective plant maintenance is highly important. In this context monitoring plays a vital role.
The purpose of this book is to inform readers about techniques currently available in the field of condition monitoring, and the methodology used in their application. With contributions from experts throughout the world, the Handbook of Condition Monitoring addresses the four major technique areas in condition monitoring in addition to the latest developments in condition monitoring research.
Significantly, the Handbook of Condition Monitoring includes the following features:
* Comprehensive coverage of the full range of techniques and methodologies
* Accepted knowledge and new developments
* Both technical and managerial content.
This is the essential reference book for maintenance technicians, engineers, managers and researchers as well as graduate students involved in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, and condition monitoring.
Preface
Part I : Introduction to Condition Monitoring Chapter 1 : Condition Monitoring and the Integrity of Industrial Systems Chapter 2 : Condition Based Maintenance
Part II : Techniques for Visual Inspection Chapter 3 : Visual Inspection Systems Chapter 4 : Thermal Monitoring Using Infrared Thermography Chapter 5 : Surface and Internal Defect Detection Chapter 6 : Commercial Applications of Visual Monitoring
Part III : Techniques for Performance Monitoring Chapter 7 : System Quantity/Quality Assessment - the Quasi-Steady State Monitoring of Inputs and Outputs Chapter 8 : System Input/Output Monitoring Chapter 9 : System Monitoring and the Use of Models Chapter 10 : Commercial Applications of Performance Monitoring
Part IV : Techniques for Vibration Monitoring Chapter 11 : Review of Fundamental Vibration Theory Chapter 12 : Common Vibration Monitoring Techniques Chapter 13 : Fundamentals of Vibroacoustical Condition Monitoring Chapter 14 : Commercial Applications of Vibration Monitoring
Part V : Techniques of Wear Debris Analysis Chapter 15 : Detection and Diagnosis of Wear Through Oil and Wear Debris Analysis
Chapter 16 : Wear Particle Collection and Evaluation Chapter 17 : Lubricant Analysis as a Condition Monitoring Technique Chapter 18 : Commercial Applications of Wear Debris Analysis
Part VI : Adopting a Condition-Based Maintenance Strategy Chapter 19 : Financial Implications and Cost Justification Chapter 20 : Technique Selection and Implementation in Condition Monitoring Chapter 21 : Pitfalls, Benefits and Collective Wisdom
Part VII : Research and Development in Condition Monitoring Chapter 22 : Knowledge-Based Systems for Condition Monitoring Chapter 23 : Future Developments in Condition Monitoring Techniques and Systems