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New Book, published January 2010 - Asset Management Whole-life management of physical assets

 
  Book - Acoustic Emission & Ultrasonic Monitoring Handbook £ 47
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in acoustic emission and ultrasonic monitoring.
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  Book - Acoustic Emission in Friction £ 137
 
Acoustic Emission in Friction is devoted to acoustic, mainly ultrasonic, emission that occurs in friction of machine components. Its crucial novelty is in systematizing the advances in its use for monitoring technical systems, especially in the important nuclear power industry.
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  Book - An elementary Guide To Reliability £ 31
 
This classic text has now been completely revised and updated, making it an ideal introductory course in reliability for a wide range of engineering qualifications, including City & Guilds 8030 and HNC/Ds.
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  Book - Asset Management whole-life management of physical assets £ 48
 
For the foreseeable future, organisations, industries and whole economies which depend on the availability and condition of physical assets are going to succeed or rail on their ability to manage them efficiently and sustainably with limited or insufficient resources.

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  Book - Competitive Engineering £ 37
 
Competitive Engineering documents Tom Gilb's unique, ground-breaking approach to communicating management objectives and systems engineering requirements, clearly and unambiguously. Competitive Engineering is a revelation for anyone involved in management and risk control. Already used by thousands of project managers and systems engineers around the world, this is a handbook for initiating, controlling and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
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  Book - Compressor Performance £ 79
 
Compressor Performance is a reference book and CD-ROM for compressor design engineers and compressor maintenance engineers, as well as engineering students. The book covers the full spectrum of information needed for an individual to select, operate, test and maintain axial or centrifugal compressors. It includes basic aerodynamic theory to provide the user with the "how's" and "why's" of compressor design.
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  Book - Computer-Managed Maintenance Systems £ 57
 
Effective resource management and reliable equipment are essential for optimum plant performance. Computer-Managed Maintenance Systems goes beyond the simple selection and implementation of a CMMS. It also defines the changes in infrastructure, management philosophy and employee skills that must be implemented to gain maximum benefits from the CMMS. The book is designed to address the information needs of all levels of plant management. In this new edition, the authors have added a chapter specifically on the latest technology, Application Solution Providers (ASP) that has revolutionized the way CMMS are used and the benefits they can offer to a business.
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  Book - Corrosion Monitoring Handbook £ 47
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in corrosion monitoring.
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  Book - Developing an Effective Safety Culture £ 52
 
Developing an Effective Safety Culture implements a simple philosophy, namely that working safely is a cultural issue. An effective safety culture will eventually lead to the desired goal of zero incidents in the work place, and this book will provide an understanding of what is needed to reach this goal. The authors present reference material for all phases of building a safety management system and ultimately developing a safety program that fits the culture.
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  Book - Engineering Maintainability £ 90
 
This book provides the guidelines and fundamental methods of estimation and calculation needed by maintainability engineers.
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  Book - Fatigue Testing and Analysis £ 80
 
This book is a summary of experimental and analytical techniques that are essential to students and practicing engineers for conducting mechanical component design and testing for durability. There is a serious need for engineers to have an overview on the entire methodology of durability testing and reliability to bridge the gap between fundamental fatigue research and its durability applications.
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  Book - Fluid Power Dynamics £ 78
 
Fluid Power Dynamics is a 12-chapter book in two sections covering the basics of fluid power through hydraulic system components and troubleshooting. The second section covers pneumatics from basics through to troubleshooting.
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  Book - Glossary of Reliability and Maintenance Terms £ 44
 
This glossary with more than 1,000 terms and definitions provides a common ground for effective communication. It is an essential reference for all reliability professionals, process engineers, plant operators, and repair and maintenance personnel.
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  Book - Handbook of Production Management Methods £ 72
 
This unique book provides a guide to the selection of appropriate production and manufacturing methods for postgraduate and professional manufacturing engineers. It starts by helping the reader to identify the required objectives of industrial management for their particular situation.
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  Book - Health and Safety in Brief £ 24
 
