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Fire Service Hydraulics & Pump Operations by Paul Spurgeon. This text gives you a straightforward and clear understanding of fire service hydraulics by using a practical and realistic approach to the subject. This book is broken down into two sections. The first section deals with the theory and practice of …

Theory and Design of Automotive Engine. The Book provides brief information about the Historical development of automobiles, Principles of engine operation, Classification of engines. Two-stroke & four-stroke engines systems, theoretical processes, parameters, relative merits & demerits; Port timing diagrams, port design are briefly described. Relative merits & demerits compared to …

Human Fatigue Risk Management: Understanding and Mitigating Fatigue in the Workplace Human fatigue is a critical factor in various industries, impacting safety, performance, and overall well-being. Fatigue risk management (FRM) refers to the strategies, systems, and processes designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of fatigue on individuals in the …

Bearings: Basic Concepts and Design Applications Bearings are essential mechanical components widely used in various industries to reduce friction and facilitate smooth motion between moving parts. By supporting rotating or moving shafts, bearings enable machines to operate efficiently and with minimal wear. Bearings come in numerous types, each designed for …

Practical Industrial Safety Risk Assessment Risk assessment is a critical component of industrial safety management. It involves identifying potential hazards in the workplace, assessing the likelihood and severity of accidents or incidents, and implementing measures to control or mitigate those risks. A practical industrial safety risk assessment is essential to …

Principles of Fire Risk Assessment in Buildings Fire risk assessment is a crucial process in ensuring the safety of a building’s occupants, property, and contents. It involves systematically identifying potential fire hazards, assessing the risks associated with them, and implementing control measures to minimize the likelihood and severity of a …

Turnaround, Shutdown, and Outage Management by Tom Lenahan. Shutdown management is project management of a special kind: managing the repair, replacement, or maintenance of critical systems. Manufacturing and process plants, computer systems, airliners, and many other systems must be regularly closed down or taken out of service for planned maintenance …

Safety at Work, Seventh Edition 7th Edition by  John Ridley. A major objective of this book has been to provide an authoritative, up-to-date guide in all areas of health and safety. The contributing authors are recognized specialists in their fields and each has drawn on his or her personal knowledge and …

Root Cause Failure Analysis: Uncovering Systemic Issues in Industrial Operations Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) is a systematic approach to identifying and addressing the underlying causes of equipment, process, or system failures. Rather than focusing on surface-level symptoms, RCFA digs deeper to uncover the fundamental issues that lead to failures, …

HAZOP Guide to Best Practice Guidelines to Best Practice for the Process and Chemical Industries 3rd edition. This book is intended to provide guidance on a specific technique developed for use in the process and chemical industries. The technique described is HAZOP (hazard and operability) study, a detailed method for …

Safety Professionals Reference and Study Guide by W. David Yates. This book is written to assist you in achieving that ultimate designation as a safety professional. It includes such topics as History of the Safety Profession, Regulations, OSHA Record Keeping, Particulates and Gases, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Ventilation, Noise, Illumination, Biological Hazards, Thermal Stressors, …

Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide Maximizing efficiency and profitability by Philip Kiameh. The book provides detailed coverage of different types of power plants, including the following: modern cogeneration, combined-cycle IGCC; plants that burn coal, petroleum coke, Orimulsion, biomass, and municipal waste. This book provides the reader with a …