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Industrial Electronics for Engineers, Chemists, and Techniciansby Daniel J. Shanefield
Elsevier 2007; US$ 80.00Turn to this multipurpose reference for a practical understanding of electronics in the factory or laboratory. It's perfect for people who are not electrical engineers but who need to use electronic equipment every day at work. Avoid or solve common problems in the use of electronics in the factory or lab and optimize the use of measurement and control equipment with this helpful resource! The guide is easy to understand by anyone who has taken a high school physics courseùyet it provides quick, specific solutions for such electronics issues as feedback oscillation, ground loops, impedance mismatch, noise pickup, and optimization of PID controllers. Use Industrial Electronics as a hands-on resource to handle typical electronics questions... more...
Lean Office and Service Simplifiedby Drew Locher
CRC Press 2011; US$ 39.95Demystifying the application of Lean methods, Lean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide goes beyond the basic tools to detail the key concepts of Lean as they apply to office and service environments. It begins by discussing value stream management, followed by chapters on standard work, flow, level pull, and visual management. The book covers essential Lean tools, including 5S and mistake proofing. It breaks down Lean concepts into their elementary components, describes them in a nonmanufacturing context, and supplies readers with specific how-to methodologies. Providing detailed examples throughout, the text illustrates the functions found in most service organizations, as well as the administrative areas of manufacturing... more...
Using the Project Management Maturity Modelby Harold Kerzner
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 85.00Updated for today's businesses-a proven model FOR assessment and ongoing improvement Using the Project Management Maturity Model , Second Edition is the updated edition of Harold Kerzner's renowned book covering his Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM). In this hands-on book, Kerzner offers a unique, industry-validated tool for helping companies of all sizes assess and improve their progress in integrating project management into every part of their organizations. Conveniently organized into two sections, this Second Edition begins with an examination of strategic planning principles and the ways they relate to project management. In the second section, PMMM is introduced with in-depth coverage of the five different levels of development... more...
Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Bookby Norman Hall
F+W Media 2010; US$ 15.95Want to be a firefighter? Do you know what is involved in taking the exam? Don't take a chance at failing a test that you could ace--learn from the expert, Norman Hall. For more than a decade, Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book has been the #1 test preparation book for prospective firefighters. Back by popular demand, Norman Hall has completely updated and revised this hugely successful book for this second edition, presenting new tips and time-tested methods for attaining the highest scores. Practice your skills using these features: tips on how to pass the physical requirements; practice exams with answer keys; memory aids to help candidates master the recall test; tables for self-scoring; insights on what a career in firefighting... more...
Control System Design Guideby George Ellis
Elsevier Science 2012; US$ 89.95Control Systems Design Guide has helped thousands of engineers to improve machine performance. This fourth edition of the practical guide has been updated with cutting-edge control design scenarios, models and simulations enabling apps from battlebots to solar collectors. This useful reference enhances coverage of practical applications via the inclusion of new control system models, troubleshooting tips, and expanded coverage of complex systems requirements, such as increased speed, precision and remote capabilities, bridging the gap between the complex, math-heavy control theory taught in formal courses, and the efficient implementation required in real industry settings. George Ellis is Director of Technology Planning and Chief Engineer... more...
Fundamentals of Manufacturing For Engineersby F. Waters
CRC Press 1996; US$ 59.95A clear and practical textbook providing an authoritative and stimulating read for those on first courses in the principles of manufacturing processes, which should serve as a foundation for more advanced study. more...
Multisensor Instrumentation 6 & sigma Designby Patrick H. Garrett
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 127.00A groundbreaking book based on a landmark quality initiative In today's information-driven enterprises, accuracy is essential in computer-integrated measurement and control systems, where academia, government, and industry invest considerable resources in methodologies for achieving and maintaining high performance. Multisensor Instrumentation 6σ Design offers a blueprint-drawn from the author's thirty years of experience at federal laboratories, steel producers, and General Electric-for defined-accuracy computer-based measurement and control instrumentation. Based on GE's Six-Sigma initiative, which was described by GE Chairman and CEO Jack Welch as "the most important initiative this company has ever undertaken," it presents a... more...
Homogeneous Catalysisby Sumit Bhaduri; Doble Mukesh
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 163.00Homogeneous catalysis made easy through real-world examples and illustrations. The field of homogeneous catalysis has grown dramatically over the past decade, boasting many new applications in the chemical, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. This timely work offers a unified, easy-to-understand treatment of this challenging area of chemistry. With a practical emphasis and a thorough, selective survey of current literature, the authors present homogeneous catalytic reactions proven successful in industrial applications-illustrating both the mechanistic principles and illuminating new areas of academic and industrial research. An ideal self-study guide for inorganic chemists seeking to gain entry into the field as well as a much-needed... more...
Handbook of Radical Polymerizationby Krzysztof Matyjaszewski; Thomas P. Davis
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 321.00(Co)polymers prepared via free radical mechanism, together with polyolefins, comprise the largest portion of the commodity plastics industry and are also used for preparation of many specialty materials. Handbook of Radical Polymerization provides a concise source of information on mechanisms, synthetic techniques, and characterization methods and addresses future trends for polymers made by free radical intermediates. A one-stop, at-your-fingertips source of information for students, researchers, technologists, and industrial managers, the Handbook functions as a single reference of the conventional and controlled/living radical polymerization methods. Two expert editors collect and present historical background of the technique, basic information... more...
Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safetyby T. S. S. Dikshith; Prakash V. Diwan
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 260.00Exposure to a wide variety of chemicals and drugs has become common in industrial, laboratory, and even household environments. Fortunately, global understanding and consequently global safety standards regarding the management of toxic and hazardous substances are fast approaching uniformity. The methods of handling, use, transportation, storage, and disposal in particular are moving toward standardization. As these protocols involving chemicals and drugs continue to cross international borders, students and professionals need a reliable resource to ensure they observe appropriate safety standards. The Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety covers not only current standards, but also a wealth of information on toxins to help regulatory... more...









