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Fundamentals of Turbomachinery

Theory and Applications

by Ryoichi Samuel Amano, William W. Peng ...

An accessible and up-to-date discussion of foundational turbomachine technologyIn the newly revised second edition of Fundamentals of Turbomachinery: Theory and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an accessible introduction to turbomachinery, taking readers from a foundational understanding of the subject to application-ready knowledge.The book explores basic and advanced ... Read more

$119.00 USD

An accessible and up-to-date discussion of foundational turbomachine technologyIn the newly revised second edition of Fundamentals of Turbomachinery: Theory and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an accessible introduction to turbomachinery, taking readers from a foundational understanding of the subject to application-ready knowledge.The book explores basic and advanced
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Elevator Troubleshooting & Repair

A Technician's Certification Study Guide

by David Herres ...

Elevators move large numbers of people up and down each day, mostly without incident, thanks to a strongly developed system of safety measures and the work of highly trained and experienced professionals.In performing elevator maintenance and repair, there are numerous technical factors, not to mention huge moral and legal issues. Workers need to fully understand proper maintenance procedures so ... Read more

$86.99 USD

Elevators move large numbers of people up and down each day, mostly without incident, thanks to a strongly developed system of safety measures and the work of highly trained and experienced professionals.In performing elevator maintenance and repair, there are numerous technical factors, not to mention huge moral and legal issues. Workers need to fully understand proper maintenance procedures so
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The Book of Basic Machines

The U.S. Navy Training Manual

by U.S. Navy ...

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught
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The Design of Future Things

by Don Norman ...

**An illuminating look at smart technology, by the legendary designer and author of The Design of Everyday Things.“Written with wit, authority and the pragmatic, everyman touch that probably made Norman so good at his job in the first place.”—BBC Focus Magazine**In The Design of Future Things, bestselling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**An illuminating look at smart technology, by the legendary designer and author of The Design of Everyday Things.“Written with wit, authority and the pragmatic, everyman touch that probably made Norman so good at his job in the first place.”—BBC Focus Magazine**In The Design of Future Things, bestselling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth
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Getting Started with 3D Printing

by Liza Wallach Kloski, Nick Kloski ...

The book is written in a casual, conversational style. It is easily accessible to those who have no prior knowledge in 3D printing, yet the book's message is solidly practical, technically accurate, and consumer-relevant. The chapters include contemporary, real-life learning exercises and insights for how to buy, use and maintain 3D printers. It also covers free 3D modeling software, as well as 3D ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The book is written in a casual, conversational style. It is easily accessible to those who have no prior knowledge in 3D printing, yet the book's message is solidly practical, technically accurate, and consumer-relevant. The chapters include contemporary, real-life learning exercises and insights for how to buy, use and maintain 3D printers. It also covers free 3D modeling software, as well as 3D
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Nb3Sn Accelerator Magnets

Designs, Technologies and Performance

Edited by Daniel Schoerling, Alexander V. Zlobin ...

Series series Particle Acceleration and Detection
This open access book is written by world-recognized experts in the fields of applied superconductivity and superconducting accelerator magnet technologies. It provides a contemporary review and assessment of the experience in research and development of high-field accelerator dipole magnets based on Nb3Sn superconductor over the past five decades. The reader attains clear insight into the ... Read more

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This open access book is written by world-recognized experts in the fields of applied superconductivity and superconducting accelerator magnet technologies. It provides a contemporary review and assessment of the experience in research and development of high-field accelerator dipole magnets based on Nb3Sn superconductor over the past five decades. The reader attains clear insight into the
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Ingenium

Five Machines That Changed the World

by Mark Denny ...

A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. "A wonderful combination of history and physics." —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical EnigmasIngenium is medieval English vernacular for "an ingenious contrivance." In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances—the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege ... Read more

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A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. "A wonderful combination of history and physics." —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical EnigmasIngenium is medieval English vernacular for "an ingenious contrivance." In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances—the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege
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CNC Trade Secrets

A Guide to CNC Machine Shop Practices

by James Harvey ...

