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CH-E - Handling Chemicals - Tips, Tricks and Tools
This manual will greatly assist you in communicating more effectively with your chemical engineering colleagues. If you are a non-chemical engineer this book will be invaluable in increasing your skills and knowledge in this area.
CE-E - Practical Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
Many technical professionals today find themselves working with large scale chemical processes even though they don't have formal training in Chemical Engineering. This manual intends to fill this gap and provide you with knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals along with the ability to apply this knowledge to specify, design, operate, maintain and troubleshoot chemical processes. If you are a non-chemical engineer this manual will enable you to confidently talk to and work effectively with chemical engineers and process equipment.
SE-E - Best Practice in Sewage and Effluent Treatment Technologies
This manual has tips and tricks to help you to install an effective Sewage and Effluent Treatment system.
CT-E - Designing, Specifying and Constructing with Modern Concrete
This manual deals with the manufacture, design and maintenance of concrete, including details about ingredients and how quality and quantity affects the final product. Other areas covered are: concrete specifications standards and codes concepts such as ready-mix, precast and prestressed concrete and their applications suggestions for best practice for protection and maintenance of concrete.
HW-E - Hazardous Waste Management and Pollution Prevention
This manual provides an excellent introduction to mastering the management of hazardous waste materials as well as preventing contamination of the environment. Other areas covered are: legal and regulatory aspects of pollution handling hazardous waste materials within your plant reducing the amount of hazardous waste produced ways to save money through preventing personal injury and preventing or limiting the effects of accidental pollution.
SD-E - Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
This manual will help you gain the basic knowledge of structural engineering including principles of analysis of structures and their application, behavior of materials under loading, selection of construction materials and design fundamentals for RCC and steel structures.
The emphasis has been kept on the determination of the nature and amount of stress developed under loads, and the way structures offer resistance to it. Being the most widely used construction materials, RCC and steel have been covered in detail, though masonry and timber have been described briefly as well.
TN-E - Transportation Planning and Management
This manual will help you anticipate future traffic problems of a transportation network, develop intelligent transportation systems as well as efficient parking systems, and understand the concepts of traffic calming and forecasts. You will be able to put this knowledge into practice to manage traffic in your small neighborhood/complex/construction site.
AV-E - Advanced TCPIP-based Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians
This manual is for engineers and technicians who need a practical and extensive knowledge of the design and troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet networks, as well as the selection, installation, and configuration of components such as routers and switches.
It deals in-depth with the underlying TCP/IP protocols, and specifically addresses both design and configuration issues related to IPv4 and the more recent IPv6.
It also covers the more advanced aspects and applications of Ethernet such as advanced switching and routing, CCTV over IP, OPC and Modbus/TCP over Ethernet, industrial security, intrinsically safe applications, switched rings (included the latest IEC 62439-3 redundant ring standard), and highly-deterministic Ethernet-based field buses (e.g. for servo control) capable of 1 millisecond repetition rates and jitter of less than 1 microsecond.
BP-E - Best Practice in Industrial Data Communications
This manual outlines the best practice in designing, installing, commissioning and troubleshooting industrial data communications systems. In any given plant, factory or installation there are a myriad of different industrial communications standards used and the key to successful implementation is the degree to which the entire system integrates and works together.
With so many different standards on the market today, the debate is not about what is the best - be it Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Devicenet or Industrial Ethernet, but rather about selecting the most appropriate technologies and standards for a given application and then ensuring that best practice is followed in designing, installing and commissioning the data communications links to ensure they run fault-free.
DC-E - Data Communications & Networking for Engineers and Technicians
This unique manual will equip you with the knowledge to analyze, specify and debug Data Communications and Networking systems in the instrumentation and control environment.
FO-E - Fibre Optics for Engineers & Technicians
This is a comprehensive manual that provides the necessary background to understand the fundamentals of fibre optic systems and their individual components including: o fibres o cable construction o connectors o splices o optical sources and detectors. You will be able to use this knowledge to develop the required techniques for design, installation and maintenance of fibre optic systems.
FE-E - Fieldbus, Devicenet & Ethernet for Industry
Ethernet is fast becoming the obvious choice for industrial control networking worldwide. While the basic structure of Ethernet has not changed much, the faster technologies such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet have increased the complexity and choices you have available in planning and designing these systems. There has also been a convergence between Fieldbus and DeviceNet standards in that they are also increasingly becoming based on industrial Ethernet for the higher speed data transfer applications. There is a fair degree of confusion about where Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Ethernet are applied and this manual explains a clear comparison between the different standards and where they are applied.
DT-E - Hands-on Data Communications, Networking and TCPIP Troubleshooting
More and more people who work in plants need to understand how data from the field is transmitted to the control room and even to Manufacturing Execution Systems located in head offices situated considerable distances from the plant. It is a technological marvel and this manual helps you to understand the flow of information and the various techniques involved in it.
WC-E - Industrial Wireless for Engineers and Technicians
The most important objective of wireless communications networks must be to achieve similar capacities, bandwidths, responsiveness and availability to that of wire-based communications systems. This manual covers the essential areas of robust wireless links, correct integration with the wired communications systems, and proper data security. Apart from covering wireless basics, this manual also provides an in-depth coverage of the main industrial wireless technologies in use today - radio modems, IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless PAN technology as implemented by a multitude of process control system vendors. This manual should give you a clear understanding of the choices available to you in designing and implementing your own industrial wireless network.
DN-E - Practical DNP3 and Modern SCADA Systems
This manual covers the essentials of SCADA communication systems focusing on DNP3 and the other new developments in this area. The manual commences with a brief review of the fundamentals of SCADA systems hardware, software and the communications systems (such as RS-232 and RS-485 Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA operator stations together.
A solid review is then done on the DNP3 protocol where its features, message structure, practical benefits and applications are discussed. The manual is intended to be product independent but examples will be taken from existing products to ensure that all aspects of the DNP3 protocol are covered. The manual provides you with the tools to design your next SCADA system more effectively using DNP3 and draw on the latest technologies.
FX-E - Practical Fibre Optics and Interfacing Techniques to Industrial Ethernet and Wireless
This manual will provide you with the necessary background to understand the fundamentals of fibre optic systems and their individual components including fibres, cable construction, connectors, splices and optical sources and detectors. Various pitfalls associated with the implementation of fibre optic systems are discussed and workable solutions to these problems are provided. It will provide you with the knowledge to develop the required techniques for design, installation and maintenance of fibre optic systems.
VO-E - Practical Fundamentals of Voice Over IP (VOIP)
This manual provides solid practical advice on application, implementation and, most importantly, troubleshooting Voice Over IP (VOIP) systems.
IN-E - Practical Industrial Networking for Engineers and Technicians
This manual will give you valuable tools for designing, commissioning and installing your own industrial network. The focus is on the physical layer and installing and commissioning simple industrial networking systems.
RM-E - Practical Radio Telemetry Systems for Industry
This manual covers topics such as antennas and fixed systems. Other essentials of data communications (and Ethernet) are also reviewed as they apply to radio telemetry systems. A selection of case studies is used to illustrate the key concepts with examples of real-world radio telemetry systems in the water, electrical and processing industries.
