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Pearson Education Limited Manufacturing Engineering and Technology in SI
Book SynopsisSerope Kalpakjian isprofessor emeritus of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, the IllinoisInstitute of Technology. He is the author of Mechanical Processing ofMaterials and co-author of Lubricants and Lubrication in MetalworkingOperations (with E.S. Nachtman). The first editions of his textbooks ManufacturingProcesses for Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Engineering andTechnology received the M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Textbook Award. Hehas conducted research in various areas of manufacturing, is the author ofnumerous technical papers and articles in handbooks and encyclopedias, and hasedited a number of conference proceedings. He also has been editor andco-editor of several technical journals and has served on various editorialboards, including the Encyclopedia Americana. Among various awards, Professor Kalpakjian has received theForging Industry Educational and Research Foundation Best Paper Award, theExceTable of ContentsGeneral Introduction I.1 What is Manufacturing? I.2 Product Design and Concurrent Engineering I.3 Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Disassembly, and Service I.4 Environmentally Conscious Design, Sustainable Manufacturing,and Product Life Cycle I.5 Selection of Materials I.6 Selection of Manufacturing Processes I.7 Computer-integrated Manufacturing I.8 Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management I.9 Lean Production and Agile Manufacturing I.10 Manufacturing Costs and Global Competition I.11 Trends in Manufacturing PART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS:BEHAVIOR AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES 1. The Structure of Metals 1.1 Introduction1.2 Types of Atomic Bonds1.3 The Crystal Structure of Metals1.4 Deformation and Strength of Single Crystals1.5 Grains and Grain Boundaries1.6 Plastic Deformation of Polycrystalline Metals1.7 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth 1.8 Cold, Warm, and Hot Working 2. Mechanical Behavior, Testing, and Manufacturing Properties ofMaterials 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Tension 2.3 Compression 2.4 Torsion 2.5 Bending (Flexure) 2.6 Hardness 2.7 Fatigue 2.8 Creep 2.9 Impact 2.10 Failure and Fracture of Materials 2.11 Residual Stresses 2.12 Work, Heat, and Temperature 3. Physical Properties of Materials 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Density 3.3 Melting Point 3.4 Specific Heat 3.5 Thermal Conductivity 3.6 Thermal Expansion 3.7 Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties 3.8 Corrosion Resistance 4. Metal Alloys: Their Structure and Strengthening by HeatTreatment 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Structure of Alloys 4.3 Phase Diagrams 4.4 The Iron-Carbon System 4.5 The Iron—Iron-carbide Phase Diagram and the Development ofMicrostructures in Steels 4.6 Cast Irons 4.7 Heat Treatment of Ferrous Alloys 4.8 Hardenability of Ferrous Alloys 4.9 Heat Treatment of Nonferrous Alloys and Stainless Steels 4.10 Case Hardening 4.11 Annealing 4.12 Heat-treating Furnaces and Equipment 4.13 Design Considerations for Heat Treating 5. Ferrous Metals and Alloys: Production, General Properties, andApplications 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Production of Iron and Steel 5.3 Casting of Ingots 5.4 Continuous Casting 5.5 Carbon and Alloy Steels 5.6 Stainless Steels 5.7 Tool and Die Steels 6. Nonferrous Metals and Alloys: Production, General Properties,and Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 6.3 Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys 6.4 Copper and Copper Alloys 6.5 Nickel and Nickel Alloys 6.6 Superalloys 6.7 Titanium and Titanium Alloys 6.8 Refractory Metals and Alloys 6.9 Beryllium 6.10 Zirconium 6.11 Lithium 6.12 Low-melting Alloys 6.13 Precious Metals 6.14 Shape-memory Alloys (Smart Materials) 6.15 Amorphous Alloys (Metallic Glasses) 6.16 Metal Foams and Metamaterials 6.17 Rare Earth Metals 7. Polymers: Structure, General Properties, and Applications 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Structure of Polymers 7.3 Thermoplastics 7.4 Thermosetting Plastics 7.5 Additives in Plastics 7.6 General Properties and Applications of Thermoplastics 7.7 General Properties and Applications of Thermosetting Plastics 7.8 Biodegradable Plastics 7.9 Elastomers (Rubbers) 8. Ceramics, Glass, Graphite, Diamond, and Nanomaterials:Structure, General Properties, and Applications 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The Structure of Ceramics 8.3 General Properties and Applications of Ceramics 8.4 Glasses 8.5 Glass Ceramics 8.6 Graphite 8.7 Diamond 8.8 Nanomaterials 9. Composite Materials: Structure, General Properties, andApplications 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The Structure of Reinforced Plastics 9.3 Properties of Reinforced Plastics 9.4 Applications of Reinforced Plastics 9.5 Metal-matrix Composites 9.6 Ceramic-matrix Composites 9.7 Other Composites PART II: METAL-CASTING PROCESSESAND EQUIPMENT 10. Fundamentals of Metal Casting 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Solidification of Metals 10.3 Fluid Flow 10.4 Fluidity of Molten Metal 10.5 Heat Transfer 10.6 Defects 11. Metal-casting Processes and Equipment 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Expendable-mold, Permanent-pattern Casting Processes 11.3 Expendable-mold, Expendable-pattern Casting Processes 11.4 Permanent-mold Casting Processes 11.5 Casting Techniques for Single-crystal Components 11.6 Rapid Solidification 11.7 Inspection of Castings 11.8 Melting Practice and Furnaces 11.9 Foundries and Foundry Automation 12. Metal Casting: Design, Materials, and Economics 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Design Considerations in Casting 12.3 Casting Alloys 12.4 Economics of Casting PART III: FORMING AND SHAPINGPROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT 13. Metal-rolling Processes and Equipment 13.1 Introduction 13.2 The Flat-rolling Process 13.3 Flat-rolling Practice 13.4 Rolling Mills 13.5 Various Rolling Processes and Mills 14. Metal-forging Processes and Equipment 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Open-die Forging 14.3 Impression-die and Closed-die Forging 14.4 Various Forging Operations 14.5 Forgeability of Metals; Forging Defects 14.6 Die Design, Die Materials, and Lubrication 14.7 Die-manufacturing Methods and Die Failure 14.8 Forging Machines 14.9 Economics of Forging 15. Metal Extrusion and Drawing Processes and Equipment 15.1 Introduction 15.2 The Extrusion Process 15.3 Hot Extrusion 15.4 Cold Extrusion 15.5 Extrusion Defects 15.6 Design Considerations 15.7 Extrusion Equipment 15.8 The Drawing Process 15.9 Drawing Practice 15.10 Drawing Defects and Residual Stresses 15.11 Drawing Equipment 16. Sheet-Metal Forming Processes and Equipment 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Shearing 16.3 Sheet-metal Characteristics and Formability 16.4 Formability Tests for Sheet Metals 16.5 Bending Sheets, Plates, and Tubes 16.6 Miscellaneous Bending and Related Forming Operations 16.7 Deep Drawing 16.8 Rubber Forming and Hydroforming 16.9 Spinning 16.10 Superplastic Forming 16.11 Hot Stamping 16.12 Specialized Forming Processes 16.13 Manufacturing of Metal Honeycomb Structures 16.14 Design Considerations in Sheet-metal Forming 16.15 Equipment for Sheet-metal Forming 16.16 Economics of Sheet-forming Operations 17. Powder Metal Processes and Equipment 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Production of Metal Powders 17.3 Compaction of Metal Powders 17.4 Sintering 17.5 Secondary and Finishing Operations 17.6 Design Considerations 17.7 Economics of Powder Metallurgy 18. Ceramics, Glasses, and Superconductors: Processing andEquipment 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Shaping Ceramics 18.3 Forming and Shaping of Glass 18.4 Techniques for Strengthening and Annealing Glass 18.5 Design Considerations for Ceramics and Glasses 18.6 Processing of Superconductors 19. Plastics and Composite Materials: Forming and Shaping 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Extrusion 19.3 Injection Molding 19.4 Blow Molding 19.5 Rotational Molding 19.6 Thermoforming 19.7 Compression Molding 19.8 Transfer Molding 19.9 Casting 19.10 Foam Molding 19.11 Cold Forming and Solid-phase Forming 19.12 Processing Elastomers 19.13 Processing Polymer-matrix Composites 19.14 Processing Metal-matrix and Ceramic-matrix Composites 19.15 Design Considerations 19.16 Economics of Processing Plastics and Composite Materials 20. Additive Manufacturing 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Additive Manufacturing Methodology 20.3 Extrusion-based Processes 20.4 Photopolymerization 20.5 Material Jetting 20.6 Powder Bed Processes 20.7 Laminated-object Manufacturing 20.8 Miscellaneous Processes 20.9 Emerging AM Applications 20.10 Direct Manufacturing and Rapid Tooling 20.11 Design for Additive Manufacturing 20.12 Additive Manufacturing Economics PART IV: MACHINING PROCESSES ANDMACHINE TOOLS 21. Fundamentals of Machining 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Mechanics of Cutting 21.3 Cutting Forces and Power 21.4 Temperatures in Cutting 21.5 Tool Life: Wear and Failure 21.6 Surface Finish and Integrity 21.7 Machinability 22. Cutting-Tool Materials and Cutting Fluids 22.1 Introduction 22.2 High-speed Steels 22.3 Cast-cobalt Alloys 22.4 Carbides 22.5 Coated Tools 22.6 Alumina-based Ceramics 22.7 Cubic Boron Nitride 22.8 Silicon-Nitride-based Ceramics 22.9 Diamond 22.10 Whisker-reinforced Materials and Nanomaterials 22.11 Tool Costs and Reconditioning of Tools 22.12 Cutting Fluids 23. Machining Processes: Turning and Hole Making 23.1 Introduction 23.2 The Turning Process 23.3 Lathes and Lathe Operations 23.4 Boring and Boring Machines 23.5 Drilling, Drills, and Drilling Machines 23.6 Reaming and Reamers 23.7 Tapping and Taps 24. Machining Processes: Milling, Broaching, Sawing, Filing, andGear Manufacturing 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Milling and Milling Machines 24.3 Planing and Shaping 24.4 Broaching and Broaching Machines 24.5 Sawing 24.6 Filing 24.7 Gear Manufacturing by Machining 25. Machining Centers, Machine-tool Structures, and MachiningEconomics 25.1 Introduction 25.2 Machining Centers 25.3 Machine-tool Structures 25.4 Vibration and Chatter in Machining Operations 25.5 High-speed Machining 25.6 Hard Machining 25.7 Ultraprecision Machining 25.8 Machining Economics 26. Abrasive Machining and Finishing Operations 26.1 Introduction 26.2 Abrasives and Bonded Abrasives 26.3 The Grinding Process 26.4 Grinding Operations and Machines 26.5 Design Considerations for Grinding 26.6 Ultrasonic Machining 26.7 Finishing Operations 26.8 Deburring Operations 26.9 Economics of Abrasive Machining and Finishing Operations 27. Advanced Machining Processes 27.1 Introduction 27.2 Chemical Machining 27.3 Electrochemical Machining 27.4 Electrochemical Grinding 27.5 Electrical-discharge Machining 27.6 Laser-beam Machining 27.7 Electron-beam Machining 27.8 Water-jet Machining 27.9 Abrasive-jet Machining 27.10 Hybrid Machining Systems 27.11 Economics of Advanced Machining Processes PART V: MICROMANUFACTURING ANDFABRICATION OF MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES 28. Fabrication of Microelectronic Devices 28.1 Introduction 28.2 Clean Rooms 28.3 Semiconductors and Silicon 28.4 Crystal Growing and Wafer Preparation 28.5 Film Deposition 28.6 Oxidation 28.7 Lithography 28.8 Etching 28.9 Diffusion and Ion Implantation 28.10 Metallization and Testing 28.11 Wire Bonding and Packaging 28.12 Yield and Reliability 28.13 Printed Circuit Boards 28.14 Roll-to-Roll Printing of Flexible Electronics 28.15 Flexible Hybrid Electronics 29. Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Devices and Systems andNanoscale Manufacturing 29.1 Introduction 29.2 Micromachining of MEMS Devices 29.3 Electroforming-based Processes 29.4 Solid Free-form Fabrication of Devices 29.5 Mesoscale Manufacturing 29.6 Nanoscale Manufacturing PART VI: JOINING PROCESSES ANDEQUIPMENT 30. Fusion Welding Processes 30.1 Introduction 30.2 Oxyfuel–Gas Welding 30.3 Arc-welding Processes: Nonconsumable Electrode 30.4 Arc-welding Processes: Consumable Electrode 30.5 Electrodes for Arc Welding 30.6 Electron-beam Welding 30.7 Laser-beam Welding 30.8 Cutting 30.9 The Weld Joint, Quality, and Testing 30.10 Joint Design and Process Selection 31. Solid-State Welding Processes 31.1 Introduction 31.2 Cold Welding and Roll Bonding 31.3 Ultrasonic Welding 31.4 Friction Welding 31.5 Resistance Welding 31.6 Explosion Welding 31.7 Diffusion Bonding 31.8 Economics of Welding Operations 32. Brazing, Soldering, Adhesive-bonding, and Mechanical FasteningProcesses 32.1 Introduction 32.2 Brazing 32.3 Soldering 32.4 Adhesive Bonding 32.5 Mechanical Fastening 32.6 Joining Plastics, Ceramics, and Glasses 32.7 Economics of Joining Operations PART VII: SURFACE TECHNOLOGY 33. Surface Roughness and Measurement; Friction, Wear, andLubrication 33.1 Introduction 33.2 Surface Structure and Integrity 33.3 Surface Texture and Roughness 33.4 Friction 33.5 Wear 33.6 Lubrication 33.7 Metalworking Fluids and Their Selection 34. Surface Treatments, Coatings, and Cleaning 34.1 Introduction 34.2 Mechanical Surface Treatments 34.3 Mechanical Plating and Cladding 34.4 Case Hardening and Hard Facing 34.5 Thermal Spraying 34.6 Vapor Deposition 34.7 Ion Implantation and Diffusion Coating 34.8 Laser Treatments 34.9 Electroplating, Electroless Plating, and Electroforming 34.10 Conversion Coatings 34.11 Hot Dipping 34.12 Porcelain Enameling; Ceramic and Organic Coatings 34.13 Diamond Coating and Diamondlike Carbon 34.14 Surface Texturing 34.15 Painting 34.16 Cleaning of Surfaces PART VIII: ENGINEERING METROLOGY,INSTRUMENTATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 35. Surface Treatments, Coatings, and Cleaning 35.1 Introduction 35.2 Measurement Standards 35.3 Geometric Features of Parts: Analog and Digital Measurements 35.4 Traditional Measuring Methods and Instruments 35.5 Modern Measuring Instruments and Machines 35.6 Automated Measurement 35.7 General Characteristics and Selection of MeasuringInstruments 35.8 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 36. Quality Assurance, Testing, and Inspection 36.1 Introduction 36.2 Product Quality 36.3 Quality Assurance 36.4 Total Quality Management 36.5 Taguchi Methods 36.6 The ISO and QS Standards 36.7 Statistical Methods of Quality Control 36.8 Statistical Process Control 36.9 Reliability of Products and Processes 36.10 Nondestructive Testing 36.11 Destructive Testing 36.12 Automated Inspection PART IX: MANUFACTURING IN ACOMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 37. Automation of Manufacturing Processes and Operations 37.1 Introduction 37.2 Automation 37.3 Numerical Control 37.4 Adaptive Control 37.5 Material Handling and Movement 37.6 Industrial Robots 37.7 Sensor Technology 37.8 Flexible Fixturing 37.9 Assembly Systems 37.10 Design Considerations for Fixturing, Assembly, Disassembly,and Servicing 37.11 Economic Considerations 38. Computer-aided Manufacturing 38.1 Introduction 38.2 Manufacturing Systems 38.3 Computer-integrated Manufacturing 38.4 Computer-aided Design and Engineering 38.5 Computer-aided Manufacturing 38.6 Computer-aided Process Planning 38.7 Computer Simulation of Manufacturing Processes and Systems 38.8 Group Technology 39. Computer-integrated Manufacturing Systems 39.1 Introduction 39.2 Cellular Manufacturing 39.3 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 39.4 Mass Customization 39.5 Holonic Manufacturing 39.6 Just-in-time Production 39.7 Lean Manufacturing 39.8 Communications Networks in Manufacturing 39.9 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 39.10 Economic Considerations 40. Product Design and Manufacturing in a Competitive Environment 40.1 Introduction 40.2 Product Design 40.3 Product Quality 40.4 Life-cycle Assessment and Sustainable Manufacturing 40.5 Energy Consumption in Manufacturing 40.6 Material Selection for Products 40.7 Material Substitution 40.8 Manufacturing Process Capabilities 40.9 Process Selection 40.10 ManufacturingCosts and Cost Reduction
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Book Synopsis******Recently Published!******Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th edition continues its lengthy, successful tradition of being one of McGraw-Hill's oldest texts in the Chemical Engineering Series. Since 1956, this text has been the most comprehensive of the introductory, undergraduate, chemical engineering titles available. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the principle unit operations, grouped into four sections: fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer and equilibrium stages, and operations involving particulate solids.Now in its seventh edition, the text still contains its balanced treatment of theory and engineering practice, with many practical, illustrative examples included. Almost 30% of the problems have been revised or are new, some of which cover modern topics such as food processing and biotechnology. Other unique topics of this text include diafiltration, adsorption and membrane operations.Table of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1 Definitions and PrinciplesSection 2 Fluid Mechanics2 Fluid Statics and Its Applications3 Fluid Flow Phenomena4 Basic Equations of Fluid Flow5 Incompressible Flow in Pipes and Channels6 Flow of Compressible Fluids7 Flow past Immersed Objects8 Transportation and Metering of Fluids9 Agitation and Mixing of LiquidsSection 3 Heat Transfer and Its Applications10 Heat Transfer by Conduction11 Principles of Heat Flow in Fluids12 Heat Transfer to Fluids without Phase Change13 Heat Transfer to Fluids with Phase Change14 Radiation Heat Transfer15 Heat-Exchange Equipment16 EvaporationSection 4 Mass Transfer and Its Applications17 Principles of Diffusion and Mass Transfer between Phases18 Gas Absorption19 Humidification Operations20 Equilibrium-Stage Operations21 Distillation22 Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation23 Leaching and Extraction24 Drying of Solids25 Fixed-Bed Separatons26 Membrane Separation Processes27 CrystallizationSection 5 Operations Involving Particulate Solids28 Properties and Handling of Particulate Solids29 Mechanical SeparationsAppendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants of NatureAppendix 2 Dimensionless GroupsAppendix 3 Dimensions, Capacities, and Weights of Standard Steel PipeAppendix 4 Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tube DataAppendix 5 Tyler Standard Screen ScaleAppendix 6 Properties of Liquid WaterAppendix 7 Properties of Saturated Steam and WaterAppendix 8 Viscosities of GasesAppendix 9 Viscosities of LiquidsAppendix 10 Thermal Conductivities of MetalsAppendix 11 Thermal Conductivities of Various Solids and Insulating MaterialsAppendix 12 Thermal Conductivities of Gases and VaporsAppendix 13 Thermal Conductivities of Liquids Other Than WaterAppendix 14 Specific Heats of GasesAppendix 15 Specific Heats of LiquidsAppendix 16 Prandtl Numbers for Gases at 1 atm and 100CAppendix 17 Prandtl Numbers for LiquidsAppendix 18 Diffusivities and Schmidt Numbers for Gases in Air at 0c and 1 atmAppendix 19 Collision Integral and Lennard-Jones Force Constants