OverviewCNC Trade Secrets is from the author of the bestselling and universally praisedMachine Shop Trade Secrets**. This new manual does for CNC machining what the first book did for conventional machining.With this guide to proven CNC machine shop practices, you will be producing machine parts faster, with fewer errors, and with less labor. You’ll discover that you don’t have to know “everything ... Read more

$50.99 USD

OverviewCNC Trade Secrets is from the author of the bestselling and universally praisedMachine Shop Trade Secrets**. This new manual does for CNC machining what the first book did for conventional machining.With this guide to proven CNC machine shop practices, you will be producing machine parts faster, with fewer errors, and with less labor. You’ll discover that you don’t have to know “everything
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The Reassembler

by James May ...

Reassembly is merely a form of therapy; something that stimulates a part of my brain that is left wanting in my daily life. When I rebuild a bicycle, I re-order my head. So might you...I'm delighted that you will be holding in your hands a book about putting things back together. It's a subject that fascinates me but which I assumed was a lonely passion that I would take to the grave, ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Reassembly is merely a form of therapy; something that stimulates a part of my brain that is left wanting in my daily life. When I rebuild a bicycle, I re-order my head. So might you...I'm delighted that you will be holding in your hands a book about putting things back together. It's a subject that fascinates me but which I assumed was a lonely passion that I would take to the grave,
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Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference

by Steve Heather ...

Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference has all the fundamental data that engineers need in their daily work in a convenient pocket-size book. 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. Ideal for mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineers, draftsmen, ... Read more

$43.99 USD

Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference has all the fundamental data that engineers need in their daily work in a convenient pocket-size book. 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. Ideal for mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineers, draftsmen,
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Extending Equipment’s Life Cycle – The Next Challenge for Maintenance

1, #12

by Rolly Angeles ...

Series Book 12 - 1
The objective of any maintenance program in industries is to take care of the Equipment's Total Life Cycle at the most reasonable cost with compliance to quality, safety, and the environment. To perform this we need the following;• Upgrade the skills and knowledge of our maintenance people• Sustain equipment reliability by doing the correct maintenance• Improve design weaknesses in the equipment• ... Read more

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The objective of any maintenance program in industries is to take care of the Equipment's Total Life Cycle at the most reasonable cost with compliance to quality, safety, and the environment. To perform this we need the following;• Upgrade the skills and knowledge of our maintenance people• Sustain equipment reliability by doing the correct maintenance• Improve design weaknesses in the equipment•
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RSA Reliability and Maintenance Newsletter Vault Collection Supplementary Series on World Class Maintenance Management - The 12 Disciplines

1, #8

by Rolly Angeles ...

Series Book 8 - 1
This is my eighth on a series of books I wrote and am still writing, based on the original concept of my first book on World Class Maintenance Management, The 12 Disciplines, as shown on page 3 of this book. In as much as I can, I have written all my books in the simplest way to understand for the benefit of the readers. Here is feedback to one of my readers, which I truly value and inspire me to ... Read more

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This is my eighth on a series of books I wrote and am still writing, based on the original concept of my first book on World Class Maintenance Management, The 12 Disciplines, as shown on page 3 of this book. In as much as I can, I have written all my books in the simplest way to understand for the benefit of the readers. Here is feedback to one of my readers, which I truly value and inspire me to
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Machining For Dummies

by Kip Hanson ...