TC-E - Practical TCPIP & Ethernet Networking for Industry
SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers and even low level instruments are using TCP/IP and Ethernet to transfer information. The reasons are not hard to find. TCP/IP and Ethernet are truly open standards available to competing manufacturers and providing the user with a common standard. In addition, the cost of TCP/IP and Ethernet is low. This manual has been structured to cover the main areas of TCP/IP and Ethernet in detail, while going through the practical implementation of TCP/IP in computer and industrial areas and practical use of the Internet and intranets. Troubleshooting and maintenance of TCP/IP networks and communication systems in an office and industrial environment are also covered.
ET-E - Practical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Ethernet Networks
While the basic structure of Ethernet has not changed much, the faster technologies such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet have increased the complexity and choices you have available in planning and designing these systems. As Ethernet has become more complex, a number of misconceptions have arisen as to how Ethernet functions and how the system should be optimally configured. This manual addresses these issues in a clear and practical manner, thus enabling you to apply the technology quickly and effectively in your next project. This manual commences with a brief outline of the Fundamentals of Ethernet and its operation.
The method of access is discussed in depth, and topics such as full duplex and auto negotiation are explained. The best methods of designing and installing the cabling systems are then explored with the discussion ranging from 10Base-T over twisted pair to Gigabit Ethernet cabling. Methods of optimising Ethernet to obtain best performance are then defined. Finally the all important topic of troubleshooting is examined with a summary of the typical problems you are likely to encounter from a two station network all the way up to a system comprising 30,000 PCs.
ID-E - Practical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving of Industrial Data Communications
Communications problems range from simple wiring problems to intermittent transfer of protocol messages. The communications system on your plant underpins your entire operation. It is critical that you have the knowledge and tools to quickly identify and fix problems as they occur, to ensure you have a secure system. No compromise is possible here. This manual distills all the tips and tricks learnt with the benefit of many years of experience. It offers a common approach covering all of the sections with each standard/protocol having the following structure: o Quick overview of the standard o Common problems and faults with this standard o Description of tools used Each of the typical faults are then discussed in depth with details on fixing them.
MB-E - Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Modbus Protocols
This manual focuses on the main issues of troubleshooting the industrial data communications network of today, enabling you to walk onto your plant or facility to troubleshoot and fix problems as quickly as possible. The focus is on the Modbus suite of protocols and their associated standards.
TT-E - Practical Troubleshooting of TCPIP Networks
This manual covers the essentials of network management, including fault finding at Ethernet/IP/TCP and application levels.
WE-E - Practical Wireless, Ethernet and TCPIP Networking
This manual commences with an overview of wireless communications and how radio works, followed by a practical discussion of Ethernet as this is always a key ingredient in a successful wireless implementation strategy. It will give you a clear understanding of the choices available to you in designing and implementing your own wireless and associated Ethernet networks.
RS-E - Routers & Switches (TCPIP & Ethernet)
This manual goes through the basics of routers, routed and routing protocols and the basic rules to follow in building internet works. If you are using any form of communication system or are applying modern PLC's/SCADA systems this manual will give you the essential tools in working with your networks.
AN-E - Setting Up, Understanding and Troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet and Automation Networks
This manual takes all the latest techniques and know-how relating to industrial data communications systems and distills them into one book so you can update yourself in this fast-moving and powerful area. It also covers the latest information on Industrial Ethernet, Industrial Automation networks, Industrial Network Security and OPC. Finally it also looks at every system manager's nightmare - security - and will suggest some simple common-sense and internationally-accepted measures to keep the hackers at bay.
TE-E - Telecommunications and Wireless Communications
This manual covers the fundamentals of telecommunications and is suitable for anyone looking for a complete understanding of the essentials of the terms, jargon and technologies used. This manual is designed for those who require a basic but fundamental grounding in telecommunications and is of special benefit for those who want to apply the technology quickly.
IT-E - Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet & TCPIP Networks
This manual covers key issues in troubleshooting TCP/IP and Ethernet in detail, while going through the practical implementation of TCP/IP in office and industrial networks and the practical use of the Internet and Intranets. Troubleshooting and maintenance of TCP/IP networks and communication systems in an office and industrial environment are also covered.
WX-E - WiMAX - The Essentials for Engineers and Technicians
WiMAX - The Essentials provides a snapshot of all aspects of mobile WiMAX networks, beginning with a discussion of the current state of wireless networks and a definition as to where WiMAX fits in. The WiMAX network architecture and its components are introduced to provide an end-to-end view of the WiMAX network.
CB-E - Circuit Breakers and Switchgear
Failure to efficiently disconnect faults elsewhere in the network or failure in switchgear itself is costly, resulting in additional loss of supply, damage to equipment and possibly fatal injury, to personnel.
It is therefore critically important that switchgear is operated and maintained correctly, within an overall asset management regime that is both economic and effective in securing a high level of system reliability.
EW-E - Electrical Drawings and Schematics
The objective of this book is to familiarize the readers with the various standards and practices used for reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics. The courseware helps the readers understand the symbols and the language used in electrical drawings in line with the international standards and practices.
RC-E - Electrical Maintenance for Engineers and Technicians
This manual will update you with the latest information on cables, substations and switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers. You will become familiar with the latest techniques in control and maintenance and safety operations of the above-mentioned electrical equipment.
EA-E - Emergency Power Supplies Electrical Distribution Design, Installation and Commissioning
This manual will enable you to understand the level of failure-proofing that specific equipment may require, evaluate available options objectively, specify the best and most economical solution, and manage the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the distribution system.
MF-E - Fundamentals of Smart Metering
This manual will cover the methods and concepts used in smart metering. The technologies used to handle data from smart meters and the new software utilities to handle the reading. The technologies used in the billing and handling of customers. Upon completion of this workshop the attendees will have a clear understanding of the design and engineering principles used in smart metering. This workshop will increase understanding of energy utilization and energy efficiency.
HI-E - High Voltage Design and Installations Master Class
This book is aimed at the private electrical installation designer. However, the topic HV design and installation could also be interpreted as possibly covering the electricity utility transmission and distribution sector (HV transmission and distribution network design) for which the HV design approach would be quite different, even though the technical fundamentals (and some of the technical standards such as AS 2067) are the same. This will not be the focus of this book.
HV-E - High Voltage Safety Operating Procedures
This manual covers the basic procedures in working safely on high voltage systems.
HH-E - HV Circuit Breaker Operating Mechanisms - Hydraulic Systems
This book covers basic hydraulics for circuit breakers, operation of electro-hydraulic operating system, maintenance of circuit breaker hydraulic systems plus much more...
HP-E - HV Circuit Breaker Operating Mechanisms - Pneumatic & Compressor Systems
Learn the basic operating principles of circuit breakers as well as the different types. Review the range of operating mechanisms with a focus on pneumatics and compressors.