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Systems Engineering Competency Assessment Guide
Book SynopsisSystems Engineering Compilation of 37 competencies needed for systems engineering, with information for individuals and organizations on how to identify and assess competence This book provides guidance on how to evaluate proficiency in the competencies defined in the systems engineering competency framework and how to differentiate between proficiency at each of the five levels of proficiency defined within that document. Readers will learn how to create a benchmark standard for each level of proficiency within each competence area, define a set of standardized terminology for competency indicators to promote like-for-like comparison, and provide typical non-domain-specific indicators of evidence which may be used to confirm experience in each competency area. Sample topics covered by the three highly qualified authors include: The five proficiency levels: awareness, supervised practitioner, practitioner, lead practitioner, and expertThe numerous knowledge, skills, abilities, and bTable of ContentsList of SECF Tables xi List of SECF Figures xi List of SECAG Tables xii List of SECAG Figures xii INCOSE Notices xiii Acknowledgements xiii Introduction xiv Purpose xiv Scope xiv Part I: Systems Engineering Competency Framework 1 SECF Introduction 3 SECF Scope 3 SECF Purpose 3 SECF Context 3 SECF Objective 4 SECF Document Overview 4 INCOSE SE Competency Framework Definition 5 Competency Overview 5 Framework Structure 6 Competence Proficiency Levels 6 Language Standardization Within the Framework 8 Competency Area Table Format 10 Using the Competency Framework 13 Typical Usage Scenarios 13 Tailoring the Framework 15 The Relationship Between Roles, Job Descriptions, and Competencies 17 SECF Acronyms and Abbreviations 19 SECF Glossary 21 SECF Bibliography 26 SECF Annex A: Summary and Rationale for Changes in the SECF Second Edition 29 Document Structural Changes 29 Primary Technical Changes 29 SECF Annex B: Alignment with Incose and Other Initiatives 31 INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook Fourth Edition 31 INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification Program 33 INCOSE Vision 2035 Roles and Competencies 33 INCOSE Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Initiative 35 Atlas Proficiency Model 35 SECF Annex C: Defining Roles Using the Framework 36 Defining Roles - Introduction 36 Considerations When Defining Role Statements 37 Role Statement Structure 37 Assigning Competencies to a Role Statement 38 Role Tailoring and Organization 39 Activity Prioritization and Role Tailoring 40 SECF Annex D: INCOSE Systems Engineering Competency Framework 45 Competency area – Core: Systems Thinking 46 Competency area – Core: Life Cycles 48 Competency area – Core: Capability Engineering 50 Competency area – Core: General Engineering 52 Competency area – Core: Critical Thinking 54 Competency area – Core: Systems Modeling and Analysis 56 Competency area – Professional: Communications 58 Competency area – Professional: Ethics and Professionalism 60 Competency area – Professional: Technical Leadership 62 Competency area – Professional: Negotiation 64 Competency area – Professional: Team Dynamics 66 Competency area – Professional: Facilitation 68 Competency area – Professional: Emotional Intelligence 70 Competency area – Professional: Coaching and Mentoring 72 Competency area – Technical: Requirements Definition 74 Competency area – Technical: System Architecting 76 Competency area – Technical: Design for 78 Competency area – Technical: Integration 80 Competency area – Technical: Interfaces 82 Competency area – Technical: Verification 84 Competency area – Technical: Validation 86 Competency area – Technical: Transition 88 Competency area – Technical: Utilization and Support 90 Competency area – Technical: Retirement 92 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Planning 94 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Monitoring and Control 96 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Risk and Opportunity Management 98 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Decision Management 100 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Concurrent Engineering 102 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Business and Enterprise Integration 104 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Acquisition and Supply 106 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Information Management 108 Competency area – Systems Engineering Management: Configuration Management 110 Competency area – Integrating Competencies: Project Management 112 Competency area – Integrating Competencies: Finance 114 Competency area – Integrating Competencies: Logistics 116 Competency area – Integrating Competencies: Quality 118 SECF Annex E: SECF Comment Form 120 Part II SECAG - Systems Engineering Competency Assessment Guide 121 SECAG Introduction 123 SECAG Scope 123 SECAG Purpose 123 SECAG Context 123 SECAG Objective 124 Link to Competency-Based Certification Within the INCOSE SEP Program 124 SECAG Document Overview 124 Tailoring the Assessment Guide 125 Terminology Tailoring 125 “Lead Practitioner” vs “Lead Role” Assessment 126 “Expert” Practitioner vs “Expert Role” 126 General Guidance For Tailoring Assessment of Proficiency Levels – Accumulated Evidence 126 Evidence Indicator Tailoring 127 Assessment Approach Tailoring 128 Atlas 1.1 Proficiency Assessment 128 Using the Assessment Guide 130 Assessing the Assessors 130 Framework and Assessment Use Case Examples 131 Explanation of Assessment Guide Tables 132 Assessment Guide Language Usage 135 Sub- Indicator Classifications (“K”, “A,” and “P”) 141 Assessing Evidence Sub-Indicator Types (“K”, “A,” and “P”) 141 SECAG Acronyms and Abbreviations 143 SECAG Glossary 146 SECAG Bibliography 150 SECAG Annex A: Systems Engineering Competency Assessment Guide Tables 153 Competency area – Core: Systems Thinking 154 Competency area – Core: Life Cycles 167 Competency area – Core: Capability Engineering 178 Competency area – Core: General Engineering 188 Competency area – Core: Critical Thinking 200 Competency area – Core: Systems Modeling and Analysis 212 Competency area – Professional: Communications 226 Competency area – Professional: Ethics and Professionalism 238 Competency area – Professional: Technical Leadership 253 Competency area – Professional: Negotiation 268 Competency area – Professional: Team Dynamics 280 Competency area – Professional: Facilitation 292 Competency area – Professional: Emotional Intelligence 303 Competency area – Professional: Coaching and Mentoring 312 Competency area – Technical: Requirements Definition 322 Competency area – Technical: Systems Architecting 337 Competency area – Technical: Design for… 352 Competency area – Technical: Integration 366 Competency area – Technical: Interfaces 380 Competency area – Technical: Verification 391 Competency area – Technical: Validation 406 Competency area – Technical: Transition 420 Competency area – Technical: Utilization and Support 430 Competency area – Technical: Retirement 444 Competency area – Management: Planning 454 Competency area – Management: Monitoring and Control 469 Competency area – Management: Risk and Opportunity Management 483 Competency area – Management: Decision Management 496 Competency area – Management: Concurrent Engineering 509 Competency area – Management: Business and Enterprise Integration 520 Competency area – Management: Acquisition and Supply 534 Competency area – Management: Configuration Management 544 Competency area – Management: Information Management 558 Competency area – Integrating: Project Management 573 Competency area – Integrating: Finance 586 Competency area – Integrating: Logistics 598 Competency area – Integrating: Quality 612 SECAG Annex B: Framework Implementation Examples 627 SECAG Annex B1 – Using the SECF/SECAG for Candidate Recruitment and Assessment 627 SECAG Annex B2 – Using the SECF/SECAG for Career and Organizational Development 635 SECAG Annex B3 – Organizational Role Definition 641 SECAG Annex B4 – Using the SECF/SECAG for Educational Course Definition 646 SECAG Annex B5 – Using the SECF/SECAG for “Round Trip” Competency Assessment 652 SECAG Annex B6 –Tailoring a Job Description to Add Systems Engineering Competencies and Skills 665 SECAG Annex B7 – Using the SECF/SECAG for Tailoring a Job Description to Add Model-Based Systems Engineering Competencies and Skills 669 SECAG Annex C: SECAG Comment Form 676 Index 677
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Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Sheet Metal Stamping Dies
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Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam
Book Synopsis In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that “M&R” professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates’ skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, leadership and organization, knowledge of the different certifications’ bodies of knowledge, manufacturing process reliability, and business management, as well as their ability to adhere to industry standards (both ANSI and ISO). Until now, there hasn’t been a single volume for maintenance and reliability certification candidates to use as a study guide for these exams. The Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide fills the great need for such a resource by including: specifics about theTable of ContentsChapter 1: Maintenance & Reliability Organizations; Chapter 2: Maintenance & Reliability; Chapter 3: Exam Preparation; Chapter 4: Bodies of Knowledge; Chapter 5: Leadership; Chapter 6: The Business of Maintenance; Chapter 7: Work Management; Chapter 8: Asset Condition Monitoring; Chapter 9: Industry-Specific Processes; Chapter 10: Equipment Condition Reliability; Chapter 11: Re-certification; Chapter 12: Summary.
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Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Programming of CNC Machines
Book SynopsisWritten in a simple, easy-to-understand language by a skilled programmer with many years of experience teaching CNC machining to industry and in the classroom, this new edition offers a new chapter on feature-based Machining using Siemens, plus a new chapter featuring Fanuc NC guide I programming. It provides full descriptions of many operation and programming functions and illustrates their practical applications through examples. It provides in-depth information on how to program turning and milling machines, which is applicable to almost all control systems. It keeps all theoretical explanations to a minimum throughout so that they do not distort an understanding of the programming. And because of the wide range of information available about the selection of tools, cutting speeds, and the technology of machining, it is sure to benefit engineers, programmers, supervisors, and machine operators who need ready access to information that will solve CNC operation and programming prTable of ContentsPart 1: CNC Basics; Part 2: CNC Machine Operation; Part 3: Programming CNC Turning Centers; Part 4: Programming CNC Machining Center; Part 5: Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing; Part 6: Introduction to Featured-Based Machining; Part 7: FANUC NC Guide Programming; Part 8: Mazatrol Conversational Programming; Appendices Al-A12. Answers to Study Questions.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Book Synopsis******Recently Published!******Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th edition continues its lengthy, successful tradition of being one of McGraw-Hill's oldest texts in the Chemical Engineering Series. Since 1956, this text has been the most comprehensive of the introductory, undergraduate, chemical engineering titles available. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the principle unit operations, grouped into four sections: fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer and equilibrium stages, and operations involving particulate solids.Now in its seventh edition, the text still contains its balanced treatment of theory and engineering practice, with many practical, illustrative examples included. Almost 30% of the problems have been revised or are new, some of which cover modern topics such as food processing and biotechnology. Other unique topics of this text include diafiltration, adsorption and membrane operations.Table of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1 Definitions and PrinciplesSection 2 Fluid Mechanics2 Fluid Statics and Its Applications3 Fluid Flow Phenomena4 Basic Equations of Fluid Flow5 Incompressible Flow in Pipes and Channels6 Flow of Compressible Fluids7 Flow past Immersed Objects8 Transportation and Metering of Fluids9 Agitation and Mixing of LiquidsSection 3 Heat Transfer and Its Applications10 Heat Transfer by Conduction11 Principles of Heat Flow in Fluids12 Heat Transfer to Fluids without Phase Change13 Heat Transfer to Fluids with Phase Change14 Radiation Heat Transfer15 Heat-Exchange Equipment16 EvaporationSection 4 Mass Transfer and Its Applications17 Principles of Diffusion and Mass Transfer between Phases18 Gas Absorption19 Humidification Operations20 Equilibrium-Stage Operations21 Distillation22 Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation23 Leaching and Extraction24 Drying of Solids25 Fixed-Bed Separatons26 Membrane Separation Processes27 CrystallizationSection 5 Operations Involving Particulate Solids28 Properties and Handling of Particulate Solids29 Mechanical SeparationsAppendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants of NatureAppendix 2 Dimensionless GroupsAppendix 3 Dimensions, Capacities, and Weights of Standard Steel PipeAppendix 4 Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tube DataAppendix 5 Tyler Standard Screen ScaleAppendix 6 Properties of Liquid WaterAppendix 7 Properties of Saturated Steam and WaterAppendix 8 Viscosities of GasesAppendix 9 Viscosities of LiquidsAppendix 10 Thermal Conductivities of MetalsAppendix 11 Thermal Conductivities of Various Solids and Insulating MaterialsAppendix 12 Thermal Conductivities of Gases and VaporsAppendix 13 Thermal Conductivities of Liquids Other Than WaterAppendix 14 Specific Heats of GasesAppendix 15 Specific Heats of LiquidsAppendix 16 Prandtl Numbers for Gases at 1 atm and 100CAppendix 17 Prandtl Numbers for LiquidsAppendix 18 Diffusivities and Schmidt Numbers for Gases in Air at 0c and 1 atmAppendix 19 Collision Integral and Lennard-Jones Force Constants
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and
Book SynopsisRequiring only a basic knowledge of the physics of fluids, Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics provides a sound understanding of fluid power systems and their uses within industry. It takes a strongly practical approach in describing pneumatics and hydraulics in modern industry and is filled with diagrams of components, equipment and plant.The pneumatic and hydraulic graphical symbols used in everyday fluid power systems and circuits are particularly explained and well illustrated. In addition to descriptions of equipment and plant, maintenance and troubleshooting is also covered, with an emphasis on safety systems and safety regulations.This second edition delves into the same fluid power technical areas as in the first edition, but with a complete update of current safety legislation and guidance on the latest regulations. Codes of practice, technical standards and standardisation organisations have also been updated tTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgements1 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Industry2 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Systems3 Features and Characteristics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems4 Component, Equipment and Plant Symbols5 Fluid Power Generation, Supply and Distribution6 Control Valves I – Types and Principles of Operation7 Control Valves II – Types and Principles of Operation8 Actuators9 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits and Arrangement of Components10 Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics11 Fluid Power Measurement Systems12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance13 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Control14 Emergency Shutdown and Safety Systems15 Health and Safety at WorkAppendix 1 Answers to revision questionsAppendix 2 City & Guilds specimen examination questionsAppendix 3 Standards and standardisation organisations:relevant fluid powerAppendix 4 Bar litres: calculationsAppendix 5 UK professional engineering bodies and organisations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Technological Challenges and Management
Book SynopsisToday's organizations find themselves in a race to adopt new technologies in order to keep up with their competition. However, two questions must be answered: Are these organizations ready for new technological advancements, and are these new technologies appropriate for every organization? Technological Challenges and Management: Matching Human and Business Needs focuses on the new advances and challenges that today's organizations face in the areas of human resources and business, resulting from continuous and highly complex changes in technological resources.Organizations need to implement a more proactive and flexible management, matching their human and business needs. Due to this reality, it is important to study and understand varied contributions made by researchers, academics, and practitioners in this field of study worldwide. With the focus of this reality, this book exchanges experiences and perspectives about the state of technolTrade Review"The book is filled with practical knowledge that can be applied to real-world, modern day management practices that aim to change the culture and identity of an organization with a global presence. The book provides an innovative look at how organizations can use electronic methods and internet technologies to effect change management that is in line with global aspirations of technology driven organizations. The book is very well written for the practicing manager with proven leadership abilities."— Professor Mark J. Jackson, Kansas State UniversityTable of ContentsFashion or adoption? Harmonization of new technologies with strategy, structure, and culture. Technological and organizational changes: Challenges for HRM. The concept of e-HRM, its evolution and effects on organizational outcomes. Organizational change success as a communicational agency effect: Structuration, textualizing, and networking. Electronic human resource management in SMEs: An exploratory study in a Portuguese municipality. Collaboration in processes supported by Web 2.0: The emergence of interactivity. Enhancing online fashion retail: The quest for the perfect fit.