Start a successful career in machiningMetalworking is an exciting field that's currently experiencing a shortage of qualified machinists—and there's no time like the present to capitalize on the recent surge in manufacturing and production opportunities. Covering everything from lathe operation to actual CNC programming, Machining For Dummies provides you with everything it takes to make a career ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Start a successful career in machiningMetalworking is an exciting field that's currently experiencing a shortage of qualified machinists—and there's no time like the present to capitalize on the recent surge in manufacturing and production opportunities. Covering everything from lathe operation to actual CNC programming, Machining For Dummies provides you with everything it takes to make a career
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Food Processing Technology

Principles and Practice

by P.J. Fellows ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition, has been updated and extended to include the many developments that have taken place since the third edition was published. The new edition includes an overview of the component subjects in food science and technology, processing stages, important aspects of food industry management not otherwise considered (e.g. financial ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition, has been updated and extended to include the many developments that have taken place since the third edition was published. The new edition includes an overview of the component subjects in food science and technology, processing stages, important aspects of food industry management not otherwise considered (e.g. financial
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Advances in Production Technology

Edited by Christian Brecher ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This edited volume contains the selected papers presented at the scientific board meeting of the German Cluster of Excellence on “Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries”, held in November 2014. The topical structure of the book is clustered in six sessions: Integrative Production Technology, Individualised Production, Virtual Production Systems, Integrated Technologies, Self ... Read more

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This edited volume contains the selected papers presented at the scientific board meeting of the German Cluster of Excellence on “Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries”, held in November 2014. The topical structure of the book is clustered in six sessions: Integrative Production Technology, Individualised Production, Virtual Production Systems, Integrated Technologies, Self
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Decoding Reliability-Centered Maintenance Process for Manufacturing Industries 10th Discipline of World Class Maintenance Management

1, #7

by Rolly Angeles ...

Series Book 7 - 1
There are cases where breakdowns and failures are not the primary cause of equipment downtime, especially in manufacturing industries. Although RCM is a popular maintenance strategy, many manufacturing industries are still not implementing this process and continue to remain stuck in their PM tasks activities. The main reason why I wrote this book is that doing RCM in a manufacturing plant is a ... Read more

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There are cases where breakdowns and failures are not the primary cause of equipment downtime, especially in manufacturing industries. Although RCM is a popular maintenance strategy, many manufacturing industries are still not implementing this process and continue to remain stuck in their PM tasks activities. The main reason why I wrote this book is that doing RCM in a manufacturing plant is a
... Read more
Lubrication Tactics for Industries Made Simple, 8th Discipline of World Class Maintenance Management

1, #6

by Rolly Angeles ...

Series Book 6 - 1
The subject of lubrication is very broad indeed and is evolving continuously with new technologies and developments as time passed by. As a result, some of the things that have been written and published are now by-gone and obsolete. While most maintenance and lubrication people I know are not educated properly on lubrication. Most of their decision on which lubricant to use and when to change it ... Read more

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The subject of lubrication is very broad indeed and is evolving continuously with new technologies and developments as time passed by. As a result, some of the things that have been written and published are now by-gone and obsolete. While most maintenance and lubrication people I know are not educated properly on lubrication. Most of their decision on which lubricant to use and when to change it
... Read more
The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads

Classic Writings on Engines, Tools, Mills, Invention, and the Making of the Machine Age

by Archibald Williams, Mary Elting, Eugene S. Ferguson, Grace Rogers Cooper, Ward L. Goodrich, A. Russell Bond, James Lukin, Richmond Mill Furnishing Works, Herbert Newton Casson, Robert P. Multhauf ...

The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads gathers technical exposition, industrial history, practical instruction, and popular scientific writing into a capacious portrait of the machine age. Its selections range from discussions of mechanisms and workshop processes to studies of manufacturing, transportation, materials, and the social consequences of technological change. Clear ... Read more

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The Machinery Enthusiast's Library: 12 Essential Reads gathers technical exposition, industrial history, practical instruction, and popular scientific writing into a capacious portrait of the machine age. Its selections range from discussions of mechanisms and workshop processes to studies of manufacturing, transportation, materials, and the social consequences of technological change. Clear
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Machinery’s Handbook Guide

A Guide to Using Tables, Formulas, & More in the 32nd Edition

by John Milton Amiss, Franklin D. Jones, Henry H. Ryffel, Christopher J. McCauley ...

