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Troubleshooting Rotating Machinery

Including Centrifugal Pumps and Compressors, Reciprocating Pumps and Compressors, Fans, Steam Turbines, Electric Motors, and More

by Robert X. Perez, Andrew P. Conkey ...

Process machines are critical to the profitability of processes. Safe, efficient and reliable machines are required to maintain dependable manufacturing processes that can create saleable, on-spec product on time, and at the desired production rate. As the wards of process machinery, we wish to keep our equipment in serviceable condition.One of the most challenging aspects of a machinery ... Read more

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Process machines are critical to the profitability of processes. Safe, efficient and reliable machines are required to maintain dependable manufacturing processes that can create saleable, on-spec product on time, and at the desired production rate. As the wards of process machinery, we wish to keep our equipment in serviceable condition.One of the most challenging aspects of a machinery
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Operator’S Guide to Rotating Equipment

An Introduction to Rotating Equipment Construction, Operating Principles, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices

by Robert Perez, Julien LeBleu Jr. ...

Every operator who is responsible for monitoring critical rotating equipment will greatly benefit from this handy reference book. The goal of this book is to present proven techniques that will enable rookie and veteran operators alike to detect problems early and, we hope, eliminate major outages and/or maintenance costs. To achieve this goal we shall explain the basics of lubrication systems, ... Read more

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Every operator who is responsible for monitoring critical rotating equipment will greatly benefit from this handy reference book. The goal of this book is to present proven techniques that will enable rookie and veteran operators alike to detect problems early and, we hope, eliminate major outages and/or maintenance costs. To achieve this goal we shall explain the basics of lubrication systems,
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Design, Modeling and Reliability in Rotating Machinery

Edited by Robert X. Perez ...

Design, Modeling, and Reliability in ROTATING MACHINERYThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which includes ... Read more

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Design, Modeling, and Reliability in ROTATING MACHINERYThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which includes
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Maintenance, Reliability and Troubleshooting in Rotating Machinery

by Robert X. Perez ...

Maintenance, Reliability and Troubleshooting in ROTATING MACHINERYThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which ... Read more

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Maintenance, Reliability and Troubleshooting in ROTATING MACHINERYThis broad collection of current rotating machinery topics, written by industry experts, is a must-have for rotating equipment engineers, maintenance personnel, students, and anyone else wanting to stay abreast with current rotating machinery concepts and technology.Rotating machinery represents a broad category of equipment, which
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Falling Upward: The Golden Parachute Epidemic

Severance, Boardrooms, and the Bizarre Corporate Legal Architecture That Rewards Executive Failure

by Robert Perez ...

Why is it that when a mid-level employee makes a mistake, they are immediately fired and lose their livelihood, but when a CEO drives a multi-billion-dollar corporation into total bankruptcy, they are terminated with a guaranteed fifty-million-dollar severance package? This infuriating paradox is fueled by the corporate legal structure of the "Golden Parachute." Originally designed in the 1970s to ... Read more

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Why is it that when a mid-level employee makes a mistake, they are immediately fired and lose their livelihood, but when a CEO drives a multi-billion-dollar corporation into total bankruptcy, they are terminated with a guaranteed fifty-million-dollar severance package? This infuriating paradox is fueled by the corporate legal structure of the "Golden Parachute." Originally designed in the 1970s to
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Process Machinery Handbook

For Field Personnel, Decision Makers, and Students

Edited by Robert X. Perez ...

Process Machinery Handbook: For Field Personnel, Decision Makers, and Students equips newcomers and seasoned professionals with essential insights into the diverse world of process machinery, empowering them to understand unique performance characteristics, common failure modes, and effective strategies for enhancing reliability in their operations.Any professional working at a production site for ... Read more

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Process Machinery Handbook: For Field Personnel, Decision Makers, and Students equips newcomers and seasoned professionals with essential insights into the diverse world of process machinery, empowering them to understand unique performance characteristics, common failure modes, and effective strategies for enhancing reliability in their operations.Any professional working at a production site for
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Perspectives on Early Parenthood and Infancy

A Psychoanalytic, Neuroscientific, Developmental and Cultural Dialogue

Edited by Alejandra Perez, Elena Panagiotopoulou, Ruth Roberts ...

Perspectives on Early Parenthood and Infancy offers a comprehensive exploration of these vital life stages through the lenses of psychoanalysis, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and diverse socio-cultural contexts.Chronologically structured, this edited collection traces key stages of development through a rich collection of contributions from clinicians, researchers, and academics across a ... Read more

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Perspectives on Early Parenthood and Infancy offers a comprehensive exploration of these vital life stages through the lenses of psychoanalysis, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and diverse socio-cultural contexts.Chronologically structured, this edited collection traces key stages of development through a rich collection of contributions from clinicians, researchers, and academics across a
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How to Select the Right Centrifugal Pump

A Brief Survey of Centrifugal Pump Selection Best Practices

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Choosing a centrifugal pump from the countless options available can be daunting, but someone has to make the decision. Many factors -such as the required flow, differential pressure, suction conditions, etc.- must be weighed against the capital costs and cost of energy for the pumps considered. To determine the right pump, you must consider the overall cost of ownership, which includes capital ... Read more

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One Full American Life

by Roberto Perez ...

When I obtained my PhD in 1978, I acquired the confidence to write this book. We are a family of first generation Americans who have contributed positively to the making of this country. Three brothers fought during WWII. An additional two of us also served during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Four nephews saw action in Vietnam and in the Gulf War. None of us entered military service because ... Read more

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When I obtained my PhD in 1978, I acquired the confidence to write this book. We are a family of first generation Americans who have contributed positively to the making of this country. Three brothers fought during WWII. An additional two of us also served during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Four nephews saw action in Vietnam and in the Gulf War. None of us entered military service because
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Innovating

A Doer's Manifesto for Starting from a Hunch, Prototyping Problems, Scaling Up, and Learning to Be Productively Wrong

by Luis Perez-Breva ...

Discover the MIT-developed, “doer’s approach” to innovation with this guide that reveals you don’t need an earth-shattering idea to create a standout product, service, or business—just a hunch that you can scale up to impact.Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there’s very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and ... Read more

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Discover the MIT-developed, “doer’s approach” to innovation with this guide that reveals you don’t need an earth-shattering idea to create a standout product, service, or business—just a hunch that you can scale up to impact.Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there’s very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and
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by Erika M Szabo, David W. Thompson, Lorraine Carey, Martha Perez, Robert Allen Lupton, R.A."Doc" Correa, Shebat Legion, E.V. Emmons, James Harper, Karen Over, Victoria Adams ...

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When a collective of talented authors merge their literary skills and unleash their imaginations, a series is born to delight readers who crave thought-provoking stories and aren't afraid to ask the question, "What if?"With each turn of the page, readers are transported to fantastic worlds where anything is possible, and every twist and turn leaves them eagerly anticipating what will happen next. ... Read more

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