£43.69
Springer Reliability and Six Sigma
Book SynopsisReliability and Six Sigma - Introduction.- Reliability and Six Sigma Probabilitic Models.- Reliability and Six Sigma Measures.- System Reliability.- Design for Reliability and Six Sigma.- Inservice Reliability.- Reliability and Six Sigma Estimation.- Software Reliability.- Availability and Six Sigma.- Reliability and Six Sigma Management.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Six Sigma is essentially a method of assessing and improving quality … . This text basically describes a large number of reliability measures, and shows how they can be translated into Six Sigma measures. … the book does a fine job of introducing reliability engineers or reliability theorists into the basics of the Six Sigma methodology." (Moshe Shaked, Zentrablatt MATH, Vol. 1096 (22), 2006) "Six Sigma is essentially a measure of process capability and allows less than 3.4 defects per million opportunities. … The book is interspersed with several useful case studies from live examples, which make a good reading for a beginner in the subject. The book is recommended to all those who would like to see symbiosis between improved reliability design of a product and Six Sigma strategy for performance improvement." (Krishna B. Misra, International Journal of Performability Engineering, Vol. 4 (3), 2008)Table of ContentsReliability and Six Sigma - Introduction.- Reliability and Six Sigma — Probabilitic Models.- Reliability and Six Sigma Measures.- System Reliability.- Design for Reliability and Six Sigma.- Inservice Reliability.- Reliability and Six Sigma Estimation.- Software Reliability.- Availability and Six Sigma.- Reliability and Six Sigma Management.
£123.49
Springer Us Linear and Nonlinear Programming International Series in Operations Research Management Science 116
Book SynopsisThis third edition of the classic textbook in Optimization has been fully revised and updated. The book connects the purely analytical character of an optimization problem, and the behavior of algorithms used to solve it. Now, the third edition has been completely updated with recent Optimization Methods.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the third edition:“The aim of this book is to present the central concepts of optimization techniques. … the material in this new edition is organized into three separate parts. … this very well-written book is a classic textbook in Optimization. It should be present in the bookcase of each student, researcher, and specialist from the host of disciplines from which practical optimization applications are drawn.” (Jean-Jacques Strodiot, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1207, 2011)Table of ContentsLinear Programming.- Basic Properties of Linear Programs.- The Simplex Method.- Duality.- Interior-Point Methods.- Transportation and Network Flow Problems.- Unconstrained Problems.- Basic Properties of Solutions and Algorithms.- Basic Descent Methods.- Conjugate Direction Methods.- Quasi-Newton Methods.- Constrained Minimization.- Constrained Minimization Conditions.- Primal Methods.- Penalty and Barrier Methods.- Dual and Cutting Plane Methods.- Primal-Dual Methods.
£94.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Virtual and Rapid Manufacturing Advanced Research
Book SynopsisCollection of 120 peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, held in Leiria, Portugal in September 2007. Essential reading for all those working on V&RP, focused on inducing increased collaboration between industry and academia. In addition to keynotes dealing with cutting-edge manufacturing engineering issues, contributions deal with topical research virtual and rapid prototyping (V&RP), such as: 1. biomanufacturing, 2. CAD and 3D data acquistion technologies, 3. materials, 4. rapid tooling and manufacturing, 6. advanced rapid prototyping technologies and nanofabrication, 7. virtual environments, 8. collaborative design and engineering and 9. various applications.Table of ContentsInvited lectures1. Biomanufacturing 2. CAD and 3D data acquisition technologies3. Materials 4. Rapid tooling and manufacturing 5. Advanced rapid prototyping technologies and nanofabrication 6. Virtual environments 7. Collaborative Design and Engineering 8. Applications
£356.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Practical Guide to Experimental Design
Book SynopsisOver the last decade, Design of Experiments (DOE) has become established as a prime analytical and forecasting method with a vital role to play in product and process improvement.Table of ContentsBasic Concepts in Statistics. Statistical Tests. Analysis of Variance. Full Factorial Experiments. Fractional Factorial Experiments. Nonparametric Tests. Fault Isolation and Failure Analysis. DOE Applications to Industrial Processes. Other DOE Applications. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
£134.06
John Wiley & Sons Inc Industrial Control Systems Design
Book SynopsisDemands are being placed on the manufacturing and process industries by their customers for better product quality, together with reduced environmental impact. This book presents advanced theoretical achievements in control engineering and demonstrates how they can be applied in industry.Trade Review"For practicing engineers and academic researchers, Grimble...systematically surveys recent developments in control and estimation, emphasizing applications." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001) "...of interest to students in a course on control systems design or to engineers in the industry." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 966, 2001/16) "...the control community can be grateful to Prof. Grimble for providing a significant resource..." (Computing & Control Engineering Journal, December 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction to Advanced Industrial Control. POLYNOMIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS. H2 Optimal and Feedforward Control. H2 Predictive Optimal Control. H2 Multivariable Control. H Optimal Control Laws. H2 and H Filtering and Prediction. STATE SPACE AD FREQUENCY RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS. H2 and H State-Space Control and Filtering. State-Space Predictive Optimal Control. QFT and Frequency Domain Design. INDUSTRAL APPLICATIONS. Power Generation and Transmission. Design of Controllers for Metal Processing. Marine Control Systems. Aero-Engine and Flight Control Design.
£361.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc New Product Development
Book SynopsisBased on methods of actual product developments from Goodyear Aerospace and Hewlett-Packard, this engrossing book provides specific guidelines plus a wealth of data for rapid and efficient development of new products using a systems theory which works vertically through an industry''s management structure and horizontally across functions that contribute to new product development. Demonstrates how to integrate the best available tools with appropriate techniques and how to deliver new products within performance objectives and budget. An abundance of checklists, data and reference material enable readers to implement the methods presented.Table of ContentsBusiness Definition. Product Definition. Plan Synthesis. Plan Analysis. Execution. Application. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
£158.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc Independent Verification and Validation
Book SynopsisComprehensive and up-to-date, it covers the most vital part of software development, independent verification and validation. Presents a variety of methods that will ensure better quality, performance, cost and reliability of technical products and systems. Features numerous hints, tips and instructions for better interaction between verification and validation personnel, development engineers and managers. Includes 8 case histories ranging from major engineering systems through information systems. Many of the principles involved also apply to computer hardware as well as the fields of science and engineering.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: COMPENDIUM OF INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATIONCONCEPTS. The What and Why of Independent Verification and Validation. How Systems Are Developed. AN ANTHOLOGY OF INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATIONDISCIPLINES: THE DETAILED HOW-TO-DO-IT GUIDE. Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools for Software Developmentand Independent Verification and Validation. Key Plans, Reviews, and Audits. Configuration Management. A GUIDE TO PLANNING AND APPLYING INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION ANDVALIDATION. Estimating the Cost and Value of Independent Verification andValidation. How Software Engineering Institute's Assessment of ContractorsInteracts with Independent Verification and Validation. CASE STUDIES IN INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION. References. Abbreviations. Index.
£143.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Soldering Processes and Equipment
Book SynopsisAddresses the key aspects of modern soldering technology and the methods used in the manufacturing process of microelectronic chips and electronic circuit boards. Demonstrates how to control contamination during cleaning procedures. Covers material dynamics of heat soldering incurred during the assembly of diverse substances.Table of ContentsSolders, Solder Fluxes, and Solder Pastes. Wave Soldering. Reflow Soldering. Cleaning and Contamination. Reliability and Quality. Rework, Repair, and Manual Assembly. Appendix. Glossary of Soldering Terms. Index.
£124.15
Wiley SelfTuning Systems
Book SynopsisGeared to the usersa needs, this work provides comprehensive coverage of the main techniques and methods necessary to construct a self--tuning and self--adaptive system.Table of ContentsSYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FOR SELF-TUNING. System and Signal Models. Recursive Estimation. Using Recursive Estimators. Computational Alternatives for Recursive Estimation. Convergence Analysis for Recursive Algorithms. SELF-TUNING CONTROLLERS. Pole Assignment Control. Minimum Variance Control. Multistage Predictive Control. SELF-TUNING SIGNAL PROCESSING. Prediction. Self-Tuning Filters. SPECIAL TOPICS. Two-Dimensional Self-Tuning Algorithms. Self-Tuning Extremum Control. Frequency Domain Self-Tuning. Appendix. Index.
£367.16
Wiley LiquidLiquid Extraction Equipment
Book SynopsisIn recent years the use of liquid--liquid extraction equipmenthas attracted widespread interest from all major chemicalengineering, petroleum and pharmaceutical companies as well asuniversity-based scientists and engineers. Liquid--LiquidExtraction Equipment presents : * a critical analysis of all available information, includingpractical recommendations * new ideas on performance enhancement and equipmentselection * an up-to-date review of research results on equipmentperformance * illustrations of present understanding using well-knownequipment * a concise survey of past, present and forthcomingprocedures The combination of the historical aspects of the subject, withextensive references and illustrations, make this a uniqueinformation source. All researchers, in industry and academia,using this type of equipment will find Liquid--LiquidExtraction Equipment an authoritative reference work and a solidbasis for future research projects.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Historical Background (M. Hampe, et al.). Recommended Systems for Liquid Extraction Studies (H.-J. Bart, et al.). Rate Coefficients in Liquid-Liquid Extraction Systems (M.Slater). General Hydrodynamic Design Basis for Columns (T.Mí&sbreve;ek). Computational Procedures for Column Simulation and Design (L.Steiner). Population Balance Based Modelling of Solvent Extraction Columns(C. Gourdon, et al.). Packed Columns (G. Stevens). Rotating Disc Contactors (W. Korchinsky). Pulsed Sieve-Plate Columns (H. Haverland & M. Slater). Mixers (J. Godfrey). Gravity Settlers (S. Hartland & S. Jeelani). Centrifugal Extractors (E. Blass). Index.
£353.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Joining Processes
Book SynopsisThis is an introductory text for students of materials science and engineering interested in the scientific background to the joining and assembly of components in engineering systems. The principles of joining and the common methods employed to achieve a reliable joint are covered in chapters that all conclude with a summary of the points covered, and a set of problems for individual study, or class discussion. In the first chapters, thorough introductory overviews are given of firstly, the mechanical, chemical and physical phenomena related to surfaces, contacts and joins. In subsequent chapters, any necessary metallurgical or chemical background is adequately covered to enable students to understand the basic principles of a variety of joining methods, microelectronic devices and vacuum assemblies. Contents: Introduction; Surface Science; The Mechanics of Joining; Mechanical Bonding; Welding; Weld Metallurgy; Soldering and Brazing; Metal-ceramic Joints and Diffusion Bonding; AdheTrade Review"This is a very informative book which groups together a number of varied topics." --Assembly Automation, Vol 20/2, 2000Table of ContentsPRINCIPLES OF JOINING. Surface Science. The Mechanics of Joining. JOINING METHODS. Mechanical Bonding. Welding. Weld Metallurgy. Soldering and Brazing. Metal-Ceramic Joints and Diffusion Bonding. Adhesives. APPLICATIONS OF JOINING. Vacuum Seals. Microelectronic Packaging. Index.
£88.16
Cambridge University Press Manufacturing Automation Metal Cutting Mechanics Machine Tool Vibrations And Cnc Design
Book SynopsisMetal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to manufacturing problems. It begins with metal cutting mechanics, principles of vibration and experimental modal analysis applied to solving shop floor problems. There is in-depth coverage of chatter vibrations, a problem experienced daily by manufacturing engineers. Programming, design and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools, NC (numerical control) programming and CAD/CAM technology are discussed. The text also covers the selection of drive actuators, feedback sensors, modelling and control of feed drives, the design of real time trajectory generation and interpolation algorithms and CNC-oriented error analysis in detail. Each chapter includes examples drawn from industry, design projects and homework problTrade Review'… [this] book has the advantage of involving a quantitative coverage of the topics, something lacking in other similar books. The language is simple and clear, and so are the illustrations … certainly a good addition to the manufacturing engineering library.' Choice'… well written, and the sequence of subjects is perfect … This reviewer recommends [this book] as a textbook for students, undergraduate as well as graduate. It can also serve as an excellent reference book for those engaged in manufacturing, [for example] engineer[s], technicians and other practitioners.' Applied Mechanics ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Mechanics of metal cutting; 3. Structural dynamics of machines; 4. Machine tool vibrations; 5. Technology of manufacturing automation; 6. Design and analysis of CNC systems; 7. Sensor-assisted machining; Appendices: A. LaPlace and z transforms; B. Off-line and on-line parameter estimation with Least squares.
£74.99
Springer The Chemical Industry
Book Synopsis1 Introduction.- 1.1 Development of the chemical industry.- 1.2 What the chemical industry does.- 1.3 Characteristics of the industry.- 1.4 Sectors of the industry.- 1.5 Conversion of chemicals into consumer products.- 1.6 The chemical industry.- 1.7 Quality and safety.- 1.8 Environmental aspects.- 1.9 The importance of team-work.- References.- 2 Quality and safety issues.- 2.1 Quality.- 2.2 Health and safety.- Acknowledgements.- References.- 3 Environmental issues.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Some environmental disasters.- 3.3 Public response to the disasters.- 3.4 The chemical companies' response.- 3.5 The way forward?.- 3.6 Conclusions.- References.- 4 Polymers.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Molecular weight of polymers.- 4.3 Chemistry of polymerization.- 4.4 Homopolymers and copolymers.- 4.5 Manufacture of polymers.- 4.6 Properties of polymers.- 4.7 Thermoset polymers and cross-linking.- 4.8 Elastomers (rubbers).- 4.9 Fibres.- 4.10 Present and future developments in polymer chemistry.- 5 DyeTrade Review`...I enjoyed the book and I believe students will also find it useful.' Chemistry & Industry Table of ContentsEditorial introduction to the first edition. Preface to the second edition. Introduction. Quality and safety issues. Environmental issues. Polymers. Dyestuffs. The sulphur, phosphorous, nitrogen and chlor-alkali industries. Agrochemicals. The pharmaceutical industry. Biological catalysis and biotechnology. The future. Index.
