Plant and Machinery Failure Prevention A.A. Hattangadi Maximize productivity by keeping plant and equipment downtime and unscheduled maintenance at a minimum. Constant monitoring and preventative maintenance are not the most effective ways of avoiding common problems in manufacturing equipment. This book is based on the premise of “zero-failure performance,” and is packed with expert advice. The author presents solid statistical as well as investigative methods for determining failure in mechanical and electrical equipment components.

Format: Hardbound Book – 2005 ISBN: 978-0-07-145791-0 Length: 458 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $99.95; List: $99.95 www.isa.org/plantmachinery

 

Practical Controls: A Guide to Mechanical Systems Steven R. Calabrese This book details practical methods of HVAC control, and defines the role of controls in easy-to-understand terms. It explores the various mechanical systems installed in today’s facilities and takes a concise look at how each is best controlled using current technology. It covers basic rules and equipment guidelines, pros and cons, and potential mistakes to avoid.

Format: Hardbound Book – 2003 ISBN: 0-88173-447-0 Length: 469 pages; Weight: 2 lbs. Member: $120.00; List: $120.00 www.isa.org/mechsystems

Practical Machinery Management for Process Plants: Major Process Equipment Maintenance and Repair, 2nd Edition, Volume 4 Heinz P. Bloch and Fred K. Geitner An invaluable source of practical cost-effective maintenance, repair, installation, and field verification procedures for machinery engineers. It is filled with step-by-step instructions and quick-ref-erence checklists that describe preventive and predictive maintenance for major process units such as vertical, horizontal, reciprocating, and liquid ring vacuum pumps, fans and blowers, compressors, turboexpanders, turbines, and more.

Format: Hardbound Book – 1997 ISBN: 0-88415-663-X Length: 700 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $130.00; List: $130.00 www.isa.org/practicalmachinery

 

Preventive Maintenance, 3rd Edition J.D. Patton, Jr. This 3rd edition of a best-selling classic shows how the investment in a preventive maintenance (PM) program repays a company in longer equipment life and smoother operation, planning, and scheduling. It includes enhanced techniques and insights along with new chapters dealing with computerized PM systems. The book addresses major types of maintenance; designing a PM program; nondestructive testing; scheduling; metrics; data issues; and much more.

Format: Softbound Book – 2004 ISBN: 978-1-55617-875-7 Length: 186 pages; Weight: 1 lb. Member: $69.00; List: $79.00 www.isa.org/preventivemaintenance