In plain English, John Ridley guides the reader through Health and Safety legislation and explains how to comply with it in practical terms.
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  Book - Hydraulics and Pneumatics £ 35
 
Nearly all industrial processes require objects to be moved, manipulated or subjected to some sort of force. This is frequently accomplished by means of electrical equipment (such as motors or solenoids), or via devices driven by air (pneumatics) or liquids (hydraulics). This book has been written by a process control engineer as a guide to the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for all engineers and technicians who wish to have an insight into the components and operation of such a system.
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  Book - Improving Changeover Performance £ 52
 
'Improving Changeover Performance' is essential reading for managers, engineers and improvement practitioners working in manufacturing industries. It will also prove invaluable to original equipment manufacturers and postgraduates and academic researchers alike. Increasing importance is being placed on responsive, flexible manufacture in multi-product industrial environments.
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  Book - Industrial Machinery Repair £ 36
 
Industrial Machinery Repair provides a practical reference for practicing plant engineers, maintenance supervisors, physical plant supervisors and mechanical maintenance technicians. It focuses on the skills needed to select, install and maintain electro-mechanical equipment in a typical industrial plant or facility. The authors focuses on "Best Maintenance Repair Practices" necessary for maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating at peak reliability and companies functioning more profitably through reduced maintenance costs and increased productivity and capacity.
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  Book - Introduction to Health & safety at Work £ 49
 
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work has been developed for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and closely matches the syllabus.
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  Book - Know and Understand Centrifugal Pumps £ 72
 
Pumps are commonly encountered in industry and are essential to the smooth running of many industrial complexes. Mechanical engineers entering industry often have little practical experience of pumps and their problems, and need to build up an understanding of the design, operation and appropriate use of pumps, plus how to diagnose faults and put them right. This book tackles all these aspects in a readable manner, drawing on the authors' long experience of lecturing and writing on centrifugal pumps for industrial audiences.

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  Book - Lean Maintenance £ 53
 
What is "Lean?" Whether referring to manufacturing operations or maintenance, lean is about doing more with less: less effort, less space, fewer defects, less throughput time, lower volume requirements, less capital for a given level of output, etc.
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  Book - Lean TPM £ 55
 
Merging the benefits of two well-known methodolgies, Lean Thinking and Total Productive Maintenance, Lean TPM shows how to secure increased manufacturing efficiency.
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  Book - Learning From Accidents (3rd Edition) £ 62
 
Review of previous edition: "Trevor Kletz's book makes an invaluable contribution to the systematic, professional and scientific approach to accident investigation". The Chemical Engineer Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Learning from Accidents provides more information on accident investigation, including coverage of accidents involving liquefied gases, building collapse and other incidents that have occurred because faults were invisible (e.g. underground pipelines). By analysing accidents that have occurred Trevor Kletz shows how we can learn and thus be better able to prevent accidents happening again.
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  Book - Level Leakage & Flow £ 47
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in level, leakge and flow monitoring.
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  Book - Machinery Component Maintenance and RepairVolume 3 £ 83
 
The names Bloch and Geitner are synonymous with machinery maintenance and reliability for process plants. They save companies like Dow and Equilon millions of dollars a year by extending the life of rotating machinery in their plants. Extending the life of existing machinery is the name of the game in the process industries, not designing new machinery. This series by Bloch and Geitner was the first and is still the best, most comprehensive source for doing just that.
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  Book - Maintenance Fundamentals (Second Edition) £ 70
 
No matter which industry a company is a part of, its profitability, like its products, is driven by the reliability and performance of its plant(s). The fundamentals for maintenance found in this volume are applicable to a multitude of industries: power, process, materials, manufacturing, transportation, communication, and many others. This book shows the engineer how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot critical plant machinery, equipment, and systems.
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  Book - Maintenance Management its Auditing and Benchmarking £ 23
 