EK-E - Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Switchboards, Circuit Breakers, Protective Relays, Cables and PLCs
The overall focus of this manual is on electrical inspection, testing and commissioning and commences with a detailed examination of switchgear (and circuit breakers). Circuit breakers are critical components in electrical distribution systems and their operation significantly affects the overall operation of the system.
TG-E - Installation, Testing and Troubleshooting of Transformers
This manual will provide you with practical knowledge (including tips, tricks and tools) covering the fundamentals of power transformers and their testing. It will greatly assist you in communicating more effectively with your electrical engineering colleagues.
RH-E - Installing, Programming and Commissioning of Power System Protection Relays and Hardware
This manual will give you a thorough understanding of the capabilities of power system protection relays and how they fit into the overall distribution network. The strengths and weaknesses of the latest microprocessor (or numerical) relays as compared to the older electromechanical relays will be outlined.
LZ-E - Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing of Electrical & Electronic Systems in Industrial Networks
Poor practices in earthing and incorrect application and selection of lightning and surge protection devices can be the cause of continual and intermittent difficult-to-diagnose problems in a facility, often resulting in lost production and equipment failure.
VM-E - Medium Voltage AC Motors for the Power Industry Principles, Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The cost of maintaining electrical motors can be a significant amount in the budget item of manufacturing and mining industries. This manual gives you a thorough understanding of electrical motor working, maintenance and failure modes and gives you the tools to maintain and troubleshoot electrical motors.
DG-E - Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants
A good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many engineers and technicians in today's world.
PO-E - Power Cables Operation, Maintenance, Location and Fault Detection
Locating power cable faults with minimal excavation time requires efficient, experienced and accurate technical staff to attain service reliability. This manual is designed to ensure that those responsible for the selection, laying, operation, maintenance and monitoring of power cables understand the technical issues involved and comply with relevant specification and requirements.
PD-E - Power Distribution
This manual discusses power distribution, focusing on medium voltage (1kV- 36kV) power considerations, switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection and network studies.
PQ-E - Power Quality Problems & Solutions
Monitoring power quality in industrial environments is essential to the health and stability of your plant and equipment. This manual examines the procedures for design and installation for earthing and neutral systems, while reviewing the fundamentals of power quality and EMC. Common misconceptions about noise are discussed and reviewed along with surge and transient protection.
PS-E - Power Systems Protection
This manual will give plant operators, electricians, field technicians and engineers a better appreciation of the role played by power system protection systems. An understanding of power systems along with correct management will increase your plant efficiency and performance as well as increasing safety for all concerned.
TF-E - Power Transformers Operation, Maintenance and Testing
The manual will develop and enhance an understanding of what is involved in the maintenance of the Power Transformers, through the tips and tricks learnt and developed by some of the World's pre-eminent electrical engineers.
AF-E - Practical Arc Flash Protection for Electrical Safety Engineers and Technicians
This manual defines the requirements for work practices that workers should use to avoid injury from a release of electrical energy when performing tasks involving electrical power. The specific information enables the reader to prevent or minimize exposure to all widely recognized electrical hazards.
EU-E - Practical Distribution & Substation Automation (incl. Communications) for Electrical Power Systems
This manual outlines and discusses the different levels of substation integration and automation. Also covered are the components and architecture of the typical distribution and substation automation system, different approaches promoted by the different substation automation vendors and the advantages of each.
US-E - Practical Earthing of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems
This manual demystifies the concepts of earthing/grounding as applicable to utility networks and industrial plant distribution systems as well as their associated control equipment. It contains sections on system earthing/grounding, protective earthing/grounding and surge/noise protection of power and electronics systems normally found in distribution networks.
A brief introduction to the design of substation earthing/grounding has been included. Detailed information on ground electrodes and measurement of earth/ground resistance is also available.
ER-E - Practical Earthing, Bonding, Lightning & Surge Protection
This manual looks at the issues of poor earthing practices from a fresh yet practical perspective and enables you to reduce expensive down time on your plant and equipment to a minimum by correct application of these principles.
MI-E - Practical Electrical Metering, Measurement and Instrument Transformers
This manual discusses the details of instrument transformers including their construction, ratings and specifications. Various measuring devices such as instruments and transducers, their operating principles and applications are be covered as well.
EF-E - Practical Electrical Safety Techniques for Industry
This manual will enable you to identify the various statutory or legal regulations/Acts dealing with electrical safety at work and the responsibilities of the employer and employee in ensuring safe work. You will also gain a clear understanding of the procedures/practices adopted for safe working in different parts of electrical installations including outdoor switchyards, and have an insight into the organizational aspects of safety, the procedures adopted for reporting of accidents, carrying out investigations and arriving at appropriate measures to improve safety and prevent accidents.
EV-E - Practical Electrical Substation Safety for Engineers and Technicians
Electrical substation safety is an important issue in utility networks as well as large industrial installations and requires adequate attention in the stages of system planning, design, installation, operation and maintenance. A number of serious accidents including fatalities occur every year in industrial establishments due to accidents involving electricity, resulting in huge financial losses and wasted man-hours. Electrical safety is a well-legislated subject and the various Acts and Regulations lay a lot of stress on the responsibility of both employers and employees in ensuring safe working conditions.
AW-E - Practical Electrical Wiring Standards - AS/NZS 3000:2018
This manual aims to familiarise readers with the requirements of standard AS/NZS 3000:2018
, commonly known as Australia-New Zealand Wiring Rules. For those installations covered in the scope of this standard, its provisions are mandatory and must be followed. Any engineer involved in planning and design of electrical systems, their installation or maintenance must have a clear idea about the various requirements contained in the standard.
WR-E - Practical Electrical Wiring Standards - IEE BS7671 - 2008 Edition+A12011 Edition
Internationally there is steady progress towards alignment of the electrical wiring standards for low voltage installations. This is reflected in the IEC standard 60364, the European Harmonisation Document HD 60364 and the UK "IET Wiring Regulations" 17th edition, now also known as British Standard BS7671:2008+A1:2011, all of which share a common format.
IW-E - Practical Electrical Wiring Standards - National Rules for Installations - ET 1012008
This manual provides in-depth information on all aspects of the national rules and their application, along with many practical examples and sample design calculations. It also includes references to safety, maintenance, inspection and testing, and provides a summary of some of the basic principles necessary for a good understanding of electrical installation technology. Note: This manual is NOT the standard itself, it is a guide to the implementation of the standard.
EE-E - Practical Energy Efficiency, Design and Auditing
This manual gives you practical tools to identify and implement programs and projects to reduce energy consumption in the most effective and practical ways. You can start such programs as soon as you wish, and start saving immediately thereafter.
HL-E - Practical HV and LV Switching Operations and Safety Rules
This manual looks at the theoretical aspects of safety as well as the practical and statutory issues. One of the main causes of electrical accidents is said to be incorrect isolation of the circuits where work is to be done. To ensure safety of operators and maintenance personnel, proper switching procedures are necessary and more so when the circuits have multiple feeds and are complex.
