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Practical Industrial Data Networksby Steve Mackay; Edwin Wright; Deon Reynders; John Park
Elsevier 2004; US$ 66.95There are many data communications titles covering design, installation, etc, but almost none that specifically focus on industrial networks, which are an essential part of the day-to-day work of industrial control systems engineers, and the main focus of an increasingly large group of network specialists. The focus of this book makes it uniquely relevant to control engineers and network designers working in this area. The industrial application of networking is explored in terms of design, installation and troubleshooting, building the skills required to identify, prevent and fix common industrial data communications problems - both at the design stage and in the maintenance phase. The focus of this book is 'outside the box'. The emphasis... more...
Practical Data Communications for Instrumentation and Controlby Steve Mackay; Edwin Wright; John Park
Elsevier 2003; US$ 69.95Instrumentation and control systems are highly reliant on data communications, so a working knowledge of the latest communications technologies and the essential protocols is essential for anyone designing, specifying or using instrumentation and control systems. This book is the only title on the market designed specifically for this audience. This is a comprehensive treatment of industrial data communication systems. Commencing with a thorough discussion of the popular RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 standards it then moves on to industrial protocols, industrial networks and the communication requirements for the 'smart' instrumentation which is becoming de rigeur in industry today. The book also provides a solid grounding in the various Fieldbus... more...
Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Designby Deepak Malhorta
SME 2009; US$ 129.00The key to building better and more reliable plants is staying abreast of new technologies and equipment improvements. Whether you?re an aspiring engineering student or a seasoned practitioner, you won?t find a more comprehensive or more up-to-date resource than Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design. A compilation of engaging and insightful papers from the prestigious 2009 plant design conference, this volume is a sequel to Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control, an industry standard published in 2002. more...
Physics and Technology for Future Presidentsby Richard A. Muller
Princeton University Press 2010; US$ 65.00Physics and Technology for Future Presidents contains the essential physics that students need in order to understand today's core science and technology issues, and to become the next generation of world leaders. From the physics of energy to climate change, and from spy technology to quantum computers, this is the only textbook to focus on the modern physics affecting the decisions of political leaders and CEOs and, consequently, the lives of every citizen. How practical are alternative energy sources? Can satellites really read license plates from space? What is the quantum physics behind iPods and supermarket scanners? And how much should we fear a terrorist nuke? This lively book empowers students possessing any level of scientific... more...
Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamicsby John M. Vance; Fouad Y. Zeidan; Brian Murphy
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 175.00An in-depth analysis of machine vibration in rotating machinery Whether it's a compressor on an offshore platform, a turbocharger in a truck or automobile, or a turbine in a jet airplane, rotating machinery is the driving force behind almost anything that produces or uses energy. Counted on daily to perform any number of vital societal tasks, turbomachinery uses high rotational speeds to produce amazing amounts of power efficiently. The key to increasing its longevity, efficiency, and reliability lies in the examination of rotor vibration and bearing dynamics, a field called rotordynamics. A valuable textbook for beginners as well as a handy reference for experts, Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics is teeming with rich technical detail... more...
Rotating Machinery Vibrationby Maurice L. Adams
CRC Press 2009; US$ 159.95Diagnosis and correction are critical tasks for the vibrations engineer. This title provides a comprehensive, consolidated overview of the fundamentals of rotating machinery vibration and addresses computer model building, sources and types of vibration, and machine vibration signal analysis. more...
The Evolution of Useful Thingsby Henry Petroski
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2010; US$ 11.99How did the table fork acquire a fourth tine? What advantage does the Phillips-head screw have over its single-grooved predecessor? Why does the paper clip look the way it does? What makes Scotch tape Scotch? In this delightful book Henry, Petroski takes a microscopic look at artifacts that most of us count on but rarely contemplate, including such icons of the everyday as pins, Post-its, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. At the same time, he offers a convincing new theory of technological innovation as a response to the perceived failures of existing products—suggesting that irritation, and not necessity, is the mother of invention. From the Trade Paperback edition. more...
Global Restructuring of the Steel Industryby Dr Amiya Kumar Bagchi; Anthony P. D'Costa
Routledge 1999; US$ 190.00Using case studies from USA, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and India, this work explains how and why the steel industry has shifted from the advanced capitalist countries to the late industrializing countries. more...
Technology Managementby Amy Zuckerman
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2002; US$ 12.99Fast track route to managing technology Covers the key areas of technology management from knowing which technology trends count and managing technology change, to devising the right level of technology training and and selecting technologies that match your business strategy. Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including ACUNIA, Nextel, and Seven-Eleven Japan and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Marc Adreesen and Timothy Berners-Lee Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide more...
Industrial Locationby James W. Harrington; Barney Warf
Routledge 1995; US$ 71.95A comprehensive introduction to the economic, social and political forces which have shaped contemporary patterns of industrialization in the USA and other countries. The changing nature of production and systems are also examined in detail more...