The term ?audit? has come to mean the process of inspecting and checking a company?s accounts. From time to time companies also need to audit the other aspects of their managerial activities, those concerned with production, sales, maintenance and so on.
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  Book - Maintenance Planning and Scheduling £ 34
 
This is a hands-on reference guide for the maintenance or reliability engineer and plant manager.
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  Book - Maintenance Systems and Documentation £ 47
 
Maintenance Systems and Documentation addresses the main systems necessary for the successful operation of a maintenance organization, such as performance control, work control and documentation. It shows how they can be modelled, their function and operating principles, and the main problems encountered in operation.
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  Book - Managing Maintenance Resources £ 47
 
Managing Maintenance Resources shows how to reduce the complexity involved in engineering, or re-engineering, a maintenance organization. It recognises that this is a complex problem involving many inter-related decisions ? such as whether or not resources should be centralized, contractor alliances be entered into or flexible working be adopted.
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  Book - Managing Noise and Vibration At Work £ 34
 
New EU Physical Agents Directives on Noise and Vibration will be incorporated into UK law by February 2006. Explicit action levels for vibration will be introduced, while the action levels for noise will be drastically cut. In order to comply with these Directives, companies need to assess noise and vibration levels and provide necessary protection for their employees. They are also required to monitor and if necessary reduce noise and vibration risks. Managing Noise and Vibration at Work introduces noise and both hand-arm and whole-body vibration by explaining what they are and how they can affect the body, drawing out the similarities and differences between the hazards. It provides clear explanations of the requirements of the EU Directives and explains how to fulfill them.
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  Book - Managing Risk and Reliability of Process Plants £ 63
 
There is much specialist material written about different elements of managing risks of hazardous industries, such as hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk management. Managing Risk and Reliability of Process Plants provides a systematic and integrated coverage of all these elements in sufficient detail for the reader to be able to pursue more detailed study of particular elements or topics from a good appreciation of the whole field. The reader would use this book to keep up to date with new developments and, if they are new to the job, to learn more about the subject.
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  Book - Manufacturing in Real-Time £ 46
 
The development of self-operating machines is the foundation of modern manufacturing. This current manufacturing environment is based on automation and smart machines that have the ability to make things with a level of accuracy and consistency that humans cannot match. In order to maximize efficiency, engineers and managers need to change their outlooks, processes and strategies and as a result, adopt new methods and management systems. The authors demonstrate what is needed by first presenting a brief history of manufacturing and the changes we have already seen and then make their way into the current manufacturing environment.
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  Book - Mastering Statistical Process Control £ 36
 
Mastering Statistical Process Control shows how to understand business or process performance more clearly and more effectively. This practical book is based on a rich and varied selection of case studies from across industry and commerce, including material from the manufacturing, extractive and service sectors. It will enable readers to understand how SPC can be used to maximum effect, and will deliver more effective monitoring, control and improvement in systems, processes and management.
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  Book - Mechanical Engineering £ 28
 
This book has been designed as a full programme of study for the most popular mechanical engineering option units followed by students on Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations and Maintenance BTEC National Certificate and National Diploma courses.
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  Book - Noise & Acoustic Monitoring Handbook £ 47
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in noise + acoustic monitoring.
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  Book - PAT: Portable Appliance Testing £ 16
 
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require any electrical system to be constructed, maintained and used in such a manner as to prevent danger.
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  Book - Plant Engineer's Handbook £ 119
 
Plant engineers are responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. This means that breadth of knowledge required by such professionals is so wide that previous books addressing plant engineering have either been limited to only certain subjects or cursory in their treatment of topics.
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  Book - Plant Maintenance Management 3 book set £ 114
 
Set of three hardback publications, consisting of:

Strategic Maintenance Planning,
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Maintenance Systems & Documentation

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  Book - Practical E-Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management £ 49
 
New technologies are revolutionising the way manufacturing and supply chain management are implemented.
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  Book - Practical Machinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance £ 49
 