CJ-E - Practical HV Cable Jointing and Terminations for Engineers and Technicians
Cable terminations and joints form the weakest link in any distribution system. Also, a failed joint in an underground distribution system is much more difficult to locate and repair compared to any similar problem in overhead distribution systems. This means that we should do our utmost to achieve a good joint or termination, which can give years of trouble-free service.
BT-E - Practical Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Battery Power Supplies
This book introduces the fundamentals of maintenace and troubleshooting of battery power supplies. Areas covered include: Health and safety issues Basic battery theory Types of batteries Battery installation Initial and float charging Routine testing procedures General maintenance and report data Diagnosis of battery condition Battery monitoring systems Data logging and interpretation Battery performance prediction
TH-E - Practical Medium & High Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment for Engineers and Technicians
Testing is an essential activity in any engineer's career. Whatever your role in industry (electrical designer, purchase engineer, manufacturer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer) a solid knowledge of tests to be carried out on a given piece of electrical equipment and interpretation of results obtained is a necessity.
MP-E - Practical Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance Technologies
It is estimated that electrical drives and other rotating equipment consume about 50% of the total electrical energy consumed in the world today (and this figure increases to 70% if you only consider industry). The cost of maintaining electrical motors can be a significant amount in the budget item of manufacturing and mining industries.
OW-E - Practical Power Cabling and Earthing
This manual is designed to ensure that those responsible for the selection, installation, and maintenance of power cabling and earthing systems understand the technical issues involved and comply with relevant specifications and requirements in a practical and effective manner.
PH-E - Practical Power Systems Harmonics, Earthing & Power Quality - Problems and Solutions
This manual deals with the various types of power quality problems that have a wide ranging effect on the power systems equipment and apparatus in any plant. You will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of power quality problems such as surges and voltage sags. Other problems having wide ranging effects on power system equipment such as voltage swells, voltage fluctuations, supply interruptions, frequency variations, harmonics and noise are also discussed in detail.
EL-E - Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment & Control Circuits
This manual focuses on the main issues of troubleshooting electrical equipment and control circuits of today to enable you to walk onto your plant or facility to troubleshoot and fix problems as quickly as possible.
VS-E - Practical Variable Speed Drives for Instrumentation and Control Systems
This manual details the typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists. The manual also covers the basic setup of parameters, control wiring and safety precautions in installing a VSD. The various drive features such as operating modes, braking types, automatic restart and many others are discussed in detail.
AS-E - South African Standard SANS 10142- The Wiring of Premises
South African Standard SANS 10142 - The Wiring of Premises is designed for electrical and instrumentation personnel, who have prior knowledge of electrical engineering this latest requirements of the standard. This manual is a must have for those working in the residential, commercial, or industrial electrical industry. Each Article of the Code is thoroughly discussed and reviewed in easy-to-understand language. This manual is designed to provide up to date information and training on the latest edition of South African Standard SANS 10142 - 'The Wiring of Premises'. Note: This manual is NOT the standard itself, it is a guide to the implementation of the standard.
BY-E - Standby Power and Energy Efficiency
The initial objective of this manual is to go through the key steps in ensuring a reliable power supply to critical systems using various available options. This manual also briefly looks at the design issues involved in planning the distribution of critical power by deploying state-of-the art control devices such as static transfer equipment. Finally, strategies you can implement to optimise energy efficiencies at your facility will be examined. If you are responsible for maintaining power availability in your facility, this manual is something which you simply cannot afford to miss.
SW-E - Switchgear and Distribution Systems
Electrical supply is important in any industry. It is necessary to protect power distribution systems, equipment, motors, generators, etc. from dangerous fault conditions in an electrical supply. Hence, it is necessary to arrange the equipment so it can be switched ON or OFF under different conditions such as, no load or load conditions, or even under fault conditions. The collection of equipment used for switching and protecting purposes in a power system is called switchgear.
ED-E - Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Protection of AC Electrical Motors & Drives
The cost of maintaining electrical motors can be a significant amount in the budget item of manufacturing and mining industries. This manual gives you a thorough understanding of electrical motor's working, maintenance and failure modes and gives you the tools to maintain and troubleshoot electrical motors. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of electric motors.
UE-E - Understanding Electrical Engineering and Safety for Non-Electricians
Electrical engineering is often considered to be a mysterious science, because electricity cannot be seen. However, we are all aware of its existence and usefulness in our daily lives. While many of us work on electrical systems, we do not fully appreciate the dangers, which we get exposed to when doing so. All it takes is a few simple precautions to avoid getting hurt. This manual teaches you about the dangers of careless handling of electrical appliances and prevention of electrical accidents.
UP-E - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
Supplying reliable electric power for critical systems is an essential part of modern industrial installations. Uninterrupted DC emergency power supply systems are used in various installations ranging from power generating stations to consumer-end substations and various applications such as control power to emergency lighting and small but critical motive loads. AC uninterrupted supply equipment find wide use in critical applications such as control, instrumentation, computer and communication systems as well as other types of installations.
RE-E - Wind & Solar Power - Renewable Energy
The past ten years has seen a significant increase in applying wind and solar power technologies from the domestic user to the corporate market. There has been a dramatic improvement in the efficiencies in these technologies and this has helped make the applications economical. Specific energy yields from wind turbines have increased by 60% and installation costs have dropped significantly (up to 50% in many cases). Global wind generating capacity has reached 100,000 MW capacity in March 2008 with almost 20,000 MW installed during 2007 alone.
DS-E - Digital Signal Processing Systems
This manual covers the fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), applying DSP technology to improve efficiency, analysing frequency of signals and the application of this knowledge, the correct application of design digital filters, analysing the performance of DSP systems, identifying the key issues in designing a DSP system and the specific features and capabilities of commercial DSP applications.
IE-E - Industrial Electronics
Industrial electronics has become an integral part of our businesses. A working knowledge of electronics has now become a prerequisite for efficiency in the work place. This manual will 'demystify' the world of electronics to you and equip you to understand, identify and confidently troubleshoot electronic problems. You will gain the vital knowledge that you need to: multi-skill, reduce down-time, save your company money, and secure your value in the workplace. You will learn the latest trends and techniques in the fast-moving field of industrial electronics.
PE-E - Power Electronics and Switch Mode Power Supply
Switch mode power supplies (SMPS) have become an important part of equipment design in all types of industrial equipment and an understanding of the different types and designs has become essential for reliable operation of complex equipment. This manual gives you a fundamental understanding of the basic components that form a SMPS design. You will understand how the selection of components affects the different performance parameters and operation of the SMPS.
EB-E - Practical Embedded Controllers Troubleshooting and Design
From microwave ovens to alarm systems to industrial PLC and DCS control systems, embedded controllers are controlling our world. The microcontrollers that are at the heart of these and many more devices are becoming easier and simpler to use. But when these devices fail the solution to the problem needs to be found and the repairs have to be done quickly. This manual will help the technician, engineer and even the most casual user understand the inter-workings of microcontrollers along with the most common problems and their solutions.