£85.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Audel Machine Shop Basics
Book SynopsisUse the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you''re a professional machinist, an apprentice, a trade student, or a handy homeowner, this fully illustrated volume helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It''s packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. Mark Richard Miller is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. * Understand basic machine shop practice and safety measures * Recognize the variations in similar tools and the purposes they serve * Learn recommended methods of mounting work in different machines * Obtain a complete working knowledge of numerically controlled machines and the operations they perform * Review procedures for safe and efficient usTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the Authors xiii Introduction xiv Chapter 1: Benchwork 1 The Bench and Bench Tools 1 Vises 2 Hammers 3 Chisels 5 Flat Chisel 5 Cape Chisel 8 Diamond-Point Chisel 8 Round-Nose Chisel 9 Hacksaws 10 Files 11 How to File 11 Drawfiling 15 File Characteristics 17 Scrapers 20 How to Use a Scraper 21 Scraper Classifications 23 Summary 23 Review Questions 24 Chapter 2: Precision Measurement and Gaging 27 Micrometer Calipers 27 Vernier Micrometer Calipers 29 Vernier Calipers 31 Bevel Protractors 34 Dial Indicators 38 Gages 39 Surface Gage 40 Height Gage 42 Depth Gage 43 Snap Gage 43 Plug Gage 44 Ring Gage 45 Taper Gage 45 Center Gage 47 Screw-Pitch Gage 47 Tap and Drill Gage 49 Thickness or Feeler Gage 49 Wire Gage 50 U.S. Standard Gage for Sheet and Plate Iron and Steel 51 Effects of Temperature and Weight on Precision Tools 51 Electronic Caliper Depth Gages 55 Electronic Digital Micrometer 58 Summary 58 Review Questions 60 Chapter 3: Materials 63 Properties 63 Desirable Properties 63 Definition of Properties 63 Metals 65 Ferrous Metals 65 Nonferrous Metals 70 Refractory Metals 71 Nonferrous Alloys 73 Nonmetals 76 Tests of Materials 76 Elasticity and Plasticity 76 Stress and Strain 77 Tensile Strength 77 Ductility 77 Toughness 77 Hardness 78 Portable Hardness Tester 78 Brittleness 82 Relationship between Mechanical Properties and Hardness 82 Effects of Temperature 83 Summary 84 Review Questions 85 Chapter 4: Abrasives 89 Structure of Abrasives 89 Natural Abrasives 89 Manufactured Abrasives 90 Composition of Abrasives 90 Silicon Carbide 91 Aluminum Oxide 91 Diamonds 91 Use of Abrasives in Grinding Wheels 92 Silicon Carbide Abrasives 92 Aluminum Oxide Abrasives 93 Diamond Abrasive 94 Summary 94 Review Questions 95 Chapter 5: Grinding 97 Manufacture of Grinding Wheels 97 Natural Grindstones 97 Manufactured Abrasive Grinding Wheels 97 Bond Types in Grinding Wheels 101 Vitrified-Bond Grinding Wheels 101 Organic-Bonded Grinding Wheels 102 Silicate-Bonded Grinding Wheels 105 Grinding Wheel Markings 105 Abrasive Type 106 Grain Size 106 Grade 106 Structure 106 Bond or Process 107 Bond Modification Symbols 107 Factors Affecting Grinding Wheel Selection 107 Hardness of Material to Be Ground 108 Amount of Stock to Be Removed and Finish Required 108 Operation (Wet or Dry) 108 Wheel Speed 108 Area of Grinding Contact 109 Severity of Grinding Operation 109 Summary 110 Review Questions 110 Chapter 6: Cutting Fluids 113 Coolant 113 Lubricants 113 Application of Cutting Fluids 113 Types of Cutting Fluids 114 Solid Lubricants 115 Summary 117 Review Questions 118 Chapter 7: Cutting Tools 119 Action of Cutting Tools 119 Materials 119 Shapes and Uses of Cutting Tools 120 Terms Related to Cutting Tools 121 Cutting Tool Angles 123 Tool Angles 123 Working Angles 128 High-Speed Steel Lathe Tools 130 Summary 135 Review Questions 136 Chapter 8: Cutter and Tool Grinders 137 Importance of Tool Sharpening 137 Cutter and Tool Sharpening 137 Lathe and Planer Tools 138 Twist-Drill Sharpening 138 Regrinding Tap Drills 143 Mounted Points and Wheels 144 Cutter-Sharpening Machines 144 Summary 149 Review Questions 149 Chapter 9: Drills 151 Drill Standards 151 Twist Drill Terminology 153 Types of Drills 157 Shank 157 Body 157 Point 161 Drill-Bit Point Design 163 Special-Purpose Drills 163 Socket and Sleeve 165 Using the Twist Drill 167 Secure the Work 167 Cutting Oil 167 Speeds and Feeds 167 Clearance Drills 176 Drill Problems and Causes 178 Summary 179 Review Questions 179 Chapter 10: Reamers 181 Types of Reamers 181 Hand Reamers 181 Machine Reamers 184 Use and Care of Reamers 192 Summary 193 Review Questions 194 Chapter 11: Taps 195 Types of Taps 195 Hand Taps 195 Machine-Screw Taps 202 Pipe Taps 205 Nut Taps 207 Pulley Taps 207 Taper Taps 207 Special-Purpose Taps 208 Tap Selection 209 Classes of Thread 210 Summary 212 Review Questions 213 Chapter 12: Threading Dies 215 Types of Dies 215 Solid Dies 215 Round-Split Dies 217 Two-Piece Adjustable Dies 218 Acorn Dies 218 Use of Dies to Cut Threads 220 Summary 222 Review Questions 223 Chapter 13: Milling-Machine Cutters 225 Milling Operation 225 Classification of Milling Cutters 226 General Types of Milling Cutters 226 Plain Milling Cutters 226 Side Milling Cutters 229 End Mills 231 Angle Milling Cutters 234 Slitting Saws, Slotting Saws, and Miscellaneous Cutters 235 Form-Relieved Cutters 239 Hobs 241 Care of Milling Cutters 242 Speeds and Feeds 242 Speeds 243 Feeds 246 Summary 250 Review Questions 250 Chapter 14: Milling-Machine Arbors, Collets, and Adapters 253 Arbors 253 Styles of Arbors 254 Methods of Driving the Cutters 255 Collets 257 Adapters 258 Summary 259 Review Questions 259 Chapter 15: Broaches and Broaching 261 Broaching Principle 261 Types of Broaches 262 Shapes of Broaches 262 Internal and External Broaches 263 Pull or Push Broaches 264 Care and Sharpening of Broaches 264 Broaching Machines 265 Broaching Operations 268 Pull Broaching 268 Push Broaching 268 Surface Broaching 269 Round Broaching 269 Summary 270 Review Questions 270 Chapter 16: Electrical Safety in the Machine Shop 273 Power Sources 273 Three-Phase Power 273 Power Panels 275 Raceways and Cable Trays 275 Motor Problems 278 Three-Phase Motor Symptoms 282 DC Motors 284 Motor Lubrication 286 Drum Switches 286 Safety in the Shop 288 Fire Extinguishers 288 Summary 288 Review Questions 292 Appendix: Reference Materials 293 Miscellaneous Useful Facts 293 Metric Conversions 294 Metric and English Equivalent Measures 295 Length 295 English Conversion Table 296 Standard Metric to English Conversions 297 Water Factors 300 Weights of Steel and Brass Bars 301 Index 303
£26.55
Springer Initiatives Of Precision Engineering At The
Book Synopsis New materials and advanced processes; Computer-aided production engineering; Manufacturing process control; This volume contains the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Precision Engineering (ICPE), which was held in July 2001, in Yokohama, Japan.Table of ContentsPreface. Organizing Committee, International Advisory Committee and Conference Executive Committee. Keynote Paper. Machining of Precision Parts and Microstructures; E. Brinksmeier, et al. Roles of Quantum Nanostructures in Advanced Electronics; H. Sakaki. Design of New Precision Machine Elements; A.H. Slocum. Part I: Cutting / Special machining. The Concept of Active Deflection Compensation and its Application in Precision Forging; E. Doege, et al. Coining of Thin Plates to Produce Micro Channel Structures; G. Hirt, B. Rattay. Three-dimensional Micro-Forming Process of Thin Film Metallic Glass in the Supercooled Liquid Region; S. Hata, et al. Precision Cold Forging - Methods for Reduction of Working Pressure; K.K. Tong, et al. Burr Formation in Micro-Machining Aluminum, 6061-T6; K. Lee, et al. Micro Structuring of High Aspect Ratio and Array by Means of Mechanical Machining; K. Sawada, et al. Influence of Micro Machining on Strength Degradation of a Silicon Nitride Ceramic; M. Wakuda, et al. Micro Material Processing Using UV Laser and Femtosecond Laser; H.K. Tönshoff, et al. Subnanometer Fabrication of Optics by Plasma Chemical Vaporization Machining; H. Takino, et al. Micro Fabrication Using EDM Deposition; S. Hayakawa, et al. Manufacture of Aspherical Fresnel Lens with Ideal Cross-Sectional Profile with Oxygen-free Copper and Acrylic Resin; N. Sornsuwit, et al. Non-circular Machining Using Two Convex Milling Cutters; Y. Nakao. 54 Additional Chapters. Part II: Grinding / polishing / ultra-precision machining. Precision Grinding of Micro Aspherical Surface; H. Suzuki, et al. Mirror Grinding of Silicon Wafer with Silica EPD Pellets; T. Fukazawa, et al. New Fabrication Process ofDeep Paraboloidal Mirror by Combination of ELID-Grinding and Electro-forming Techniques for Laman Spectroscopy Instrument; H. Ohmori, et al. A Study on the Surface Integrity of Single Crystal Silicon Ground by CIFB-diamond Wheels (ELID) and Resin-bonded Diamond Wheels; C.L. Chao, et al. A Study on Scratch Reduction Using the Sonic Dispersion of CMP Slurry; S.H. Choi, et al. A Study on the Chemical Mechanical Micro Machining (C3M) of Silicon; S.C. Jeong, et al. Development of a Lapping Film Utilizing Agglomerative Superfine Silica Abrasives for Edge Finishing of a Silicon Wafer; T. Enomoto, et al. Cryogenic Polishing Method of Optical Materials; F. Zhang, et al. Characteristics of Small Rotary Tool in Polishing of Fused Silica; C. Liu, et al. Development of Electrostrictive Polyurethane(PU) Films and its Characterization; E.-S. Jeong, et al. Precision Machining of Future Silicon Wafers; F. Klocke, D. Pähler. High Speed Grinding Performance and Material Removal Mechanism of Silicon Nitride; H. Huang, L. Yin. 19 Additional Chapters. Part III: Machine / element / measurement. Invited paper: Precision Machine Tools; M. Weck, et al. Effects of Bearing Surface Geometries on the Inclination Stiffness of Aerostatic Thrust Bearings; S. Ohishi, et al. Development of a Three Axes Travelling Column Ultraprecision Milling Machine; A. Herrero, R. Bueno. Development of Hydrostatic Bearings with Groove Structures; M. Weck, et al. Asasessment of Thermophysical Properties at Design Stage of Machine Tool Structure with Thermal Symmetricity; M. Okabe, et al. Concrete-Based Constrained Layer Damping; E. Bamberg, A.H. Slocum. Effects of Manufacturing Errors on the Accuracy for TRR-XY Hybrid PKM; T.-H. Chang, et al. Effect of Static Stiffness of Grinding Systems o
£134.99
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide
Book Synopsis Breaks down the treatment of each process into three categories: Knowledge, Application, and Development and organizes each process family based on common characteristics. Comprehensively illustrates, defines, and explains each process to provide the reader with an unequaled understanding of the process and its applications. Encourages an appreciation of the integration of design and manufacturing engineering activities that results in more practical, less expensive, and better designed products for the consumer. This item replaces 978-0-8311-3049-7. It is now a paperback/print-on-demand edition. Written by a team of educators with unmatched experience, in collaboration with a consortium of industrial representatives from Black and Decker, Boeing, Caterpillar, General Motors, Grumman, Tektronix, Texas Instruments, Westinghouse, and Xerox, Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide provides thorough descriptions
£67.50
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Overall Equipment Effectiveness A Powerful
Book SynopsisWritten primarily for those responsible for the reliability of equipment and the production operation, this innovative book centers on developing and measuring true Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The author demonstrates that true OEE correlates with factory output, provides a methodology to link OEE with net profits that can be used by reliability managers to build solid business cases for improvement projects, and draws on his own experience by presenting successful improvement applications in every chapter. Additionally, it will also help practitioners better understand Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and develop an effective foundation to support Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM). Develops a minimum set of definitions, a practice application, including three methods of computation, and reconciliation of OEE and various losses. Provides the platform and reasons for maintenance and production to work synergistically. Helps to identify the &
£58.50
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Grinding Technology The Way Things Can Work Theory and Applications of Machining with Abrasives
Book SynopsisPresenting a comprehensive and consistent treatment of grinding theory and its practical utilization, this new edition focuses on grinding as a machining process using bonded abrasive grinding wheels as the cutting medium. Logically organized, this self-contained resource starts with a description of abrasives and bonded abrasive cutting tools; then moves on to thermal analyses of the grinding process for conventional, creep feed, and superabrasive grinding; and ends with methods for enhancing and optimizing of grinding operations, simulation of grinding processes, and computer control of grinding machines. The perfect reference for practicing engineers involved in the grinding process, it will also be useful for researchers working in the field. Features a unified and self-contained presentation about what is known about grinding processes and how this information can be practically applied. Presents more detail on new grain materials, creep feed conventional abra
£81.00
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design
Book SynopsisWritten by an engineer with decades of practical manufacturing experience, this edition has been thoroughly revised and is a complete modern guide to sheet metal forming processes and die design - still the most commonly used methodology for the mass-production manufacture of aircraft, automobiles, and complex high-precision parts.Table of ContentsPart I: Theoretical Fundamentals - The Structure of Materials.; Mechanical Behavior of Metals.; Part II: Manufacturing Procesess - Searing Process.; Blanking and Punching.; Bending.; Deep Drawing.; Various Forming Processes.; Part III: Die Design - Basic Die Classifications and Components.; Blanking and Punching Dies.; Bending Dies.; Deep Drawing Dies.; Various Forming Dies.; Tool and Die Materials.; Quick Die Change Systems and Die Design.; Appendix 1: Blank Diameter of Drawn Shells.; Appendix 2: Metric System Tolerances.; Appendix 3: Miscellaneous Information.; Appendix 4: Technical Specifications of the Helical and Belleville Springs.; Glossary.; Bibliography.; Index.