Machinery Vibration Analysis and Predictive Maintenance provides a detailed examination of the detection, location and diagnosis of faults in rotating and reciprocating machinery using vibration analysis.
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  Book - Practical Power System Protection £ 49
 
Plant operators, electricians, field technicians and engineers will gain a practical understanding of the role and workings of power system protection systems from this work.
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  Book - Practical Process Control for Engineers & Technicians £ 49
 
This book is aimed at engineers and technicians who need to have a clear, practical understanding of the essentials of process control, loop tuning and how to optimize the operation of their particular plant or process.
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  Book - Process Planning £ 41
 
Process Planning covers the selection of processes, equipment, tooling and the sequencing of operations required to transform a chosen raw material into a finished product.
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  Book - Process Selection £ 41
 
The definitive practical guide to choosing the optimum manufacturing process, written for students and engineers.
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  Book - Productive Safety Management £ 44
 
Unlike most books on this subject, Productive Safety Management, described in this book, integrates occupational health and safety, human resource management, environmental management, and engineering to provide a whole-business approach to effective safety management.
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  Book - RCM - Gateway to World Class Maintenance £ 49
 
Reliability-Centered Maintenance provides valuable insights into current preventive maintenance practices and issues, while explaining how a transition from the current "preserve equipment" to "preserve function" mindset is the key ingredient in a maintenance optimization strategy.
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  Book - Reciprocating Compressors £ 96
 
For anyone responsible for purchasing, servicing, or operating reciprocating compressors, this book discusses the theory of operation and explains how to install, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair all types of compressors.
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  Book - Reliability, Maintainability & Risk £ 51
 
For over 30 years, Reliability, Maintainability and Risk has been recognised as a leading text for reliability and maintenance professionals.
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  Book - Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers £ 73
 
Introduction ? Recommended First Step Chapter 1 ? Understanding Maintenance and Reliability 1.1 Maintenance and Reliability Function 1.2 Maintenance/Reliability Assessment 1.3 Change Management in Reliability 1.4 Position Descriptions 1.5 Maintenance Responsibilities 1.6 Return on Investment....
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  Book - Safety and Health Essentials £ 60
 
Safety and Health Essentials is the leading introductory guide to industrial safety and health.
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  Book - Safety at Work £ 84
 
Safety at Work is widely accepted as the most authoritative guide to safety and health in the workplace.
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  Book - Safety With Machinery £ 62
 
John Ridley and Dick Pearce, both recognized specialists in machinery safety, guide the reader through the various standards, regulations and best practices relating to the safe design and use of machinery and show which standard is relevant for which type of machine.
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  Book - Strategic Maintenance Planning £ 47
 
Strategic Maintenance Planning deals with the concepts, principles and techniques of preventive maintenance, and shows how the complexity of maintenance strategic planning can be resolved by a systematic 'Top-Down-Bottom-Up' approach.
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  Book - Thermography Monitoring Handbook £ 43
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in thermography/infrared monitoring.
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  Book - TPM A Route to World Class Performance £ 77
 
Total productive maintenance (TPM), a Japanese management protocol developed to alleviate production losses caused by machine breakdowns has moved on.
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  Book - Turnaround Management £ 67
 
Manufacturing and process plants must be regularly closed down for planned maintenance operations.
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  Book - Turnaround, Shutdown and Outage Management £ 44
 
Shutdown management is project management of a special kind: managing the repair, replacement or maintenance of critical systems.
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  Book - Vibration Fundamentals £ 78
 
In a single useful volume, Vibration Fundamentals explains the basic theory, applications, and benefits of vibration analysis, which is the dominant predictive maintenance technique used with maintenance management programs.
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  Book - Wear Debris Analysis £ 43
 
An ideal - and affordable - text for engineers and maintenance professional with an interest in wear debris analysis.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 1 - Computer Applications for Condition Based Maintenance £ 10
 