SG-E - Practical Shielding, EMCEMI, Noise Reduction, Earthing and Circuit Board Layout
The aim of this manual is to help you identify, design, prevent and fix common EMI/EMC problems with a focus on earthing and shielding techniques. Learning how to fix earthing and shielding problems on the job can be very expensive and frustrating. Although it must be noted that most of the principles involved are simple, this manual will give you the tools to approach earthing and shielding issues in a logical and systematic way. This manual focuses on the issues of interest to you if you are working in design, operation or maintenance of analog or digital systems involving sensors, data acquisition, process control, cables, signal processing, programmable logic controllers, power distribution, high speed logic etc.
EI-E - Practical Troubleshooting of Electronic Circuits for Engineers and Technicians
This manual will give you a solid understanding in common electronic terminology and symbols, as well as the construction and operation of common electronic components. The general troubleshooting process is explained followed by a brief study of various hand tools and electronic test and measuring instruments. You will learn to implement procedures for the testing of electronic components as well as skills for carrying out simple repair procedures for the correction of faults on printed circuit boards with confidence.
NS-E - Industrial Network Security for SCADA, Automation, Process Control and PLC Systems
This manual will give you a fundamental understanding of security in effective industrial networking and data communications technology. It will also present you with the key issues associated with security in industrial communications networks and will assist managers, system operators and industrial data communications specialists in setting up secure systems. Topics covered include: introduction and terminology; firewalls; authentication, authorization and anonymity; remote access to corporate networks; cryptography; VPN's; data security; desktop and network security; security precautions in a connected world; and internet security.
SN-E - SNMP Network Management - The Essentials
Network Management is about monitoring and managing multi-protocol networks using the SNMP Protocol. This manual reviews the SNMP Protocol structure, Network management applications, and query agents. There is a detailed discussion on identifying objects, MIBs and SNMP devices.
AI-E - Analytical Instrumentation
This manual will 'demystify' the world of analytical measurement and equip you with the knowledge required to understand, identify and confidently troubleshoot On-Line Analytical Measurement instrumentation in Process Control.
BA-E - Batch Management & Control (Including S88)
This manual aligns with current practices in the automation of batch processes, including the drive for integration with MES and ERP products from major IT product companies. References and examples are drawn from DCS/PLC batch control products in the market place.
DR-E - Best Practice in Process, Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and Documentation
This manual is designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction to mastering plant documentation and diagrams. It covers the flow of documentation from design through manufacture to maintenance and operations.
DA-E - Data Acquisition using Personal Computers
This manual gives both the novice and experienced user a solid grasp of the principles and practical implementation of interfacing the PC and standalone instruments to real world signals.
FC-E - Design of Industrial Automation Functional Specifications for PLCs, DCSs and SCADA Systems
This manual will be useful to both specifiers and implementers providing a theoretical grounding for preparing a control system functional specification for implementation on Industrial control systems consisting of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human Machine Interfaces / SCADA devices) or DCS (Distributed Control Systems).
DD-E - Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
This manual covers the practical applications of the modern Distributed Control System (DCS). This manual examines all the relevant DCS issues and gives suggestions in dealing with them and, whilst not being by any means exhaustive, provides an excellent starting point for you in working with a DCS.
IB-E - Fundamentals of Industrial Automation
This manual will provide you with information on the cutting edge best practice in instrumentation, PLC's, PAC's; updates on fieldbus, industrial ethernet, industrial wireless; an appreciation of the latest developments in industrial automation, review of current SCADA practices and a clear understanding of the acronyms and terminology used.
SQ-E - Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Process Control, PLCs and SCADA for Plant Operators and Other Non-Instrument Personnel
This manual covers an introduction to instrumentation and measurement ranging from pressure, level, temperature and flow devices followed by a review of process control including the all important topic of PID loop tuning. This manual also includes an explanation of PLC and SCADA systems and an examination of industrial data communication networks – again from a very simple understandable point of view. Finally, the manual is rounded off with a hands-on review of reading and interpreting simple plant documentation such as P&IDs so that you can see and understand the operation of the plant through the documentation.
BS-E - Fundamentals of Practical Building Automation Systems
This book will teach you the essentials in installing, commissioning and troubleshooting individual components and systems.
HZ-E - Hazardous Areas
This manual provides you with an understanding of the hazards involved in using electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. It is based on the international IEC79 series of standards that are now replacing the older national standards. Installation utilising Explosion-Protected (Ex) equipment can be expensive to design, install and operate. The wider approaches described in these standards can significantly reduce costs whilst maintaining plant safety.
HO-E - Hazops, Trips and Alarms
This manual concentrates on awareness level training for managers, engineers and technicians in the practical application of hazard and operability studies (known as HAZOPS). Hazops are widely used for identifying deviations from design intent in manufacturing processes and for assessing the potential consequences, particularly where there are risks of harm to persons, then environment or assets.
FL-E - Industrial Flow Measurement
Industrial Flow Measurement This manual is suitable for the engineer, electrician, technician, craftsperson, operator and others who require practical, specialist knowledge for selecting and implementing flow measurement systems. This manual focuses on typical real-world applications. Close attention is given to special installation considerations and application limitations when selecting and installing different flow instruments.
PR-E - Industrial Programming using 61131-3 for PLCs
PLCs have become part of the backbone of industrial automation. The International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) has developed a standard set of programming languages for industrial PLCs. The success of these languages can be measured by the large number of major PLC manufacturers who are developing products that are 61131-3 compliant.
CD-E - Installation, Calibration and Maintenance of Electronic Instruments
This manual is designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction in installation, calibration, commissioning and maintenance of electronic instrumentation. The manual starts with coverage of the basics on electrical measurements and some tips and tricks.
IP-E - Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control
The manual focuses on real applications, with attention to special installation considerations and application limitations when selecting or installing different measurement or control equipment.
IS-E - Intrinsic Safety
This manual explains the application concepts of explosion protection using Intrinsic Safety (IS or Ex 'I'). This is with reference to British, European and international standards for the certification and use of electrical 'apparatus'. Where electrical equipment is used in 'Potentially Flammable Atmospheres', the IEC79 series of international standards are now emerging and gaining acceptance in order to develop a global approach to hazardous area plant safety.
FA-E - Introduction to the Selection, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fiscal Flow and Metering Equipment
This manual is for engineers and technicians who require a practical knowledge of selection, installation and commissioning of fiscal metering. A clear understanding of fundamentals and concepts of fiscal metering and its commercial implications is an important factor in an efficient implementation of fiscal metering system. You can only achieve excellent and reliable fiscal metering when your field instrumentation provides the correct information. This manual is for those primarily involved in achieving effective results for the industrial processes they are responsible for. This would involve the design, specification and implementation of control and measurement equipment. The manual focuses on practical applications, with special attention to installation considerations and application limitations when selecting or installing different measurement or control instruments for fiscal metering.
NI-E - Measurement and Control for Non-Instrument Personnel
This manual presents, in a clear and easy to understand manner, the basic concepts of control and principles of measurement. Control valves and actuators are also covered, along with an overview of piping and instrument diagrams (P &ID), as well as Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Measurement and Control for Non-Instrument Personnel is an essential tool in gaining valuable knowledge in the area of instrumentation, measurement and control.
