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Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events: A Practical Guide for Engineers

AUTHOR Sofronas, Anthony
PUBLISHER Wiley (06/08/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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A practical and accessible approach to machinery troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events is designed to assist practicing engineers address design and fabrication problems in manufacturing equipment to support safe process operation. Throughout the book, a wealth of real-world case studies and easy-to-understand illustrated examples demonstrate how to use simplified failure analysis methods to produce insights for a wide range of engineering problems.

Dr. Anthony Sofronas draws from his five decades of industry experience to help engineers better understand the science behind a particular problem, evaluate the failure analysis of an outside consultant, and recommend the best path forward to management. The author distills sophisticated engineering analysis approaches into compact, user-friendly methodologies that can be easily applied to the readers' own situations to avoid costly failures. Each chapter includes a thorough summary of the topic, relatable technical examples, and a concluding section with key takeaways and expert tips and advice. This invaluable guide:

  • Helps readers make better decisions while solving complex engineering problems
  • Provides numerous illustrated examples from engineering and science that can be used to develop real-world solutions
  • Features detailed descriptions of both basic and advanced engineering analysis techniques
  • Covers essential technical subjects that facilitate safe facility design and effective troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events: An Illustrated Guide for Engineers is a must-have for chemical, petroleum, and mechanical engineers, reliability managers and technicians, design contractors, and maintenance workers working in process industries.

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ISBN-13: 9781119748250
ISBN-10: 1119748259
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 352
Carton Quantity: 18
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 1.00 x 9.10 inches
Weight: 1.27 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical
Technology & Engineering | Quality Control
Dewey Decimal: 620.004
Library of Congress Control Number: 2021055315
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A practical and accessible approach to machinery troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events is designed to assist practicing engineers address design and fabrication problems in manufacturing equipment to support safe process operation. Throughout the book, a wealth of real-world case studies and easy-to-understand illustrated examples demonstrate how to use simplified failure analysis methods to produce insights for a wide range of engineering problems.

Dr. Anthony Sofronas draws from his five decades of industry experience to help engineers better understand the science behind a particular problem, evaluate the failure analysis of an outside consultant, and recommend the best path forward to management. The author distills sophisticated engineering analysis approaches into compact, user-friendly methodologies that can be easily applied to the readers' own situations to avoid costly failures. Each chapter includes a thorough summary of the topic, relatable technical examples, and a concluding section with key takeaways and expert tips and advice. This invaluable guide:

  • Helps readers make better decisions while solving complex engineering problems
  • Provides numerous illustrated examples from engineering and science that can be used to develop real-world solutions
  • Features detailed descriptions of both basic and advanced engineering analysis techniques
  • Covers essential technical subjects that facilitate safe facility design and effective troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events: An Illustrated Guide for Engineers is a must-have for chemical, petroleum, and mechanical engineers, reliability managers and technicians, design contractors, and maintenance workers working in process industries.

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A practical and accessible approach to machinery troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events is designed to assist practicing engineers address design and fabrication problems in manufacturing equipment to support safe process operation. Throughout the book, a wealth of real-world case studies and easy-to-understand illustrated examples demonstrate how to use simplified failure analysis methods to produce insights for a wide range of engineering problems.

Dr. Anthony Sofronas draws from his five decades of industry experience to help engineers better understand the science behind a particular problem, evaluate the failure analysis of an outside consultant, and recommend the best path forward to management. The author distills sophisticated engineering analysis approaches into compact, user-friendly methodologies that can be easily applied to the readers' own situations to avoid costly failures. Each chapter includes a thorough summary of the topic, relatable technical examples, and a concluding section with key takeaways and expert tips and advice. This invaluable guide:

  • Helps readers make better decisions while solving complex engineering problems
  • Provides numerous illustrated examples from engineering and science that can be used to develop real-world solutions
  • Features detailed descriptions of both basic and advanced engineering analysis techniques
  • Covers essential technical subjects that facilitate safe facility design and effective troubleshooting

Unique Methods for Analyzing Failures and Catastrophic Events: An Illustrated Guide for Engineers is a must-have for chemical, petroleum, and mechanical engineers, reliability managers and technicians, design contractors, and maintenance workers working in process industries.

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Author: Sofronas, Anthony
ANTHONY SOFRONAS, DEng, PE, has spent the past forty years troubleshooting field failures and designing machinery and fixed equipment for ExxonMobil, Bendix, and General Electric. He is currently a consultant to industry and presents seminars worldwide through his company Engineered Products. He has published forty-one technical papers and articles, along with a bimonthly column for Hydrocarbon Processing magazine on engineering case histories.
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