£67.50
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference
Book SynopsisA pocket-size reference that has all the fundamental data that engineers need in their daily work. Taping and drilling charts, hole coordinate charts with common sizes already worked out, speeds/feeds, material specs, drawing symbols and standards, CNC machine codes, plus much more. This book is also a very useful reference for students in engineering and drafting programs. Mathematical Formulas & Measurement - Solution of Right-Angled Triangles. Solution of Oblique-Angled Triangles. Areas & Dimensions Of Plane Figures. Volumes Of Solids. Distance Across Corners Of Squares & Hexagons. Coordinates For Locating Equally Spaced Holes. Sine Bar Calculations. Measuring Dovetail Slides. Rollers On A Shaft. Calculating Countersink & Spot Drill Depths. Speeds & Feeds For Milling, Drilling, Turning & Boring. Allowances For Sheet Metal Bending. Calculating Shearing Pressure For Blanking. Shear StTable of ContentsMathematical Formulas & Measurement - Solution of Right-Angled Triangles. Solution of Oblique-Angled Triangles. Areas & Dimensions Of Plane Figures. Volumes Of Solids. Distance Across Corners Of Hexagons & Squares. Coordinates For Locating Equally Spaced Holes. Sine Bar Calculations. Measuring Dovetail Slides. Calculating Countersink & Spot Drill Depths. Speeds & Feeds For Milling, Drilling, & Turning. Allowances For Sheet Metal Bending. Calculating Shearing Pressure For Blanking. Shear Strengths Of Materials For Blanking. Screw Thread and Drill Size Equivalent Charts- ISO Metric Coarse. ISO Metric Fine. UNC - Unified National Course. UNF - Unified National Fine. BA - British Association. BSW - British Standard Whitworth. BSF - British Standard Fine. BSP - British Standard Pipe. BSPT - British Standard Pipe Taper. NPT - National Pipe Taper. Fluteless (Cold Forming) Threads - Tapping Drill Sizes. Thread Repair Inserts - Tapping Drill Sizes. Fractional, Number, Letter, Metric & Decimal. Drill Size Equivalent Charts. Fasteners - Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screws. Clearance Drill, Counterbore & Key Sizes For Inch Series. Clearance Drill, Counterbore & Key Sizes For Metric Series. Hexagon Socket Flat CountersinkHead Cap Screws. Clearance Drill, Counterbore & Key Sizes For Inch Series. Clearance Drill, Counterbore & Key Sizes For Metric Series. Machine & Set Screw Identification Chart. Allowances and Tolerances - Terms Used For Preferred Fits On Holes & Shafts. Selected ISO Fits-Hole Basis. Clearance Fits. Transition Fits. Interference Fits. Properties and Testing of Materials - Heat, Mass & Weight Of Elements. Hardness Comparison Table. Surface Textures. Drawing Standards - Drawing Sheet Sizes: US Customary Inch & ISO Metric. Line Types & Line Widths. ASME & ISO Orthographic Projections. ASME & ISO Geometric Symbols Comparison Chart. Common Drawing Abbreviations Used. Computer Numerical Control - Letter Addresses Used In Numerical Control. G-Code Addresses. Miscellaneous Functions (M-Codes). Conversion Factors - Inches to Millimeters. Millimeters to Inches. Fractional Inches to Millimeters. Fractional Inches to Decimals. Common Conversion Factors: Metric to Imperial. Imperial to Metric. Index.
£36.00
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Value Creation Through Sustainable Manufacturing
Book Synopsis This authoritative guide presents managers and engineers with proven strategies for implementing sustainable systems and practices in their manufacturing operations. Readers will gain a solid understanding of the challenges involved in sustainability by examining integrated strategies and practical tactics in the context of real-world industry applications. In this discussion, the authors effectively address the issues, costs, and value of sustainable design, environmentally sound resource, process, and facility management, waste minimization and pollution prevention, maximizing energy efficiency and sustainable energy sources, and green supply chain management. Features A coordinated road map of proven, integrated strategies for creating value through sustainable manufacturing systems and practices applies to a broad range of industry applications and organizations. Ready-to-use assessment techniques, performance evaluations, and economicTable of ContentsCh. 1: Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing; Ch. 2: Proactive Sustainable Manufacturing Road-Map; Ch. 3: Management Strategies and Tactics for Sustainable Manufacturing; Ch. 4: Sustainable Facility Management; Ch. 5: Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention; Ch. 6: Waste Minimization and Material Recycling; Ch. 7: Hazardous Waste Management; Ch. 8: Energy Resource Management and Energy Efficiency; Ch. 9: Sustainable Energy and Sustainable Energy Sources; Ch. 10: Green Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation; Ch. 11: Enabling and Maintaining Sustainable Manufacturing Systems; Ch. 12: Sustainable Manufacturing Case Studies; Ch. 13: Conclusions and Further Information.
£81.00
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Student Workbook for Programming of CNC Machines
Book SynopsisWritten by an author with many years of experience teaching CNC machining, this workbook is the perfect complement to Programming of CNC Machines, 4thedition. It is filled with many practical exercises and is one of the few workbooks available that tests users through the application of programming functions commonly used in CNC programming. Together with its companion text, this workbook can be used as a complete CNC training program; or, it can be used on its own by students or professionals to verify that they have the basic skills needed to write a CNC program. Ken Evans has held a variety of machining and related jobs throughout his career; and is currently a CNC Programmer at a prominent aerospace company. Ken was a Machine Tool Technology instructor for 20 years at Davis Applied Technology College in Kaysville, Utah, where he taught a variety of courses throughout the machining curriculum, including Mastercam CAD/CAM. In addition, he has trained other Table of ContentsUnit 1: CNC Basics; Unit 2: Setup & Operation; Unit 3: CNC Turning Center Programming; Unit 4: CNC Machining Centre Programming; Unit 5: Answer Key.
£36.00
Artech House Publishers Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Processing Technology and Devices Materials Library S
Book SynopsisPresents an integrated survey of the most recent research, engineering development and commercial application of indium phosphide and related materials. The book is tutorial in nature, rich in application-engineering detail and emphasizes the designing and implementing of practical devices.Table of ContentsProperties of InP related materials; SIMS analysis of InP and related materials; deep levels in InP and related materials; low pressure MOVPE of InP-based compound semiconductors; doping of InP as grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition; growth of InP and related compounds by GSMBE and MOMBE; ion beam processing of InP and related materials; dry etching of in-based semiconductors; ohmic contacts to InP and related materials; issues for dielectric technology for InP MISFETs; InGaAsP quantum well lasers; InGaAs heterostructure bipolar transistors; optimization and fabrication of metal contacts for photovoltaic solar cells.
£91.58
ITDG Publishing How to Make a TreadleOperated WoodTurning Lathe
Book SynopsisThis machine would be a useful addition to any woodwork shop, enabling new products to be made without the use of electricity. It could be the basis for a village industry, and can be built by most small metal workshops and blacksmiths.
£11.10
Lean Enterprise Institute,US Creating Level Pull A Lean ProductionSystem
Book Synopsis
£61.19
Taylor & Francis Simplified TRIZ
Book SynopsisThe revised and updated third edition of Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Technical and Business Professionals, 3rd Edition continues to demystify TRIZ (systematic innovation), the internationally acclaimed problem solving technique. It demonstrates how TRIZ can be used as a stand alone methodology or used to enhance Lean, Six Sigma, and other systems of organizational improvement. Simplified TRIZ 3rd Edition once again strikes the perfect balance between overly complex and overly simplified, making the effective application of TRIZ accessible to a wide audience. In addition to numerous exercises, worksheets, and tables that further illustrate the concepts of this multinational method, this indispensible volume: Presents a new model for problem solving based on four TRIZ tenets â contradictions, resources, ideality, and patterns of evolution â elucidated for better understanding and application Trade Review"I was responsible for a 15+ year Six Sigma deployment with a global industrial manufacturer. During that time we saw projects completed on every aspect of company work. The tools and processes of "standard" Six Sigma were enough when, following the analyze phase of D-M-A-I-C, the improvement needed was self-evident from the data. However, when the solution was not so clear, Six Sigma was relatively silent on facilitating a team to an innovative solution. We had learned that one of the strengths of Six Sigma was the flexibility of the D-M-A-I-C framework to accept new tools in the pursuit of improvement. After reading "Simplified Triz", we called Ellen Domb to see if TRIZ might address our need. Over the course of several sessions and some experimentation, Ellen led us to the incorporation of several TRIZ tools into our Six Sigma training and toolkit. The combination of the structure and discipline of Six Sigma with the creativity and innovation of TRIZ give teams a powerful set of tools and processes to address most of the problems that they will face." -George K. Strodtbeck III, Author of Making Change in Complex Organizations, Vice President, SBTI. "One of the easiest books to read and comprehend, removing the misconception that TRIZ is complicated to understand … …. now you can really cruise in your car without becoming the mechanics." -Richard Ng, Quality System Manager, HP Inc. Singapore, Certified TRIZ Level 2 "The ability to move forward in the midst of chaos is the new competitive advantage. Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Application for Technical and Business Professionals, 3rd Edition provides a structure for problem definition and description of the desired final result that cuts through the chaos. It has added a new dimension to our operational excellence program. Traditionally thought of as an engineering tool we have used it very successfully for bioprocess design and optimization. I will not start a technology development project without using this method." -Greg Crab, Process Automation Expert, Syngenta "The process of brainstorming has been used very effectively in the Air Force to address a broad range of problems. The main benefit of brainstorming is that the quality and diversity of ideas produced by a group is greater than the sum of what individuals can generate on their own. This happens because interactions with one another within a group spur ever greater insights and ideas from each other and produce a solution beyond what’s possible for individuals. As part of my involvement with the Innovative concepts Group (ICG) in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate in the late 1990s and currently with the Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) for all of AFRL, we have used brainstorming extensively. Teams of the best minds in the government and industry are regularly assembled to solve pressing and complicated problems for the Air Force across many disciplines to include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), airborne global secure communications, nuclear command and control, and nuclear transport, among many others. This approach has been instrumental for achieving some of the most revolutionary and breakthrough capabilities for the Air Force, some of which have been subsequently pursued by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD). Mr. David Conley recently introduced TRIZ to AFRL. To compare the TRIZ approach to our standard brainstorming process, we gave Mr. Conley four specific problems, which we had previously evaluated and generated a set of potential solutions. In a week’s time, Mr. Conley leveraged the TRIZ analysis process to decompose each of the problems and generate a lengthy list of possible solutions. Mr. Conley was able to generate nearly identical solution sets to what we had done using four separate teams of a dozen people analyzing, brainstorming, and compiling over several weeks. Consequently, TRIZ produced an approximate twenty times reduction in manpower for problem decomposition, analysis, and solution generation. The only input Mr. Conley required was a clear problem statement, constraints on the solution space, and available resources. That a single person skilled in TRIZ could single-handedly generate such a diverse and insightful set of solutions in such limited time was amazing. A further benefit was that TRIZ provided a very structured decomposition and organization of both the problem and solution spaces to help fully capture all potential solutions versus a seemingly random list of potential solutions generated out of brainstorming sessions. We see tremendous value in leveraging TRIZ to perform problem analysis, decomposition, and solution generation and have since regularly leveraged Mr. Conley’s expertise. By performing TRIZ analysis up front, the technical team can then enhance the usual analysis output by focusing their time analyzing the most attractive solution concepts and devote their time to generating a more comprehensive analysis of the problem, a broader, richer solution space, and a more effective, economical final solution. A fellow AFRL colleague had Mr. Conley perform an analysis of specific elements of satellite design and expressed that TRIZ brings a disciplined analysis methodology that is very thorough and all encompassing. Despite Mr. Conley having no particular background in satellite structures, he was able to apply the TRIZ methodology to generate an impressive set of solution concepts. Further, he achieved this with very little technical input from AFRL and in an impressively few number of hours. The results made it clear the processes utilized are robust and capable of accurately focusing on issues that may be hidden within large and complex systems. The breadth of solutions provided ample flexibility in how the ultimate solution could be implemented with potential solutions ranging from simple to complex. Further, this systematic innovation process can be scaled at several hierarchy levels within a system for the purpose of refining and advancing the most attractive solution concepts. The Simplified TRIZ 3rd edition adds significant improvements to the earlier edition. Chapter 7 has been added to explain how to apply functional analysis to model problem situations and how to apply contradiction analysis (and thus solution generation) to these models. Also, Chapter 10 has been significantly expanded with the application of patterns (trends of system evolution) to developing innovations and includes several new detailed cases studies: 1) the future of washing machine, 2) the future of parcel delivery (3D printing), and 3) the future of smart phones (mobile computing). I highly recommend the TRIZ process and particularly, Mr. David Conley, as a skilled, insightful, and capable TRIZ operator, for analyzing complex problems and generating a diverse set of potential solutions. TRIZ is almost certain to generate a simpler, cheaper, and more effective solution than could be achieved otherwise." -Ret. Major Richard Martin, DR-IV, Air Force Research Laboratory "TRIZ has created such a fundamental shift in my natural way of thinking, I can barely imaging problem solving without it. TRIZ has allowed me to overcome many challenges, and more importantly, has helped me to guide and coach many other problem solvers to also overcome their challenges with innovation. When asked about TRIZ books, I always had to apologize that most books tend to over complicate TRIZ or over simplify TRIZ to the point of neutralizing its effectiveness. Simplified TRIZ 3rd edition effectively bridges this gap presenting an easy to understand, yet effective usage of the TRIZ methodology. I hope you also find it valuable. Just TRIZ it!" -Ido Lapidot, Former Intel Strategic Technologies Planner and Systematic Innovation Leader, Level 3 TRIZ Expert A major emphasis of the lab is to assess the applicability of fundamental research to the technology needs of the Air Force. Often this requires preliminary concept studies to identify requirements and performance metrics prior to launching in-depth assessments and evaluations. While methods for assessing technologies against system requirements exist within the lab, little is available in terms of formal methods for developing initial sets of requirements and performance metrics. In particular, for software related technologies; e.g., architecture, logic, information assurance, code robustness and V&V techniques, we were simply at a loss on how to approach the necessary software related technology assessments. TRIZ offered an industry proven formal method which allow us to move forward with a key software architecture concept study. David provided an excellent overview of the TRIZ methodology and example applications. After several meetings where we refined our inputs and added more detail, David was able to apply his expertise with the TRIZ formal method and provided us an excellent report detailing the results of his analysis. The report not only provided us an evaluation of our initial conceptual software architecture but led to several unexpected novel architectures for us to study in more detail. It was in identifying these unexpected concepts that the real power and value of TRIZ was realized. The TRIZ formal method and David’s expert application of TRIZ proved to be a crucial first step for initiating several in-depth studies for concepts we simply would not have arrived through our intuition and experience alone. If you are looking for a tool to help with identifying innovative and creative designs I highly recommend the TRIZ formal method for the job. -Dr. Frank R. Chavez, DR-III, Senior Research Aerospace Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate Dave Conley and Ellen Domb brings their wealth of problem solving knowledge and experience into a user friendly style that is readable and engaging. They solve the contradiction many see with TRIZ: Too much depth and it can feel overwhelming. Lack of depth leaves the reader wanting for practical application. Dave and Ellen overcome this contradiction by engaging the reader in practical examples from the beginning gradually moving to the deeper tools that hold the power of TRIZ. They reveal the thinking behind TRIZ concepts which enables a deeper understanding of how to use TRIZ to become an expert problem solver. -Bryan Pollard, Risk Program Manager, Verizon, Level 3 TRIZ Expert "TRIZ has been employed within Syngenta as a method to unbridle creativity while directing structure to the innovation process. TRIZ helps break down domain-centric thinking and introduces us to a broader and more disruptive solution space. However, the process is also systematic and disciplined so invention is not at the mercy of happenstance. The significant benefits realized from the application of TRIZ methodology to Syngenta has been diverse, from optimized pipelines, application of new fields to old problems, and first mover advantage in dynamic markets. TRIZ has codified a large swath of past human invention and integrated it within a methodology that enables solving the task at hand. Simplified TRIZ makes the method accessible and approachable to a broad audience, and the new edition includes new tools and an expanded section on how to introduce TRIZ to your company." -Genichi Kakefuda, Crowdsourcing & Innovation Systems Lead, Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. "Co-authors Rantanen, Conley and Domb have done it again! Simplified TRIZ transforms what is, arguably, the most sophisticated framework for understanding and predicting technological, engineering and innovation change ever developed into a more accessible, actionable sequence of scientific and business methods many more readers will be able to understand and apply. As a consultant to industry and government for the past two-plus decades, I’ve never before seen an equally rigorous, universally relevant scientific method applied by our clients… and I doubt I ever will. Simplified TRIZ takes the techniques out of the realm of rocket science and puts it firmly into the hands of those of us, mere mortals, trying to cope with the seeming chaos of industry and technological change." -Arik R. Johnson, Founder & Chairman, Aurora WDC "I was responsible for a 15+ year Six Sigma deployment with a global industrial manufacturer. During that time we saw projects completed on every aspect of company work. The tools and processes of "standard" Six Sigma were enough when, following the analyze phase of D-M-A-I-C, the improvement needed was self-evident from the data. However, when the solution was not so clear, Six Sigma was relatively silent on facilitating a team to an innovative solution. We had learned that one of the strengths of Six Sigma was the flexibility of the D-M-A-I-C framework to accept new tools in the pursuit of improvement. After reading "Simplified Triz", we called Ellen Domb to see if TRIZ might address our need. Over the course of several sessions and some experimentation, Ellen led us to the incorporation of several TRIZ tools into our Six Sigma training and toolkit. The combination of the structure and discipline of Six Sigma with the creativity and innovation of TRIZ give teams a powerful set of tools and processes to address most of the problems that they will face." -George K. Strodtbeck III, Author of Making Change in Complex Organizations, Vice President, SBTI. "One of the easiest books to read and comprehend, removing the misconception that TRIZ is complicated to understand … …. now you can really cruise in your car without becoming the mechanics." -Richard Ng, Quality System Manager, HP Inc. Singapore, Certified TRIZ Level 2 "The ability to move forward in the midst of chaos is the new competitive advantage. Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Application for Technical and Business Professionals, 3rd Edition provides a structure for problem definition and description of the desired final result that cuts through the chaos. It has added a new dimension to our operational excellence program. Traditionally thought of as an engineering tool we have used it very successfully for bioprocess design and optimization. I will not start a technology development project without using this method." -Greg Crab, Process Automation Expert, Syngenta "The process of brainstorming has been used very effectively in the Air Force to address a broad range of problems. The main benefit of brainstorming is that the quality and diversity of ideas produced by a group is greater than the sum of what individuals can generate on their own. This happens because interactions with one another within a group spur ever greater insights and ideas from each other and produce a solution beyond what’s possible for individuals. As part of my involvement with the Innovative concepts Group (ICG) in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate in the late 1990s and currently with the Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) for all of AFRL, we have used brainstorming extensively. Teams of the best minds in the government and industry are regularly assembled to solve pressing and complicated problems for the Air Force across many disciplines to include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), airborne global secure communications, nuclear command and control, and nuclear transport, among many others. This approach has been instrumental for achieving some of the most revolutionary and breakthrough capabilities for the Air Force, some of which have been subsequently pursued by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD). Mr. David Conley recently introduced TRIZ to AFRL. To compare the TRIZ approach to our standard brainstorming process, we gave Mr. Conley four specific problems, which we had previously evaluated and generated a set of potential solutions. In a week’s time, Mr. Conley leveraged the TRIZ analysis process to decompose each of the problems and generate a lengthy list of possible solutions. Mr. Conley was able to generate nearly identical solution sets to what we had done using four separate teams of a dozen people analyzing, brainstorming, and compiling over several weeks. Consequently, TRIZ produced an approximate twenty times reduction in manpower for problem decomposition, analysis, and solution generation. The only input Mr. Conley required was a clear problem statement, constraints on the solution space, and available resources. That a single person skilled in TRIZ could single-handedly generate such a diverse and insightful set of solutions in such limited time was amazing. A further benefit was that TRIZ provided a very structured decomposition and organization of both the problem and solution spaces to help fully capture all potential solutions versus a seemingly random list of potential solutions generated out of brainstorming sessions. We see tremendous value in leveraging TRIZ to perform problem analysis, decomposition, and solution generation and have since regularly leveraged Mr. Conley’s expertise. By performing TRIZ analysis up front, the technical team can then enhance the usual analysis output by focusing their time analyzing the most attractive solution concepts and devote their time to generating a more comprehensive analysis of the problem, a broader, richer solution space, and a more effective, economical final solution. A fellow AFRL colleague had Mr. Conley perform an analysis of specific elements of satellite design and expressed that TRIZ brings a disciplined analysis methodology that is very thorough and all encompassing. Despite Mr. Conley having no particular background in satellite structures, he was able to apply the TRIZ methodology to generate an impressive set of solution concepts. Further, he achieved this with very little technical input from AFRL and in an impressively few number of hours. The results made it clear the processes utilized are robust and capable of accurately focusing on issues that may be hidden within large and complex systems. The breadth of solutions provided ample flexibility in how the ultimate solution could be implemented with potential solutions ranging from simple to complex. Further, this systematic innovation process can be scaled at several hierarchy levels within a system for the purpose of refining and advancing the most attractive solution concepts. The Simplified TRIZ 3rd edition adds significant improvements to the earlier edition. Chapter 7 has been added to explain how to apply functional analysis to model problem situations and how to apply contradiction analysis (and thus solution generation) to these models. Also, Chapter 10 has been significantly expanded with the application of patterns (trends of system evolution) to developing innovations and includes several new detailed cases studies: 1) the future of washing machine, 2) the future of parcel delivery (3D printing), and 3) the future of smart phones (mobile computing). I highly recommend the TRIZ process and particularly, Mr. David Conley, as a skilled, insightful, and capable TRIZ operator, for analyzing complex problems and generating a diverse set of potential solutions. TRIZ is almost certain to generate a simpler, cheaper, and more effective solution than could be achieved otherwise." -Ret. Major Richard Martin, DR-IV, Air Force Research Laboratory "TRIZ has created such a fundamental shift in my natural way of thinking, I can barely imaging problem solving without it. TRIZ has allowed me to overcome many challenges, and more importantly, has helped me to guide and coach many other problem solvers to also overcome their challenges with innovation. When asked about TRIZ books, I always had to apologize that most books tend to over complicate TRIZ or over simplify TRIZ to the point of neutralizing its effectiveness. Simplified TRIZ 3rd edition effectively bridges this gap presenting an easy to understand, yet effective usage of the TRIZ methodology. I hope you also find it valuable. Just TRIZ it!" -Ido Lapidot, Former Intel Strategic Technologies Planner and Systematic Innovation Leader, Level 3 TRIZ Expert A major emphasis of the lab is to assess the applicability of fundamental research to the technology needs of the Air Force. Often this requires preliminary concept studies to identify requirements and performance metrics prior to launching in-depth assessments and evaluations. While methods for assessing technologies against system requirements exist within the lab, little is available in terms of formal methods for developing initial sets of requirements and performance metrics. In particular, for software related technologies; e.g., architecture, logic, information assurance, code robustness and V&V techniques, we were simply at a loss on how to approach the necessary software related technology assessments. TRIZ offered an industry proven formal method which allow us to move forward with a key software architecture concept study. David provided an excellent overview of the TRIZ methodology and example applications. After several meetings where we refined our inputs and added more detail, David was able to apply his expertise with the TRIZ formal method and provided us an excellent report detailing the results of his analysis. The report not only provided us an evaluation of our initial conceptual software architecture but led to several unexpected novel architectures for us to study in more detail. It was in identifying these unexpected concepts that the real power and value of TRIZ was realized. The TRIZ formal method and David’s expert application of TRIZ proved to be a crucial first step for initiating several in-depth studies for concepts we simply would not have arrived through our intuition and experience alone. If you are looking for a tool to help with identifying innovative and creative designs I highly recommend the TRIZ formal method for the job. -Dr. Frank R. Chavez, DR-III, Senior Research Aerospace Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate Dave Conley and Ellen Domb brings their wealth of problem solving knowledge and experience into a user friendly style that is readable and engaging. They solve the contradiction many see with TRIZ: Too much depth and it can feel overwhelming. Lack of depth leaves the reader wanting for practical application. Dave and Ellen overcome this contradiction by engaging the reader in practical examples from the beginning gradually moving to the deeper tools that hold the power of TRIZ. They reveal the thinking behind TRIZ concepts which enables a deeper understanding of how to use TRIZ to become an expert problem solver. -Bryan Pollard, Risk Program Manager, Verizon, Level 3 TRIZ Expert "TRIZ has been employed within Syngenta as a method to unbridle creativity while directing structure to the innovation process. TRIZ helps break down domain-centric thinking and introduces us to a broader and more disruptive solution space. However, the process is also systematic and disciplined so invention is not at the mercy of happenstance. The significant benefits realized from the application of TRIZ methodology to Syngenta has been diverse, from optimized pipelines, application of new fields to old problems, and first mover advantage in dynamic markets. TRIZ has codified a large swath of past human invention and integrated it within a methodology that enables solving the task at hand. Simplified TRIZ makes the method accessible and approachable to a broad audience, and the new edition includes new tools and an expanded section on how to introduce TRIZ to your company." -Genichi Kakefuda, Crowdsourcing & Innovation Systems Lead, Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. "Co-authors Rantanen, Conley and Domb have done it again! Simplified TRIZ transforms what is, arguably, the most sophisticated framework for understanding and predicting technological, engineering and innovation change ever developed into a more accessible, actionable sequence of scientific and business methods many more readers will be able to understand and apply. As a consultant to industry and government for the past two-plus decades, I’ve never before seen an equally rigorous, universally relevant scientific method applied by our clients… and I doubt I ever will. Simplified TRIZ takes the techniques out of the realm of rocket science and puts it firmly into the hands of those of us, mere mortals, trying to cope with the seeming chaos of industry and technological change." -Arik R. Johnson, Founder & Chairman, Aurora WDC Table of ContentsChapter 1 Why Do People Seek New Ways to Solve Problems?; Chapter 2 Constructing the New Model for Problem Solving: Moving from the Problem to the Ideal Final Result; Chapter 3 Clarify the Tradeoff behind a Problem; Chapter 4 Moving from Tradeoff to Inherent Contradiction; Chapter 5 Mapping Invisible Resources; Chapter 6 The Impossible Often Is Possible: How to Increase the Ideality of the System; Chapter 7 Understanding How Systems Work: Utilizing Functional Analysis to Expand Knowledge About Your Problem; Chapter 8 How to Separate the Best from the Rest: A Simple and Effective Tool for Evaluation of Solutions; Chapter 9 Enriching the Model for Problem Solving; Chapter 10 Patterns Are Powerful Tools for System Development; Chapter 11 Principles for Innovation: 40 Ways to Create Good Solutions; Chapter 12 Moving from Challenging Show Stoppers to Innovative Solutions; Chapter 13 TRIZ Knowledge Helps Drive Improvement; Chapter 14 Evaluation of the Model for Problem Solving; Chapter 15 How to Drive the Adoption of TRIZ in Your Organization; Chapter 16 Integrating TRIZ with Six Sigma and Other Quality Improvement Systems;Chapter 17 Book Summary: Creative Problem Solving and Innovative Thinking in a Nutshell; Chapter 18 Get Started; Glossary
£31.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd Ergonomic Insights
Book SynopsisThis book provides a great collection of work design testimonies with transferable lessons across many industry sectors and domains. It discusses physiological and cognitive parameters, teamwork, social aspects, organizational, and broader factors that influence work design initiatives.It is important to learn from practitioner stories and real-world conditions that affect the theoretical applications of work design. Readers will benefit from understanding the struggles and successes of the authors. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of human factors and user needs, including decision making in (ab)normal and safety-critical situations, physical ergonomics, design-in-use modifications, and tailored training. The text examines holistic approaches that lead to improved work methods, worker engagement, and effective system-wide interventions.Ergonomic Insights: Successes and Failures of Work Design is primarily written for professionals and graduate students in theTrade Review"Ergonomic Insights is an erudite, timely, and important contribution on the pathways to success and failure when applying ergonomics theory, principles, and methods in work design. Karanikas and Pazell have assembled a stellar cast of contributors who cover all manner of ergonomic work design issues, ranging from equipment and workspace design, training, and procedures, to workplace safety, incident reporting, and abnormal operations. The book will be an excellent resource for ergonomics researchers and practitioners who wish to help understand and optimise sociotechnical work systems. Buy it now, and the work systems of the future will benefit".- Professor Paul Salmon, Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia)"Ergonomic Insights edited by Dr Nektarios Karanikas and Dr Sara Pazell is an excellent addition to the literature as its chapters genuinely reveal each author’s work, who wrote from the trenches. Each contributor reflects on the lessons learned through success and failures in addressing the issues at hand, and the writing style is lucid and very much practitioner-oriented. I am confident that any reader who wants to understand the journey of what it takes to implement good work design will immensely benefit from this easy-to-read collection."- Dr Rammohan Maikala, Subject Matter Expert at the National Safety Council (United States) and Editor for Ergonomics in Design & the International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics."It is surprisingly rare in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) to read about the messy reality of real practice, including practitioners' experiences, embedded as they are in diverse organisational, social, economic, technological, regulatory, and legal contexts. While diverse, these contexts and experiences are quite different to those of researchers embedded in academic contexts, who produce the overwhelming majority of written works on HFE. In this edited book, Nektarios Karanikas and Sara Pazell - who themselves have decades of experience in the world of practice - have brought together a diverse range of authors to cover ergonomics in a various sectors, in primary, secondary and tertiary industries. In the 21 chapters, the authors give honest and straightforward accounts real practice, via case studies and reflections. The book will be of great interest and value to practitioners, students, educators, and researchers who wish to understand the practice of HFE in the many contexts and constraints in which practice is embedded".- Dr Steven Shorrock, Senior Specialist Safety & Human Factors at Eurocontrol (Europe) and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Sunshine Coast (Australia)."What a great idea, a book that focusses on real world experiences of applying human factors and ergonomics principles. The examples cover a wide variety of industries from office environments through health, manufacturing, mining, construction and rail; and the authors all bring a wealth of experience to share. This is a thought-provoking book for student and practitioner alike."- Robin Burgess-Limerick, PhD CPE FHFESA, Professor of Human Factors, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia Table of Contents1. Human impacts on work design. 2. The underestimated value of less-than-ideal and proactive ergonomic solutions. 3. Return-to-work and 24/7 warehouse operations. 4. Designing a visually comfortable workplace. 5. Opportunities and challenges for designing quality work in residential aged care. 6. When success is not success, and we strive to do better. 7. Reshaping lifestyle changes in a heavy weight world. 8. Indian farm tractor seat design assessment for driver's comfort. 9. Off-The-Road tyre management: the good, the bad and the ugly. 10: The Human Factors practitioner in engineering contractor managed investment projects. 11. Deciphering the knowledge used by front-line workers in abnormal situations. 12. The tyranny of misusing documented rules and procedures. 13. Creating ownership and dealing with design and work system flaws. 14. Stuck in a holding pattern: human factors training development for sports and recreational aviation. 15. Undertrained workforce and poor system designs. 16. The ergonomics consultants lot is not an easy one. 17. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams: Reflections on a poorly designed tram driver-cab. 18. Creating conditions for successful design-in-use. 19. New scientific methods and old school models in ergonomic system development. 20. It’s only a reporting form. 21. SAfER way to design work.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd T Level Engineering
Book SynopsisT Level Engineering is the new technical qualification standing alongsidethe Academic A Levels, for 16+ students looking to go into engineering.T Level Engineering covers the core elements for all the pathways of thisqualification. Whether your sights are set on an engineering university degree, or anadvanced apprenticeship, this book covers the essentials needed to getthrough the 2-year T Level Engineering program. Teachers and workplacement managers will like it too as all the sections are broken down intobite-sized pieces enough for a lesson or two. You should find T Level Engineering easy to understand and readilyaccessible, even if you have no previous engineering knowledge. The technicalterms are explained as they are introduced, and a detailed glossaryallows you to check out any specific terms, which is also very useful whenwriting assignmenTable of Contents1. Engineering Development and Innovation. 2. Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Practice. 3. Design Processes and Practices. 4. Maintenance, Installation and Repair Practices. 5. Manufacturing, Processing and Control Practices. 6. Engineering Calculations. 7. Engineering Science. 8. Engineering Materials. 9. Mechanical Principles. 10. Electrical and Electronic Principles. 11. Standards used in Engineering. 12. Nature and Application of Standard Operating Procedures. 13. Health and Safety – Standards, Acts, Legislation and Risk Analysis. 14. Business, Commercial and Financial Awareness. 15. Professional Responsibilities, Attitudes and Behaviours. 16. Stock and Asset Management. 17. Quality Assurance, Control and Improvement. 18. Principles and Practices of Continuous Improvement. 19. Project Management Principles, Techniques and Practices. 20. My Project.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics
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Cambridge University Press Metal Forming Mechanics And Metallurgy
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Cambridge University Press Optimization in Practice with MATLAB
Book SynopsisThis textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate students and practitioners interested in learning optimization. The presentation is enriched with a robust set of real-world examples and practical exercises. Using MATLAB software is encouraged throughout. The instructor is supported by a complete solutions manual and PowerPoint slides with animations.Table of ContentsPart I. Helpful Preliminaries: 1. MATLAB® as a computational tool; 2. Mathematical preliminaries; Part II. Using Optimization – the Road Map: 3. Welcome to the fascinating world of optimization; 4. Analysis, design, optimization, and modeling; 5. Introducing linear and nonlinear programming; Part III. Using Optimization – Practical Essentials: 6. Multiobjective optimization; 7. Numerical essentials; 8. Global optimization basics; 9. Discrete optimization basics; 10. Practicing optimization – larger examples; Part IV. Going Deeper: Inside the Codes and Theoretical Aspects: 11. Linear programming; 12. Nonlinear programming with no constraints; 13. Nonlinear programming with constraints; Part V. More Advanced Topics in Optimization: 14. Discrete optimization; 15. Modeling complex systems: surrogate modeling and design space reduction; 16. Design optimization under uncertainty; 17. Methods for Pareto frontier generation/representation; 18. Physical programming for multiobjective optimization; 19. Evolutionary algorithms.
