Handbook of Condition Monitoring : Techniques and Methodology

In today's competitive climate the economies of production have become a critical factor for all manufacturing companies. For this reason, achieving cost-effective plant maintenance is highly important. In this context monitoring plays a vital role.

The purpose of this book is to inform readers about techniques currently available in the field of condition monitoring, and the methodology used in their application. With contributions from experts throughout the world, the Handbook of Condition Monitoring addresses the four major technique areas in condition monitoring in addition to the latest developments in condition monitoring research.

Significantly, the Handbook of Condition Monitoring includes the following features:

* Comprehensive coverage of the full range of techniques and methodologies
* Accepted knowledge and new developments
* Both technical and managerial content.

This is the essential reference book for maintenance technicians, engineers, managers and researchers as well as graduate students involved in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, and condition monitoring.
 

Preface

Part I : Introduction to Condition Monitoring
Chapter 1 : Condition Monitoring and the Integrity of Industrial Systems
Chapter 2 : Condition Based Maintenance

Part II : Techniques for Visual Inspection
Chapter 3 : Visual Inspection Systems
Chapter 4 : Thermal Monitoring Using Infrared Thermography
Chapter 5 : Surface and Internal Defect Detection
Chapter 6 : Commercial Applications of Visual Monitoring

Part III : Techniques for Performance Monitoring
Chapter 7 : System Quantity/Quality Assessment - the Quasi-Steady State Monitoring of Inputs and Outputs
Chapter 8 : System Input/Output Monitoring
Chapter 9 : System Monitoring and the Use of Models
Chapter 10 : Commercial Applications of Performance Monitoring

Part IV : Techniques for Vibration Monitoring
Chapter 11 : Review of Fundamental Vibration Theory
Chapter 12 : Common Vibration Monitoring Techniques
Chapter 13 : Fundamentals of  Vibroacoustical Condition Monitoring
Chapter 14 : Commercial Applications of Vibration Monitoring

Part V : Techniques of Wear Debris Analysis
Chapter 15 : Detection and Diagnosis of Wear Through Oil and Wear Debris Analysis
Chapter 16 : Wear Particle Collection and Evaluation
Chapter 17 : Lubricant Analysis as a Condition Monitoring Technique
Chapter 18 : Commercial Applications of Wear Debris Analysis

Part VI : Adopting a Condition-Based Maintenance Strategy
Chapter 19 : Financial Implications and Cost Justification
Chapter 20 : Technique Selection and Implementation in Condition Monitoring
Chapter 21 : Pitfalls, Benefits and Collective Wisdom

Part VII : Research and Development in Condition Monitoring
Chapter 22 : Knowledge-Based Systems for Condition Monitoring
Chapter 23 : Future Developments in Condition Monitoring Techniques and Systems

Index