Since publication of the first edition more than 100 years ago, Machinery’s Handbook has been acclaimed as the most popular, bestselling engineering resource of all time. Universally considered the principal reference in the manufacturing, metalworking, and mechanical industries, the Handbook is the ultimate collection of essential information. Now more than 3,000 pages, with thousands of ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Since publication of the first edition more than 100 years ago, Machinery’s Handbook has been acclaimed as the most popular, bestselling engineering resource of all time. Universally considered the principal reference in the manufacturing, metalworking, and mechanical industries, the Handbook is the ultimate collection of essential information. Now more than 3,000 pages, with thousands of
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Machinery Lubrication and Reliability

by Trinath Sahoo, Ph.D ...

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you look—in all types of machines, vehicles, and aircrafts. Its usefulness is everywhere, in every industry, from all types of manufacturing, power, health, petrochemicals, food, paper, and metallurgy to small industries and agriculture. Lubrication is absolutely essential to the world.There is an undeniable link between ... Read more

$86.99 USD

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you look—in all types of machines, vehicles, and aircrafts. Its usefulness is everywhere, in every industry, from all types of manufacturing, power, health, petrochemicals, food, paper, and metallurgy to small industries and agriculture. Lubrication is absolutely essential to the world.There is an undeniable link between
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Uranium Processing and Properties

Edited by Jonathan S. Morrell, Mark J. Jackson ...

Series series Energy (R0)
Uranium Processing and Properties describes developments in uranium science, engineering and processing and covers a broad spectrum of topics and applications in which these technologies are harnessed. This book offers the most up-to-date knowledge on emerging nuclear technologies and applications while also covering new and established practices for working with uranium supplies. The book also ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Uranium Processing and Properties describes developments in uranium science, engineering and processing and covers a broad spectrum of topics and applications in which these technologies are harnessed. This book offers the most up-to-date knowledge on emerging nuclear technologies and applications while also covering new and established practices for working with uranium supplies. The book also
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Machinery's Handbook Made Easy

by Edward Janecek ...

Improve Your Manufacturing SkillsMachinery's Handbook Made EasyThis is a time-saving navigational tool for Machinery’s Handbook for experienced professionals and beginners alike. You will learn how to quickly find exactly what you need from the Handbook’s vast compilation of data, standards and text. The contents are organized in an intuitive, easy-to-follow manner and are crossed-referenced to ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Improve Your Manufacturing SkillsMachinery's Handbook Made EasyThis is a time-saving navigational tool for Machinery’s Handbook for experienced professionals and beginners alike. You will learn how to quickly find exactly what you need from the Handbook’s vast compilation of data, standards and text. The contents are organized in an intuitive, easy-to-follow manner and are crossed-referenced to
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Simple Machines : The Way They Work - Physics Books for Kids | Children's Physics Books

by Baby Professor ...

What are simple machines and how do they work? In this book, we’ll take a look at some of the most commonly used simple machines with the intention of figuring out what makes them tick. You will soon realize that the mechanisms between each machine is guided by the laws of physics. Are you ready to learn? Then grab a copy today! ... Read more

$4.99 USD

What are simple machines and how do they work? In this book, we’ll take a look at some of the most commonly used simple machines with the intention of figuring out what makes them tick. You will soon realize that the mechanisms between each machine is guided by the laws of physics. Are you ready to learn? Then grab a copy today!
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How to Run a Lathe - Volume I (Edition 43) The Care and Operation of a Screw-Cutting Lathe

by J. J. O'Brien, M. W. O'Brien ...

This is the first volume of "How to Run a Lathe" by J. J. O'Brien and M. W. O'Brien. This novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook contains a wealth of practical information on all manner of lathe work, ranging from turning and boring to filing and polishing. Highly recommended for those with an interest in woodwork and not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the first volume of "How to Run a Lathe" by J. J. O'Brien and M. W. O'Brien. This novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook contains a wealth of practical information on all manner of lathe work, ranging from turning and boring to filing and polishing. Highly recommended for those with an interest in woodwork and not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents
... Read more

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