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Cambridge University Press Metal Forming Mechanics And Metallurgy
Book SynopsisThis book helps the engineer understand the principles of metal forming and analyze forming problems - both the mechanics of forming processes and how the properties of metals interact with the processes. In this fourth edition, an entire chapter has been devoted to forming limit diagrams and various aspects of stamping and another on other sheet forming operations. Sheet testing is covered in a separate chapter. Coverage of sheet metal properties has been expanded. Interesting end-of-chapter notes have been added throughout, as well as references. More than 200 end-of-chapter problems are also included.Trade Review"very good coverage of the principles of mechanical metallurgy...Recommended." - CHOICETable of Contents1. Stress and strain; 2. Plasticity; 3. Strain hardening; 4. Plastic instability; 5. Temperature and strain-rate dependence; 6. Work balance; 7. Slab analysis and friction; 8. Friction and lubrication; 9. Upper-bound analysis; 10. Slip-line field analysis; 11. Deformation zone geometry; 12. Formability; 13. Bending; 14. Plastic anisotropy; 15. Cupping, redrawing and ironing; 16. Forming limit diagrams; 17. Stamping; 18. Hydroforming; 19. Other sheet forming operations; 20. Formability tests; 21. Sheet metal properties.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Guidelines for Integrating Management Systems and
Book SynopsisThis book combines the synergies between performance improvement systems to help ensure safe and reliable operations, streamline procedures and cross-system auditing, and supporting regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.Table of ContentsList of Figures xi List of Tables xv Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii Glossary xix Acknowledgments xxv Preface xxvii 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 The Need for Integration 1 1.2 The Purpose of this Guideline 4 1.3 The Scope of this Guideline 4 1.4 The Approach used in this Guideline 4 1.5 How Established Models can be used in Integrated Systems 8 1.6 Exclusions to the Scope 9 1.7 Key Audience for this Guideline 9 1.8 Some Recent Advances in Process Safety Metrics 10 2 SECURE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT ACROSS GROUPS 11 2.1 The Need for Securing Support 11 2.2 Securing Support to Optimize Resource Allocation 14 2.3 Developing a Preliminary Plan 16 2.4 The Importance of a Safety Culture 23 2.5 Identifying Stakeholders 24 2.6 Sharing Resources across Groups 27 2.7 The Case for a SHEQ&S program 27 2.8 Surveying for Competency Gaps 28 3 EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS ACROSS GROUPS 31 3.1 The Need for Evaluating Hazards and Risks 31 3.2 Identifying and Prioritizing Key Processes and Risks 32 3.3 Selecting Potential Metrics 33 3.4 Focusing on Process Safety Performance 35 3.5 Re-evaluating Metrics for Continuous Improvement 35 3.6 Examples of Performance Effects across SHEQ&S Groups 38 4 IDENTIFY COMMON METRICS ACROSS GROUPS 41 4.1 The Need for Identifying Common Metrics 41 4.2 Define the System Integration Process 43 4.3 Identify the Program Requirements 43 4.4 Develop the Program 43 4.5 Identify Overlapping Metrics 46 4.6 Prioritize the Program Installation 66 4.7 Document the Program Baseline 72 4.8 Continuous Improvements 73 4.9 Some Management System Assessment Tools 73 4.10 Other Metrics Worth Considering 82 5 IMPLEMENT THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM 83 5.1 The Need for Proper Implementation 86 5.2 How to Apply the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Approach 86 5.3 Piloting the SHEQ&S program 95 5.4 Communication 103 6 MONITOR THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM PERFORMANCE 105 6.1 The Need for Reviewing and Assessing Program Performance 106 6.2 How to Reinforce the Integrated Framework 108 6.3 How to Use Management Reviews to Respond to Gaps 108 6.4 How to Engage Leadership 109 6.5 The Roadmap and Process Improvement Plan 110 6.6 Auditing and Verifying the Program 110 6.7 Tracking Corrective Actions 111 6.8 Statistical Methods and Tools 112 6.9 Capturing Early Success 114 6.10 Improving Performance in All SHEQ&S Management Systems 115 6.11 How and When to Communicate the Information 115 6.12 Obtaining Stakeholder Feedback 118 6.13 Metric Communication Examples 119 7 IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM 121 7.1 The Need for Continuous Improvement 122 7.2 Ensuring Management Responsibility 122 7.3 Addressing Non-Conformities 122 7.4 Using Statistical Methods 126 8 EXAMPLES FROM INDUSTRY 127 8.1 Case Studies 129 8.2 Examples of the SHEQ&S program 129 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE LISTS FOR GLOBAL PROCESS SAFETY LEGISLATION AND SHEQ&S ORGANIZATIONS 131 APPENDIX B: RECENT ADVANCES IN PROCESS SAFETY METRICS 139 APPENDIX C: POTENTIAL ANSWERS DESCRIBING THE NEED FOR SECURING SUPPORT 145 APPENDIX D: DETAILED CASE STUDY FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A SHEQ&S PROGRAM 147 APPENDIX E: EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY IN THE EQUIPMENT LIFE CYCLE 158 APPENDIX F: THE SHEQ&S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAPPING SURVEY 160 APPENDIX G: THE PROCESS SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY SURVEY 167 REFERENCES 179 INDEX 185
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Optimization of Industrial Systems
Book SynopsisOPTIMIZATION of INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Including the latest industrial solution-based practical applications, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of the optimization of industrial systems for engineers, scientists, students, and other professionals. In order to deal with societal challenges, novel technologies play an important role. For the advancement of technology, it is essential to share innovative ideas and thoughts on a common platform where researchers across the globe meet together and revitalize their knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges that the world faces. The high complexity of the issues related to societal interdisciplinary research is the key to future revolutions. From research funders to journal editors, policymakers to think tanks, all seem to agree that the future of research lies outside disciplinary boundaries. In such prevailing conditions, various working scenarios, conditions, and strategies need to be optimized. Optimization is a multidisTable of Contents1 Speed Control of DC Motor at Variable Load Torque Using FLC 1Kbrom Lbsu, Selomone Fantaye and Fisseha Teklay 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background of Thesis Work 2 1.3 Statement of the Problem (Case Study) 2 1.4 Research Methods 3 1.5 Mathematical Model of DC Motor 5 1.6 Results and Discussion 7 1.7 Conclusion 9 References 10 2 Detailing and Analysis of Factors Governing Inventory in Dynamics of Food Supply Chain Performance System 11Janpriy Sharma, Mohit Tyagi and Arvind Bhardwaj 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Literature Review 13 2.3 Methodology 14 2.4 Results and Discussions 25 2.5 Work Implications and Future Avenues 26 References 26 3 Risk Factor Appraisal in Cold Supply Chain Performance System through Delphi Based Hybrid MCDM Approach 31Neeraj Kumar, Mohit Tyagi and Anish Sachdeva 3.1 Introduction and Background 31 3.2 Model Development (First Segment) 33 3.3 Research Methodology 34 3.4 Numerical Illustrations 38 3.5 Results and Discussion 41 3.6 Managerial Implication and Future Scope 43 References 43 4 Exploring Interaction Among Barriers of Circular Supply Chains: A Case of Indian Rubber Industry 45Somesh Agarwal, Mohit Tyagi and R.K. Garg 4.1 Introduction 45 4.2 Literature Survey 46 4.3 Methodology 49 4.4 Results and Discussion 56 4.5 Conclusion and Future Scope 57 4.6 Limitation of Study and Future Scope 58 References 58 5 Power Spectral Density Analysis of HRV to Evaluate Changes in ANS During Graded Head-Up Tilt and Head-Reverse Tilt 61Anjali Sharma and Dilbag Singh 5.1 Introduction 61 5.2 Materials and Methods 62 5.3 Results and Discussion 67 5.4 Conclusion 71 References 71 6 Mathematical Modeling for Catalytic Combustion of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Methane During Warm-Up Behaviour in Catalytic Converter 73Umang Bedi and Sanchita Chauhan 6.1 Introduction 73 6.2 Rate Kinetics 74 6.3 Modeling 74 6.4 Methodology to Solve Dimensionless Equations 76 6.5 Result and Discussions 76 6.5 Conclusion 81 6.6 Acknowledgments 82 Nomenclature 82 References 83 7 Numerical Investigation of Two-Phase Flow in a Horizontal T Junction 85Parth Patpatiya, Sreejita Samadder and Vanshika Kapoor 7.1 Introduction 85 7.2 Literature Review 86 7.3 Methodology 90 7.4 Results and Discussions 92 7.5 Conclusion 98 References 98 8 Studies on Design of Flexible Pavement Using Resilient Modulus: A Review 101Ashish Pratap Singh, Mayank Pathak, Rajiv Kumar and Kanish Kapoor 8.1 Introduction 101 8.2 Resilient Modulus 103 8.3 Importance of Subgrade Resilient Modulus 103 8.4 Effect On Pavement Design 104 8.5 Seasonal Variations 106 8.6 Changes in Water Content Have an Effect on Resilient Modulus 106 8.7 Perspective on Resilient Modulus 107 8.8 Conclusion 107 References 108 9 Study on Design of Top Shackle used in Cage Suspension Gear in Mines – FEA Approach 111Shivam Jaiswal 9.1 Introduction 111 9.2 Research Background 113 9.3 Research Methods 114 9.4 Finite Element Analysis 115 9.5 Analysis and Result 120 9.6 Conclusion 122 9.7 Acknowledgement 123 References 123 10 A Review on Current Trends in Offshore Wind Energy 125Atul Gautam, Pramod Sharma, Vilas Warudkar and J.L. Bhagoria 10.1 Introduction 125 10.2 Modelling and Simulation 127 10.3 Dynamic Response and Dynamic Analysis 128 10.4 Damping and Fragility Estimations 129 10.5 Optimizing the New Offshore Wind Turbine Design 130 10.6 Reliability Studies of Offshore Wind Turbines 131 10.7 Cost Assessment 131 10.8 Methods of Installing Monopole Foundations Offshore 132 10.9 Climate Change Influence on Design of Offshore Wind Farm in Indian Offshore Wind Energy Sector 134 10.10 Conclusions 135 References 135 11 Assessment of Offshore Wind Energy for Site 137Atul Gautam, Pramod Kumar Sharma, Vilas Warudkar and J L Bhagoria 11.1 Introduction 137 11.2 Literature Review 138 11.3 Offshore Tower Design Condition 139 11.4 Methodology 140 11.5 Paradeep Data Collection 142 11.6 Results 143 11.7 Discussion 145 11.8 Conclusion 145 References 145 12 Optimizing Volume of Helical Compression Spring by Genetic Algorithm and Comparing with Simulated Annealing 147Kishor Kumar and Meenu 12.1 Introduction 147 12.2 Design of Springs 148 12.3 Optimization Techniques 151 12.4 Discussion of Results 155 12.5 Conclusions 159 References 159 13 Topological Design Optimisation of Dental Implant 161Abner Ankit Lawrence, Nikhil Singh, Rahul Davis, Mohd. Sahil Ansari, Yash Vardhan Tewari and Vishal Francis 13.1 Introduction 161 13.2 Research Methods 163 13.3 Result Discussion 167 13.4 Conclusion 171 References 171 14 Response Surface Methodology Approach for Combustion Analysis of Compression Ignition Engine Fueled with Jatropha Biodiesel Produced by Using Heterogeneous Catalyst 173Aparna Singh, Shailendra Sinha and Akhilesh Kumar Choudhary 14.1 Introduction 173 14.2 Materials and Methods 175 14.3 Results and Discussion 178 14.4 Optimization 181 14.5 Validation 182 14.6 Conclusion 183 References 183 15 Thermal Performance Evaluation of Solar Air Heater with Different Roughness Designs 185Junaid Ahmad Bhat Nomenclature 185 15.1 Introduction 185 15.2 Solar Air Heater 187 15.3 Experimentation 187 15.4 Instrumentation Used 189 15.5 Experimental Procedure 189 15.6 Results and Discussion 189 15.7 Conclusion and Scope for Future 192 15.8 Future Scope 193 Bibliography 193 16 Study of Physical Attributes of Indian Coconut Leaves for Efficient Midrib Separation 195Abi Varghese, Joby G. David, Mebin Toms Mathew, Mijo P. Saji and Sambhu Nair V. S. 16.1 Introduction 195 16.2 Materials and Methods 196 16.3 Results and Discussion 198 16.4 Conclusion 201 References 201 Appendix 202 17 Manual Solar Tracking System with Two Degrees of Freedom 205Surya Kumar, Ritesh Ranjan, Niraj Kumar Poddar, Bikash Kumar, Adarsh Kumar, Shweta Kumari, Nitish Kumar, Ajay Kumar and Suman Kumar 17.1 Introduction 205 17.2 Design Methodology 206 17.3 Working Prototype 210 17.4 Working Principle 212 17.5 Conclusions 214 17.6 Acknowledgement 214 References 214 18 Critical Review on Tribometers and Their Contact Mechanism 217Sumit Singhal, Ritwik Agarwal, Rajan Kumar and R.K. Dwivedi 18.1 Introduction 217 18.2 Types of Wear 219 18.3 Ball-On-Disc Tribometer Contact Mechanism 220 18.4 Disc on Disc Tribometer 220 18.5 Cylinder on Block Tribometer 221 18.6 Four Ball Tester 222 18.7 Fretting Testing Machine 222 18.8 Conclusion 224 References 224 19 Investigation on Tribological Performance of Ferro-Magnetic Fluid as Lubricant 227Ashwani Singh, Lalit Thakur and Jaideep Gupta 19.1 Introduction 227 19.2 Materials and Methods 229 19.3 Results and Discussion 234 19.4 Conclusion 235 References 236 20 Application of State Space Method on Beam to Predict its Response in Time and Frequency Domain 239Nitin Gupta, Ashok Kumar Bagha and Shashi Bahl 20.1 Introduction 239 20.2 Formulation of Beam 240 20.3 State Space Formulation 243 20.4 Results and Discussion 245 Software and Comparing it with Analytical Solutions 248 20.5 Conclusions 250 References 250 21 Finite Element Model Updating of Five Degree of Freedom Spring Mass System using Direct Updating Method 253Abhishek Sharma, Dinesh Kumar Shukla, Ashok Kumar Bagha and Shashi Bahl 21.1 Introduction 253 21.2 Analytical Study 255 21.3 Results and Discussion 257 21.4 Conclusions 262 References 263 22 Design and Analysis of Two Wheeler Suspension Helical Compression Spring 265Pravin B. Khope, Sagar D. Shelare and Shubham S. Gunjal 22.1 Introduction 265 22.2 Design of Spring 267 22.3 Analysis of Existing Spring 270 22.4 Analysis of Spring I 273 22.5 Analysis of New Spring II 275 22.6 Result 277 22.7 Conclusion 277 References 277 23 Automated Belt Conveyor System for Bolt and Washer Assembly 279Subhash N. Waghmare, Sagar D. Shelare, Nischal P. Mungle and Krunal P. Mudafale 23.1 Introduction 279 23.2 Research Methods 280 23.3 Materials and Methods 280 23.4 Result Discussion 290 23.5 Conclusion 293 References 294 24 Design and Development of Spherical Roller Bearings: A Review 297Nilay Bhavsar and Gurmitsingh Bassan 24.1 Introduction 297 24.2 Literature Review 298 24.3 Literature Outcome 304 24.4 Conclusion 305 References 305 25 Topological Design Optimisation of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds 307Abner Ankit Lawrence, Nikhil Singh, Mohd. Sahil Ansari, Yash Vardhan Tewari and Vishal Francis 25.1 Introduction 307 25.2 Research Methods 311 Scan 313 25.3 Result Discussion 317 25.4 Conclusion 319 References 319 26 Design of Different Controllers of Cruise Control System on Inclined Plane 321Saty Prakash Yadav and Amit Kumar Singh 26.1 Introduction 321 26.2 Modeling of Cruise Control 322 26.3 Controller Design 324 26.4 Simulation Results 327 26.5 Conclusion 331 References 332 27 Mechanical Properties for 3D Printing of Polymers through Fused Deposition Modelling 335Brajesh Kumar, Ankush Raina, Ravi Pratap Singh and Mir Irfan Ul Haq 27.1 Introduction 335 27.2 3D Printing Techniques 336 27.3 Materials 339 27.4 Studies Related to Behaviour of 3D Printed FDM Parts 340 27.5 Conclusions and Future Scope 348 References 348 28 Novel Approach for Optimization of Machining Characteristics of Polymer Nanocomposites 353Kuldeep Kumar, Jogendra Kumar, Vijay Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Verma and Abhishek Singh 28.1 Introduction 353 28.2 Background and Problem Formulation 354 28.3 Experimentation 355 28.4 Parametric Optimization 357 28.5 Results and Discussion 358 28.6 Conclusion 362 References 363 29 Soft Computing Techniques and Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites 367Nitish Singh Jammoria, Mir Irfan Ul Haq, Ravi