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A Guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations by David Bleicher, David Churcher, and K. A. Pennycook. This publication is intended primarily to help junior design engineers, working within a structured and supervised training framework, by providing assistance in completing the basic calculations needed to define operating conditions for systems, size …

The Cement Plant Operations Handbook for dry process plant by Philip A Alsop, PhD. Covering some 232 pages, the cement industry’s favorite technical reference book provides in-depth information of the various aspects of cement production plant from raw material extraction to the finished product. Key sections covering burning, grinding and …

Practical Boiler Operation Engineering Power plants by Amiya Ranjan Mallick. The book covers the entire cross-functional aspects of a thermal power plant. Some basic concepts of engineering related to power plant are discussed in Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4. Water chemistry which is very important for a boiler is …

Welding basics an introduction to practical & ornamental welding by Karen Ruth. Welding is a practical skill that is also great fun. The number of welded items in our everyday lives is practically uncountable the spot welds on the bodies of our automobile, the welded railing on our front steps, …

Occupational Safety and Health Law Handbook By Melissa A. Bailey, ‎Matthew C. Cooper, ‎Frank D. Davis. The handbook begins with a review of the basic requirements of the law, who is covered, who is not, how safety and health standards are developed, how affected parties may participate, and how variances …

HVAC Systems Duct Design by The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Inc.(SMACNA). The HVAC duct system designer is faced with many considerations once load calculations are completed and the type of distribution system to be used has been determined. This manual provides not only the basic engineering …

What is boiler blowdown Boiler blowdown means a certain volume of water is blown off through blowdown valve and is automatically replaced by feed water to maintain the desired level of total dissolved solids (TDS) in the boiler water. Boiler feedwater usually contains a lot of dissolved and undissolved solids …

An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 2nd edition by R. Keith Mobley. The book provides practical knowledge about predictive maintenance engineering. It helps plant, process, maintenance and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program. The Contents of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance 1 Impact of Maintenance …

Handbook of Industrial Engineering 3rd Edition Technology and Operations Management by Gavriel Salvendy. This handbook is truly an accomplishment, fully supporting industrial engineers engaged in traditional as well as new facets of the profession. The Handbook of Industrial Engineering provides timely and useful methodologies for achieving increased productivity and quality, …

Sustainable Retail Refrigeration by Alan M. Foster, Judith A. Evans is a valuable reference to manufacturers, managers, and policymakers, incorporating both a design and an operational perspective. Carbon emissions from the retail segment of the food cold chain are relatively high compared to other parts of the food cold chain. …

In almost any power, chemical, or mechanical system, heat must be transferred from one place to another or from one fluid to another. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. A basic understanding of the mechanical components of a heat exchanger is important to understand …

Electrical Safety Handbook, 3rd Edition by John Cadick, Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer, Dennis Neitzel. In recent years, the community has begun to recognize that in addition to fire and electrocution, arc-flash and arc-blast hazards also result in injury. The knowledge base about these hazards is expanding but is not yet complete. The …