MC-E - Motion Control
This manual initially examines the basic building blocks and design tools to implement motion control systems. Fundamental concepts of load, inertia, force and real time are discussed. The various factors such as performance limitations and costs that impact the selection of electro hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical technologies are discussed. Servo basics are then examined in considerable detail giving you the practical tools in which to work with these systems.
AT-E - Practical Alarm Management for Engineers and Technicians
The manual focuses on simple and practical information for personnel ranging from operators all the way up to supervisors, engineers and managers.
BI-E - Practical Boiler Control and Instrumentation for Engineers and Technicians
This manual introduces the basic practices of controls systems and safety controls for industrial steam generating boilers. It focuses on the control and safety requirements applicable to most types of boilers from small gas-fired units to large multi-fuel installations. This manual will provide training in how control and instrumentation is designed to manage the main variables such as drum water level, furnace draft, combustion fuel and air conditions.
VL-E - Practical Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance
It is claimed that the majority of control valves throughout the world have not been correctly sized and that large numbers operate on manual mode. Whether this is true or not is difficult to establish but we do know that the method of sizing and selecting a control valve for a specific application is generally not well understood.
LC-E - Practical Drives, Motors & PLCs for Engineers and Technicians
This manual discusses the technology associated with Drives, Motors and PLCs and their uses in industrial/process plants. It covers the fundamentals of plant layout, the equipment used, design principles and procedures.
SO-E - Practical Fundamentals of E-Manufacturing, MES and Supply Chain Management
This manual covers enterprise and business automation system hierarchies; process and system design concepts and considerations; the fundamentals of e-Manufacturing and supply chain processes; project motivation and benefit quantification; business and process modeling tools; system integration concepts and models; managing software project partners, system integrators and consultants; system implementation and behavioral change management considerations and Product and vendor evaluation methodology.
OP-E - Practical Fundamentals of OPC
OPC has come a long way in making the engineers' dream of plug and play compatibility in automation engineering achievable. OPC is an industry-wide standard that breaks this proprietary lock by allowing open connectivity based on the principles adapted from widely accepted and applied 'Microsoft Windows' integration standards. OPC capabilities have been demonstrated in many practical applications and it is now a well-established approach for different competing manufacturers.
HT-E - Practical HAZOPS for Engineers and Technicians
Practical HAZOPS for Engineers and Technicians This manual covers the techniques of hazard and operability studies that are widely used in industry for the identification of potential hazards in process plant operations. In recent years HAZOP methods have been extended to searching for hazards in operational procedures and in many other fields including electronic controls and emergency planning procedures.
SZ-E - Practical IEC 61850 for Substation Automation
This manual is designed for personnel with a need to understand the techniques required to use and apply IEC 61850 to substation automation, hydro power plants, wind turbines and distributed energy resources as productively and economically as possible.
This manual provides comprehensive coverage of IEC 61850 and will provide you with the tools and knowledge to tackle your next substation automation project with confidence.
SI-E - Practical Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and Shutdown Systems for Industry
This manual will provide you with a broad understanding of the latest safety instrumentation practices and their applications to functional safety in manufacturing and process industries. This manual is an investment - it could save your business a fortune in possible downtime and financial loss.
MV-E - Practical Machine Vision Applications in Industry
The fundamentals of image processing and machine vision are covered in the beginning of this manual, followed by the correct selection of cameras, frame grabbers and vision appliances. Finally, you will be shown how to select and integrate all the varying components into a professional and working system. Despite the advances in technology, don't expect your machine vision to have the versatility and brilliance of a human...yet. But if you apply the key concepts in this manual to your machine vision application, you should have a reliable and effective solution.
PL-E - Practical Process Control and Tuning of Industrial Control Loops
A clear review of the principles and essentials of process control is given thus allowing you to gain the skills to tune a wide variety of controllers. By the end of this text you will have the skills to troubleshoot and tune a wide variety of process loops.
AU-E - Practical Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for Automation and Process Control
This manual is designed to benefit you with practical up-to-date information on the application of PLCs for the automation and process control of plants and factories. It is suitable for people who have little or no exposure to PLCs, but expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC installation. It aims to give practical advice from experts in the field, to assist you to correctly plan, program and install a PLC with a shorter learning curve and more confidence.
SS-E - Practical Safety Instrumentation & Emergency Shutdown Systems for Process Industries
For project managers and engineers involved with hazardous processes, this manual focuses on the management, planning and execution of automatic safety systems in accordance with IEC 61511, the newly released international standard for process industry safety controls.
SK-E - Practical Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of PLCs and SCADA Systems
The objective of this manual is to help you troubleshoot, identify, prevent and fix common PLC and SCADA problems. The emphasis is on practical hard hitting information that goes beyond typical theory, focusing unerringly on providing you with the necessary skills to solve your problems whether it is a PLC, SCADA system, or indeed communications system linking the two together. The automation system on your plant underpins your entire operation. It is thus critical that you have the knowledge and tools to quickly identify and fix problems as they occur to ensure you have a safe, secure and productive system. No compromise is obviously possible here. This manual distils all the tips and tricks learnt over many years.
DX-E - Practical Troubleshooting of Data Acquisition and SCADA Systems
This manual covers all aspects of data acquisition and control using a PC and data loggers, including design, specification, programming, installation and configuration. The popular IEEE 488 interface is also covered in detail.
TI-E - Practical Troubleshooting of Instrumentation, Electrical and Process Control Systems
This manual uses a systems approach to troubleshooting and is designed to encourage readers to take a new look at the methodology of fault finding and rectification on their plant. Having covered the types of equipment, the manual then looks at first line troubleshooting, then the advanced level and finally works through some typical examples.
PC-E - Process Control
This manual is aimed at engineers and technicians who wish to have a clear understanding of the essentials of process control and loop tuning, as well as how to optimize the operation of their particular plant or process. These persons would typically be primarily involved in the design, implementation and upgrading of industrial control systems. Mathematical theory has been kept to a minimum with the emphasis throughout on useful information.
AD-E - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA Systems
This manual aims to give practical advice from experts in the field, to assist you to correctly plan, program and install a PLC with a shorter learning curve and more confidence. While the manual is ideal for electricians, technicians and engineers who are new to PLCs, much of the material covered will be of value to those who already have some basic skills, but need a wider perspective for larger and more challenging tasks ahead.
RF-E - RFID Tagging - Features and Applications
RFID is one of the fastest growing technologies in the automatic data collection industry. The widespread use of RFID in such varied applications as electronic article surveillance, animal tagging and high volume logistics supply has resulted in low prices of the tags. It is conceivable with the affordability of tags that they can be permanently used to identify foodstuffs and clothing items.
SC-E - SCADA & Telemetry Systems for Industry
This manual covers the fundamentals of SCADA systems hardware, software and the communications systems (such as Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA operator stations together. It provides you with the tools to design your next SCADA system more effectively and to draw on the latest technologies.
SX-E - SCADA Systems for Industry
This manual covers the fundamentals of SCADA systems hardware, software and the communications systems (such as Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA operator stations together. It provides you with the tools to design your next SCADA system more effectively and to draw on the latest technologies.