Pratap Singh and Ankush Raina 29.1 Introduction 367 29.2 Soft Computing Techniques 368 29.3 Studies Related to Soft Computing Techniques 368 29.4 Conclusions 382 References 382 30 Sustainable Manufacturing Related Aspects in Turning: A Study on Tool Wear 391Akshay Kumar Vadaliya, Anil B. Ghubade, Parveen Sharma and Anil Kumar 30.1 Introduction 391 30.2 Literature Survey 392 30.3 Experimental Procedure 393 30.4 Result and Discussion 398 30.5 Conclusion 399 References 400 31 Effect of Different Process Parameters and Manufacturing Design of Heat Sink: A Review 403Anil Kumar Rao and Shamsul Haq 31.1 Introduction 403 31.2 Heat Sink Construction 404 31.3 Thermal Resistance 404 31.4 Materials 405 31.5 Previous Research Work 406 31.6 Conclusion 411 References 411 32 Effect of Crumb Rubber on Concrete by Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates 415Mayank, Ashish Pratap Singh, Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Ravi Pratap Singh, Parampreet Kaur, Shivangi and Amit Arora 32.1 Introduction 415 32.2 Materials Used 416 32.3 Results and Discussions 416 32.4 Conclusions 419 References 420 33 An Analytical Model for Estimation of Build Time in Fused Deposition Modelling 423Faladrum Sharma and Uday Shanker Dixit 33.1 Introduction 423 33.2 A Deterministic Model for Time Estimation 426 33.3 Determination of Lower and Upper Limits of Time Estimates 431 33.4 Validation 432 33.5 Conclusion 434 References 436 34 Thermomechanical Analysis of Pulsed Laser Welded Thin Aluminium Alloy Sheets 439Tapas Bajpai, Pankaj Kumar Gupta and Anup Malik 34.1 Introduction 439 34.2 Finite Element Modelling 440 34.3 Results and Discussion 444 References 446 35 CFD Analysis of Car Parking Area to Study Carbon Monoxide Levels 447Rahul Gupta and Rajesh Kumar 35.1 Introduction 448 35.2 Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis 449 35.3 Governing Equations 449 35.4 Turbulence Model 451 35.5 Computational Domain and Boundary Conditions 452 35.6 Numerical Method 454 35.7 Results and Discussion 454 35.8 Conclusions 460 References 460 36 Performance Analysis of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic Thermal Module with Single and Double Pass Configuration 463C.S. Rajoria, Pankaj Gupta, Dharmendra Singh and Amit Sharma 36.1 Introduction 463 36.2 System Description 464 36.3 Energy Analysis of DPSPVT 465 36.4 Economic Analysis 466 36.5 Results and Discussion 468 36.6 Conclusion 471 References 471 37 Mechanical and Corrosion Behavior of Al 5083 Alloy Processed by Multi Directional Forging at Cryogenic Temperature 473D. Singh, C. S. Rajoria, J. P. Bhamu, S. Raykar, P. K. Gupta and S. K. Rajput 37.1 Introduction 473 37.2 Experimental Details 474 37.3 Result Discussion 476 37.4 Conclusion 482 References 482 38 Critical Review of Cold Spraying Coating Techniques 485Sagar D. Shelare, Trupti S. Gajbhiye, Dipak M. Hajare and Subhash N. Waghmare 38.1 Introduction 485 38.2 Principle of Cold Spraying 487 38.3 Contact Phenomenon and Bonding Mechanism of Cold Spraying Process 488 38.4 Coatings by Cold Spray 489 38.5 Cold Spraying Coatings Applications 491 38.6 Advantages and Potential Challenges of Cold Splash upon Another Thermal Spray Processes 493 38.7 Conclusion 494 References 495 39 Experimental Study of Influence of Drilling Parameters on Delamination in Drilling Aircraft CFRP Composites Using DOE (Taguchi Method) 499Mayuresh Kashikar, S.M. Patil and Sumeet Kalkar 39.1 Introduction 499 39.2 Materials and Methods 501 39.3 Results and Discussions 504 References 517 40 Programming of 6 Axis Articulated Robot for Industrial Applications 519Huzefa Mashhood and Mohammed Ali 40.1 Introduction 519 40.2 Research Background 520 40.3 Specification Details of Robot 521 40.4 Experimental Work 524 40.5 Programming of ARISTO Robot 525 40.6 Development of Arena Model For Layout 529 40.7 Discussion on Simulation Results 531 40.8 Conclusion 531 References 532 41 Process Optimization of EDM Parameters Using TAGUCHI while Machining Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite 533Divya Chandra, Nathi Ram Chauhan and Rajesha S. 41.1 Introduction 533 41.2 Material Selection 535 41.3 Machinability Analysis on MMCs using Electric Discharge Machining 535 41.4 Analysis of Process Parameters 537 41.5 Results and Discussion 537 41.6 Conclusion 542 References 542 42 Study of Thermal Conductivity of NiCrFeSi Based Ceramic Composite Coating 545Rahul Yadav, Rahul Kumar Sah, Pulkit Mann, Deepak Kumar and Pushpendra Singh 42.1 Introduction 545 42.2 Research Background 546 42.3 Experimental Procedure 547 42.4 Calculations 550 42.5 Discussion 551 42.6 Result 551 References 551 About the Editors 555 Index 557
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Control Theory Applications for Dynamic
Book SynopsisControl Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems Apply the fundamental tools of linear control theory to model, analyze, design, and understand the behavior of dynamic production systems In Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems: Time and Frequency Methods for Analysis and Design, distinguished manufacturing engineer Dr. Neil A. Duffie delivers a comprehensive explanation of how core concepts of control theorical analysis and design can be applied to production systems. Time-based perspectives on response to turbulence are augmented by frequency-based perspectives, fostering new understanding and guiding design of decision-making. The time delays intrinsic to decision making and decision implementation in production systems are addressed throughout. Readers will discover methods for calculating time response and frequency response, modeling using transfer functions, assessing stability, and design of decision making for closeTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Control System Engineering Software 6 2 Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Modeling of Production Systems 7 2.1 Continuous-Time Models of Components of Production Systems 9 2.2 Discrete-Time Models of Components of Production Systems 15 2.3 Delay 19 2.4 Model Linearization 22 2.4.1 Linearization Using Taylor Series Expansion – One Independent Variable 23 2.4.2 Linearization Using Taylor Series Expansion – Multiple Independent Variables 25 2.4.3 Piecewise Approximation 26 2.5 Summary 27 3 Transfer Functions and Block Diagrams 29 3.1 Laplace Transform 30 3.2 Properties of the Laplace Transform 33 3.2.1 Laplace Transform of a Function of Time Multiplied by a Constant 33 3.2.2 Laplace Transform of the Sum of Two Functions of Time 33 3.2.3 Laplace Transform of the First Derivative of a Function of Time 33 3.2.4 Laplace Transform of Higher Derivatives of a Function of Time Function 34 3.2.5 Laplace Transform of Function with Time Delay 34 3.3 Continuous-Time Transfer Functions 35 3.4 Z Transform 41 3.5 Properties of the Z Transform 44 3.5.1 Z Transform of a Sequence Multiplied by a Constant 45 3.5.2 Z Transform of the Sum of Two Sequences 45 3.5.3 Z Transform of Time Delay dT 45 3.5.4 Z Transform of a Difference Equation 46 3.6 Discrete-Time Transfer Functions 46 3.7 Block Diagrams 50 3.8 Transfer Function Algebra 53 3.8.1 Series Relationships 53 3.8.2 Parallel Relationships 56 3.8.3 Closed-Loop Relationships 58 3.8.4 Transfer Functions of Production Systems with Multiple Inputs and Outputs 64 3.8.5 Matrices of Transfer Functions 69 3.8.6 Factors of Transfer Function Numerator and Denominator 73 3.8.7 Canceling Common Factors in a Transfer Function 74 3.8.8 Padé Approximation of Continuous-Time Delay 78 3.8.9 Absorption of Discrete Time Delay 79 3.9 Production Systems with Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Components 81 3.9.1 Transfer Function of a Zero-Order Hold (ZOH) 81 3.9.2 Discrete-Time Transfer Function Representing Continuous-Time Components Preceded by a Hold and Followed by a Sampler 82 3.10 Potential Problems in Numerical Computations Using Transfer Functions 90 3.11 Summary 93 4 Fundamental Dynamic Characteristics and Time Response 95 4.1 Obtaining Fundamental Dynamic Characteristics from Transfer Functions 96 4.1.1 Characteristic Equation 96 4.1.2 Fundamental Continuous-Time Dynamic Characteristics 97 4.1.3 Continuous-Time Stability Criterion 100 4.1.4 Fundamental Discrete-Time Dynamic Characteristics 107 4.1.5 Discrete-Time Stability Criterion 111 4.2 Characteristics of Time Response 116 4.2.1 Calculation of Time Response 117 4.2.2 Step Response Characteristics 121 4.3 Summary 127 5 Frequency Response 129 5.1 Frequency Response of Continuous-Time Systems 129 5.1.1 Frequency Response of Integrating Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 132 5.1.2 Frequency Response of 1st-order Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 136 5.1.3 Frequency Response of 2nd-order Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 140 5.1.4 Frequency Response of Delay in Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 145 5.2 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time Systems 148 5.2.1 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time Integrating Production Systems or Components 149 5.2.2 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time 1st-Order Production Systems or Components 153 5.2.3 Aliasing Errors 156 5.3 Frequency Response Characteristics 158 5.3.1 Zero-Frequency Magnitude (DC Gain) and Bandwidth 158 5.3.2 Magnitude (Gain) Margin and Phase Margin 160 5.4 Summary 165 6 Design of Decision-Making for Closed-Loop Production Systems 167 6.1 Basic Types of Continuous-Time Control 169 6.1.1 Continuous-Time Proportional Control 171 6.1.2 Continuous-Time Proportional Plus Derivative Control 171 6.1.3 Continuous-Time Integral Control 172 6.1.4 Continuous-Time Proportional Plus Integral Control 173 6.2 Basic Types of Discrete-Time Control 173 6.2.1 Discrete-Time Proportional Control 174 6.2.2 Discrete-Time Proportional Plus Derivative Control 175 6.2.3 Discrete-Time Integral Control 175 6.2.4 Discrete-Time Proportional Plus Integral Control 176 6.3 Control Design Using Time Response 176 6.4 Direct Design of Decision-Making 186 6.4.1 Model Simplification by Eliminating Small Time Constants and Delays 194 6.5 Design Using Frequency Response 198 6.5.1 Using the Frequency Response Guidelines to Design Decision-Making 203 6.6 Closed-Loop Decision-Making Topologies 219 6.6.1 PID Control 219 6.6.2 Decision-Making Components in the Feedback Path 221 6.6.3 Cascade Control 226 6.6.4 Feedforward Control 231 6.6.5 Circumventing Time Delay Using a Smith Predictor Topology 238 6.7 Sensitivity to Parameter Variations 244 6.8 Summary 247 7 Application Examples 249 7.1 Potential Impact of Digitalization on Improving Recovery Time in Replanning by Reducing Delays 250 7.2 Adjustment of Steel Coil Deliveries in a Production Network with Inventory Information Sharing 256 7.3 Effect of Order Flow Information Sharing on the Dynamic Behavior of a Production Network 263 7.4 Adjustment of Cross-Trained and Permanent Worker Capacity 275 7.5 Closed-Loop, Multi-Rate Production System with Different Adjustment Periods for WIP and Backlog Regulation 283 7.6 Summary 295 References 296 Bibliography 297 Index 299
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CRC Press Production Management and Engineering Sciences
Book SynopsisThese are the proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Science and Production Management, 16th â 17th April 2015, Tatranskà Åtrba, High Tatras Mountains - Slovak Republic . The proceedings contain articles focusing on:- Production Management, Logistics- Industrial development, sustainable production- Planning, management and production control- Environmental and Safety Engineering and Management- Integrated business Management- Engineering and quality management of production- European support of industrial innovationThese proceedings brings new and original advances and trends in various fields of engineering sciences and technologies that accost a wide range of academics, scientists, researchers and professionals.Table of ContentsProduction Management and Engineering Sciences
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Taylor & Francis Ltd An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning
Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to the many variables and constraints involved in planning and scheduling complex systems, such as airline flights and university courses. Students will become acquainted with the necessity for scheduling activities under conditions of limited resources in industrial and service environments, and become familiar with methods of problem solving.Written by an expert author with decades of teaching and industry experience, the book provides a comprehensive explanation of the mathematical foundations to solving complex requirements, helping students to understand underlying models, to navigate software applications more easily, and to apply sophisticated solutions to project management. This is emphasized by real-world examples, which follow the components of the manufacturing process from inventory to production to delivery. Undergraduate and graduate students of industrial engineering, systems engineering, and operations managemTrade Review"Most textbooks on operations management focus more on the management of operations and case studies than on the actual specifics of algorithms. These specifics, though, are useful to students who focus more on the details of implementing such systems. An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling fills this void in the marketplace by providing a detailed and thorough presentation of the mathematical models and algorithms involved in the planning and scheduling process. It is well suited for instruction to students."Maged M. Dessouky, University of Southern California, Viterbi, USA"Graduate students of production, scheduling, and planning will thank any instructor who relies on this text. The material is well-organized and appropriate for upper division undergraduates or master’s students. Concepts are presented with examples, and proofs are presented primarily in the form of pseudo code that enables students to implement new tools on their own. Combined with knowledge of data structures, this tool kit is quite powerful. Even students for whom programming is a foreign language will quickly grasp the algorithms presented and understand why and how they work."Jim Moore, University of Southern California, Viterbi, USA "This book is an important compilation of a variety of approaches to solving scheduling problems, supporting a variety of applications. It is the answer to the basic question: is complete enumeration the only way to develop an optimal schedule? Overall, I recommend this book to those wanting to frame a mathematical basis for everyday scheduling, sequencing, and inventory management problems."Mark Werwath, Northwestern University, USATable of ContentsList of FiguresPreface Introduction A brief history Inventory Production Planning Manufacturing Requirements Planning Scheduling Problems Generation of Schedules Algorithms for One-Machine Problems Algorithms for Two-Machine Problems and Extensions to Multiple Machines Implicit Enumerations Optimization Heuristic Approaches Parallel Machines and Worst Case Bounds Relaxation of Assumptions Dynamic and Stochastic problems Appendix A: Costing of Products and ServicesAppendix B: Project SchedulingAppendix C: Hard Problems and NP-CompletenessAppendix D: ProblemsBibliographyReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The TPM Playbook
Book SynopsisThis book is a guideline for implementation and it is intended for the Lean practitioner looking for a training tool and a guideline that can be used in the work area while improvements are being conducted. It describes how to effectively implement total productive maintenance.Table of ContentsHow to Use This Playbook -- Introduction -- 1 Start with 5S -- 2 Maintenance Inventory -- 3 Baseline Your Equipment -- 4 TPM Procedures -- 5 Visual TPM Boards -- 6 Conclusion -- Definition of Terms -- Index -- About the Author.
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