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"The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement--precision--in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future. The rise of manufacturing could not have happened without an attention to precision. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in eighteenth-century England, standards of measurement were...
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Este texto aborda el ciclo de la calidad PHVA y se construyó como un aporte y orientación a todas las personas que reconocen la calidad como factor clave del éxito. Asimismo, el libro es un compendio de teorías y conceptos sobre el tema para proporcionar al lector un conocimiento sólido de los fundamentos y las bases para aplicarlos en una variedad de situaciones de manufactura y servicios, con una clara orientación a la ingeniería y a la administración,...
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The process of industrialization that began over two hundred years ago is continuing to change the way people work and live, and doing it very rapidly, in places like China and India. At the forefront of this movement is the profession of industrial engineering that develops and applies the technology that drives industrialization. This book describes how industrial engineering evolved over the past two centuries developing methods and principles...
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Simulation is an applied technology that adds no value if not used effectively. This book is all about applying simulation in manufacturing, mining, healthcare, transportation, retail, distribution, and more. While traditional simulation texts focus on simulation theory, this book achieves a balance between the important theory and practical issues that lead to simulation success. Written by authors who have in-depth knowledge of simulation and statistics...
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This self-contained introductory text on the behavior of learning automata focuses on how a sequential decision-maker with a finite number of choices responds in a random environment. Topics include fixed structure automata, variable structure stochastic automata, convergence, 0 and S models, nonstationary environments, interconnected automata and games, and applications of learning automata. A must for all students of stochastic algorithms, this...
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El Consejo Privado de Competitividad, como ente articulador entre el sector público, el sector privado, la academia y otras organizaciones interesadas en la promoción de la competitividad y las políticas públicas relacionadas, realiza y publica anualmente el Informe Nacional de Competitividad, (INC). Esta publicación proporciona información sobre el estado de algunas áreas consideradas críticas a efectos de la competitividad en el país, tales...
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Este texto recoge las experiencias de los autores en su desempeño profesional y docente en la materia de instrumentación electrónica e industrial. Comprende, además de un enfoque compacto sobre la esencia del diseño electrónico (hardware y software) de los sistemas de instrumentación, una serie de temas no tratados en la bibliografía corriente sobre la materia, que clarifican conceptos importantes como: interpretación y definición de las...
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4th edition. For those about to sit their formal oral session with the MCA for the Electro Technical Officer Certificate of Competence (CoC). A set of questions and answers that will allow you to practice and exercise your knowledge prior to your interview. Written by the former ETO senior lecturer from the Warsash Maritime Academy. Additional questions and answers. Input from recent successful students. A must for all budding ETO's.
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El ensayo de tensión es muy usado en la industria y la investigación para obtener información útil para la selección de materiales, el control de calidad, el diseño de piezas y de herramientas, la evaluación de fallas de materiales y la determinación de los métodos más convenientes en su proceso de transformación a productos. En esta cartilla se presentan los principios del ensayo de tensión y el análisis de los datos obtenidos para el...
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Conocer las propiedades de los materiales y las formas de medirlas es importante para el diseño y la optimización de procesos de manufactura y el desarrollo de nuevos productos. En esta cartilla los estudiantes del curso Ciencia de los Materiales, de Ingeniería Industrial, encontrarán la definición de propiedades importantes, su clasificación y los tipos de ensayos de los materiales, con especial énfasis en las propiedades mecánicas. También...
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In this book, Stan Yorke explains the history of the steam engine and the enormous variety of uses to which it was put. There are over 50 photographs, plus detailed diagrams. Steam engines with their hissing pistons, revolving wheels and smell of oil and coal smoke have an irresistible attraction for many of us. The realisation that steam could be used to power machinery became one of the great Eureka moments of history-comparable to the discovery...
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SmartGrid vs MicroGridEnergy Storage TechnologyIn this book, we will describe how does a SmartGrid work, what are its feature, what are its components, what are the benefits, barrier of implementing a SmartGrid.How a MicroGrid works, what are its feature. MicroGrid Operation modes. Why we need MicroGrid. Conventional grid vs MicroGrid, advantage and disadvantage of MicroGrid. What are the various ways of Energy Storage, Pump storage mechanism, battery...
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In today's interconnected world, the management and control of critical infrastructure and industrial processes have become paramount. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems stand at the forefront of this technological revolution, enabling efficient monitoring, control, and optimization across various domains, from energy and utilities to manufacturing and transportation. This book, "Mastering SCADA Systems: A Comprehensive Guide,"...
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This book depicts the life and struggle of maintenance in seeking better ways and means to improve the equipment and assets' reliability. The author shares his experience on how to achieve such a feat. Transitioning from a reactive to a proactive maintenance stage is not an easy task, but it is not also an impossible task. The author believes that the key to everything is educating the maintenance people on what maintenance is all about. Training...
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This concise introduction to the concepts of viscoelasticity focuses on stress analysis. Three detailed individual sections present examples of stress-related problems. In addition, it explains procedures for model fitting to measured values of complex modulus or compliance. The text begins with an introduction to the concepts of viscoelasticity. Succeeding chapters explore the foundations of three-dimensional linear viscoelasticity and stress analysis....
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The "Hydro Testing Handbook" is an essential guide for anyone involved in the hydrostatic testing of pressure systems. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of the hydrostatic testing process, including principles, practices, applications, formulas, and common Q&A. The book provides a detailed explanation of the hydro testing process, outlining the steps involved in planning, preparation, and execution, as well as the interpretation of results....
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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 bit different from doing RCM in oil and gas, power plants,...
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This great guide has been developed specifically for small manufacturing businesses that need a simple, flexible way of implementing Lean Manufacturing ideas relevant to them. The subject is explained clearly and plainly with minimal jargon. Practical application is fundamental. The focus is very much on straightforward implementation in the workplace, so you can quickly obtain benefits in costs, quality and productivity. This has been written for...
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Pressure vessels are an integral part of many industrial processes, ranging from chemical processing to power generation. This book offers a general overview of pressure vessels. "Uses of Boiler and Pressure Vessels codes" is a comprehensive guide to the widely-used ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the codes and their applications. The authors of "Uses of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessels Codes"...
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