LT-E - Tuning of Industrial Control Loops
This manual covers the configuration and tuning of industrial control loops using a minimum of mathematics and formulas. Controllers need to be carefully matched to the process to work optimally; this matching procedure is called tuning. Controllers that are not correctly configured and tuned will not perform optimally and will not reduce variability in the process as they should. The aim of this manual is to provide the knowledge required to configure and tune a controller for optimum operation.
CC-E - Best Practice Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Conveyors and Chutes
Designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds, this manual covers basic conveyors, selection, safety, legal obligations, terminology and background. It is an excellent introduction to troubleshooting and maintenance of conveyors and chutes.
BL-E - Boiler Plant Operation and Management
This manual provides the most up-to-date information and practical understanding of the installation, operation, maintenance and management of boiler plants. It will give you the ability to recognize and solve boiler problems simply, easily and with confidence.
AC-E - Fundamentals of Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
This manual is designed for engineers and technicians from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds and will provide an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. It commences with a review of psychrometric charts and then examines the factors that influence design choices, indoor air quality, load calculations and heating/ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Numerous tips and tricks throughout the manual make it very practical and topical to your applications.
ME-E - Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
This introductory manual is designed for those with little or no prior formal background, who function as managers, supervisors, engineers, planners, inspectors, designers, researchers, investors or procurers, and who seek a basic understanding of the practical aspects of mechanical engineering.
SA-E - Fundamentals of Pipe Stress Analysis with Introduction to CAESAR II
Piping system design constitutes a major part of the design and engineering effort in any facility. Stress analysis is a critical component of piping design through which important parameters such as piping safety, safety of related components and connected equipment and piping deflection can be addressed. The objective of pipe stress analysis is to prevent premature failure of piping and piping components and ensuring that piping stresses are kept within allowable limits.
PT-E - Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design
Plants, such as refineries and petrochemical plants, are complex facilities consisting of equipment, piping systems, instruments, electrical systems, electronics, computers, and control systems. The design, engineering and construction of process plants involve a multidisciplinary team effort. Plant layout and design of piping systems constitute a major part of the design and engineering effort. The objective is to design safe and dependable processing facilities in a cost effective manner.
This manual will cover the fundamental principles and concepts used in process plant layout and piping design. It will provide you with a clear understanding of the design and engineering principles used in plant layout and piping design.
GT-E- Gas Turbines Fundamentals, Maintenance, Inspection and Troubleshooting
This manual gives a solid review of gas turbines with a focus on fundamental thermodynamics; gas turbine components; materials of construction; bearing, seals and lubrication systems; fuels and fuel supply systems; combustion air filters; control systems and instrumentation and operations and maintenance.
SF-E - Machinery and Automation Safety for Industry
Safety regulations are now well established in industry but in many cases companies are taking inadequate measures laying themselves and their staff open to prosecution. And on the other hand many companies are taking safety measures to protect their staff; but are wasting a considerable amount of money in achieving ineffective partial compliance with the relevant standards and regulations.
VB-E - Machinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance
This manual provides a detailed examination of the detection, location and diagnosis of faults in rotating and reciprocating machinery using vibration analysis. The basics and underlying physics of vibration signals are first examined. The acquisition and processing of signals is reviewed followed by a discussion of machinery fault diagnosis using vibration analysis, and rectifying the unidentified faults.
MW-E - Mechanical Design Concepts for Non-Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical engineering in simple terms deals with any equipment that moves; this is what makes it perhaps the most broad and diverse of engineering disciplines. The mechanical discipline essentially derives its breadth from the need to design and manufacture everything from small, even nano, individual devices, such as measuring instruments, to large systems such as machine tools and power plants. Easy installation and serviceability are critical to the success of a mechanical system as is operational and design flexibility.
PU-E - Performance Monitoring of Pumps and Compressors
This manual covers in detail, the technique of performance monitoring as applied to centrifugal pumps and positive displacement, centrifugal and axial flow compressors. The topics of discussion include: Principles of operation Thermodynamic and hydraulic evaluation Important performance parameters and selection considerations Methods to derive the above from first principles and empirical relationships Handling gas and gas mixture properties Interpretation of results This manual will be of immense benefit to those involved in the procurement, operation and maintenance of pumps and compressors.
PA-E - Pipeline Systems - Design, Construction, Maintenance and Asset Management
This manual covers the practical aspects of pipeline design, integrity, maintenance and repair. Applicable codes and standards are examined, as will the issues of mechanical and hydraulic design and construction practices. The optimum routing and layout techniques will also be assessed. You will learn to recognise causes of degradation in-service, whether mechanically induced (pressure, fatigue, pressure transients and external damage) or due to corrosion for example, wall thinning, pitting and cracking. The focus of this manual is mainly in a land based environment and will teach you to use key performance indicators to measure the performance of your pipeline system.
MM-E - Practical Balancing, Alignment and Condition Monitoring of Rotating Equipment
This manual discusses precision maintenance for rotating machinery and associated applications, operations, maintenance and management issues. The focus is on the most up-to-date information and best practice. After an introduction to the application of maintenance and costs of breakdowns, the important issue of vibration and vibration measurement is detailed. The important topic of balancing is then discussed drawing on practical examples.
CR-E - Practical Cleanroom Technology and Facilities for Engineers and Technicians
This manual covers working in a controlled environment; handling, storing and using hazardous materials, wet chemicals and gases; increasing your product yield; understanding different cleanroom concepts; controlling contamination from interfering with the production of your product and its end-use performance; codes and legislation governing the design and operation of cleanrooms; hi-purity water; its uses, generation and distribution waste water treatment and personnel safety practices in the cleanroom environment.
MY-E - Practical Corrosion Management
This manual covers the fundamental principles and concepts related to corrosion, the metallurgical and environmental factors that influence it, and the various methods employed for corrosion control and failure prevention.
HY-E - Practical Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Operations and Troubleshooting
This information packed practical manual focusing on hydraulics and pneumatics will enhance your knowledge of the fundamentals, improve your maintenance programs and help you become an excellent troubleshooter of the problems in this area. No matter what hydraulics or pneumatics applications you are working on, and what the level of your knowledge, this manual will be highly beneficial to you.
LB-E - Practical Lubrication Engineering for Engineers and Technicians
Basic knowledge of lubricants and their applications are very important for maintenance technicians and maintenance engineers. The variety of different lubricants increased considerably over the last 10 years and if the right lubricant is used at the right time and in the correct application, maintenance cost can be reduced and the life expectancy of equipment increased.
MD-E - Practical Mechanical Drives (Belt, Chains and Gears) for Engineers and Technicians
Most engineering professionals working with drives will confirm that there are major benefits in installing and maintaining mechanical drives correctly. Typical areas which can be dramatically improved include: less wear and tear on equipment; minimal unscheduled downtime and production losses and improved operating efficiencies. This manual examines most mechanical drives such as belts, chains, gears in terms of improved lubrication, proper alignment and fastening techniques. There is detailed coverage of troubleshooting techniques so that you can identify symptoms of failure well before the event and thus correct the problem.
SR-E - Practical Mechanical Sealing with Rotary, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Seal Types plus Gaskets
Whether you consider yourself as amateur or knowledgeable, practical or theoretical, you will find this mechanical seals manual is jam-packed with useful, easy to apply information.
FN-E - Practical Operation and Maintenance of Industrial Fans and Blowers
This manual explains the basic fundamentals of fans and blowers and their fundamental properties, operational characteristics with their behavior and operating curves for easy understanding.
CO-E - Practical Process Compressors
This manual guides you from the basics of thermodynamics to every practical aspect of air and gas compression as used in any process industry. It covers the principle, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the most commonly used types of compressors.
PP-E - Practical Pumps Design, Operation and Maintenance for Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps
This manual discusses pump construction, design applications, operations and maintenance issues and provides you with the most up-to-date information and best practice in dealing with the subject. You will develop the skills and ability to recognise and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner.
LF-E - Practical Safe Lifting Practice and Maintenance
This manual has been put together by an expert in the area of lifting practice and equipment who has observed and studied the problems in working with loads. Lifting equipment refers to both the lifting tackle as well as lifting machines. This comprehensive 300 page manual which will act as a reference for your work for years to come.
CM-E - Pumps and Compressors Control, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This manual focuses on the fundamentals of centrifugal pumps and compressors. It discusses pump/compressor construction, design-applications, operations, maintenance and management issues provides you with the most up-to-date information and best practice in dealing with the subject. This is not an advanced manual but one focusing on the fundamentals and therefore will not be suitable for you if you are a pump or compressor "guru"!
TY-E - Reliability Centered Maintenance
The manual is designed to familiarize you with the principles and procees of implementing a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program. RCM is a systematic and structured process used to decide what must be done to ensure that any physical asset, system or process continues to do whatever its users want it to do.
HS-E - Rigid and Flexible Hose Connections
Hose design and construction is a very technical and precise science. Proper selection and sizing of hoses and allied fittings is critical to ensuring the efficiency of a hydraulic system. Good installation and routing practices not only enhance system performance and efficiency but also provide sufficient safeguards under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature. Proper material selection is vital to ensuring long service life of the hose and also goes a long way in minimizing the possibility of premature hose failures. It is also important to strictly adhere to safety considerations, while deciding on the type of hose to be used in a particular application. Hose condition in general can be effectively monitored through the implementation of timely maintenance practices. In the event that any failure symptoms are identified, remedial measures must be undertaken well in time, if catastrophic failures are to be prevented.
LA-E - From Engineer to Leader
This manual is written for the mid-level manager and technical professional wanting to update their leadership skills and position themselves to adopt a leadership role in their organization. Most engineers will spend the majority of their careers in some leadership capacity, most are dissatisfied with the transition from engineer to leader. Much of this frustration is the result of a lack of preparation and training.
LE-E - Leading Your Engineering Team to Top Performance
One of the great truths of life is our interdependence. Everything we accomplish within a company is through the efforts of people working together. No matter how technologically advanced we are, especially in the engineering world, we have to work together effectively as a team, and effective teams are made up of effective members.
MK-E - Marketing for Engineers
This manual will provide you with the competitive advantage you need to prosper in the 21st Century. It will equip you with the knowledge you need to outsmart, outmarket and outsell your competition.
PJ-E - People Management Skills
As a skilled professional in today's ever-changing business world, you face many challenges. You must continually evolve your skills to face the demands of your profession. This manual is aimed at energizing managers into radically improving their skills and the performance of their teams.
FM-E - Practical Financial Fundamentals and Project Investment Decision Making
This manual commences with the basics of economics and gives you a solid understanding of the world order underpinning and driving the financial system. Basic accounting and finance terms are explained in simple English with an emphasis on the engineering and technology world. The issue of making appropriate investment decisions is then examined using such techniques as NPV and IRR. Finally capital budgeting and risk are discussed in an easy to understand manner.
SH-E - Practical Shutdown & Turnaround Management for Engineers and Managers
This manual gives you an excellent review of shutdown management from the perspective of someone who has done it from the trenches. There are many case studies of successful shutdown projects to ensure that you get the latest and most up to date information to successfully apply to your next project no matter what position you hold.
PM-E - Project Management for Engineers and Technicians
More and more engineering and technical professionals are making career transitions from product design into project management. This, however, requires formal training and a willingness to learn new skills. All the technical know-how in the world will not deliver a project successfully, without proper project management skills. Unfortunately very few engineering professionals have any degree of formal project management training, which results in a great deal of personal stress as well as cost blowouts and other woes.
TW-E - Specification and Technical Writing for Engineers and Other Technical People
Researching and preparing technical documents, especially technical specifications, calls for much effort and time. This manual is designed to give you step by step guidance to writing these documents in a professional manner, working within a cost and time framework. This manual will demonstrate techniques to establishing more effective communication between technical and non-technical staff and foster skills relating to problem identification and solutions, plus enhancing skills in information seeking, research and organising collected data in a non-conflicting, unambiguous manner.
BE-E - The Practical Business Engineer
It is a truism that engineers tend to focus on technical issues to the detriment of the commercial realities that impact on their businesses on a daily basis. Engineers and other technical professionals put enormous effort into achieving their degrees and diplomas and believe that their technical skills are the most important factor in determining who will get the best jobs and who will manage the most prestigious and interesting and well paid jobs.
TR-E - Train the Trainer Presentation and Instructing Skills for Engineers and Tecnical Professionals
This manual is designed to equip you with the skills required to become an effective and consistent technical instructor. Ever changing and complex technology requires a constant need of technical training, which can be quite intimidating. An effective technical instructor needs a combination of technical skills and presentation abilities to help delegates overcome technical barriers.
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EY-E - Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design
This manual demystifies the concepts of earthing/grounding as applicable to utility networks and industrial plant distribution systems as well as their associated control equipment. It contains sections on system earthing/grounding, protective earthing/grounding and surge/noise protection of power and electronics systems normally found in distribution networks.
A brief introduction to the design of substation earthing/grounding has been included. Detailed information on ground electrodes and measurement of earth/ground resistance is also available.
FF-E - Practical use and understanding of foundation FIELDBUS
The Fieldbus and DeviceNet standards are becoming a standard at the field and instrumentation level and replacing the traditional approaches in the plant today. Ethernet is also fast becoming the obvious choice for industrial control networking worldwide. While the basic structure of Ethernet has not changed much, the faster technologies such as Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet have increased the complexity and choices you have available in planning and designing these systems. There has also been a convergence between Fieldbus and DeviceNet standards in that they are also increasingly becoming based on industrial Ethernet for the higher speed data transfer applications.
HX-E - Hazardous Areas and ATEX Awareness for Technical and Non-Technical Staff
AP-E - Practical Advanced Process Control for Engineers and Technicians
Advanced control is one of the most important ways in which the production situation can be improved, and model-based control offers a very direct and feasible solution for an appropriate operation.