Computer Applications for Condition Based Maintenance - Greville Seddon Coopers & Lybrand
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 1 - Developments in Computer Applications for Maintenance Management £ 10
 
Developments in Computer Applications for Maintenance Management - Klaas Smit, Royal Military Academy Breda Technical University, Delft Rijnconsult - Bv, Arnhem
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 1 - Maintenance Management through Effective Information Systems £ 10
 
Maintenance Management through Effective Information Systems - Douglas P Quinn, Maintenance Specialist, Shell Canada Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 1 - Systems in Maintenance £ 10
 
Systems in Maintenance - David Foord Project Manager Mainwork Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 1 - The Computer aided Maintenance Management (CAMM) Group £ 10
 
The Computer aided Maintenance Management (CAMM) Group - Alan Wilson Chairman of the CAMM Group - David Willson, Secretary of the CAMM Group
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 £ 10
 
The Application of Computer Systems in Manufacturing Maintenance and Process Information and Control - Norman Wilson Systems Engineering Manager, Mars Group Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 £ 10
 
Computer Aided Information Retrieval and Plant Maintenance - Patrick A Holmes Formerly with Kodak Limited and now Northern Sales Manager, Resource Management Systems Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 £ 10
 
A Developing System for Maintenance Management - Jack Procter Maintenance Operations Engineer, Barrow Papermill, Bowater -Scott Corporation Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 - A Developing System for Maintenance Management £ 10
 
A Developing System for Maintenance Management - Jack Procter Maintenance Operations Engineer, Barrow Papermill, Bowater -Scott Corporation Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 - Application of Computer Systems in Manufacturing Maintenance £ 10
 
The Application of Computer Systems in Manufacturing Maintenance and Process Information and Control - Norman Wilson Systems Engineering Manager, Mars Group Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 - Computer Aided Information Retrieval and Plant Maintenance £ 10
 
Computer Aided Information Retrieval and Plant Maintenance - Patrick A Holmes Formerly with Kodak Limited and now Northern Sales Manager, Resource Management Systems Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 - Expert Systems in Plant Engineering £ 10
 
Expert Systems in Plant Engineering - J A Donoghue
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 2 - On-Line Maintenance Management Maintenance Planning and Scheduling £ 10
 
On-Line Maintenance Management Maintenance Planning and Scheduling with a Relational Database - Mike Slavin B.Sc (Chem Eng) M.Sc Managing Director M.O.M. (Offshore) Limited, Gravesend, Kent.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 3 - Comparing Management Performance £ 10
 
Comparing Management Performance - Mike Moffatt, Senior Project Engineer, Centre for Interfirm Comparison
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 3 - Controlling Maintenance Costs? £ 10
 
Controlling Maintenance Costs? - Lionel B. Jones Secretary, Royal Ordnance Factory, Chorley
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 3 - Establishing a Maintenance Plan, Organisation Schedule £ 10
 
Establishing a Maintenance Plan, Organisation Schedule and Control System - Bill Rouse and Tony Coyle, Maintenance Manager and Planning & Technical Services Manager, ECC International Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 3 - Using Indices to Monitor Maintenance Performance £ 10
 
Using Indices to Monitor Maintenance Performance - Dennis G Potter, Engineering Management Consultant
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 3 - What Should Maintenance Cost £ 10
 
What Should Maintenance Cost - Arnold de Vries Robbe, Director, H.B. Maynard & Co
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 4 - Acoustic Emission as A Simple Sensor £ 10
 
Controlling Maintenance Costs? - Lionel B. Jones Secretary, Royal Ordnance Factory, Chorley
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 4 - Advanced Maintenance on Ships £ 10
 
Advanced Maintenance on Ships - Mike Hind, Manager Products and Business Development, and Douglas Robinson, Marketing Manager, Business Management & Control, BP Shipping Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 4 - Condition Monitoring Methods and Economics £ 10
 
Condition Monitoring Methods and Economics - Michael Neale, Senior Partner, Michael Neale & Associates
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 4 - On-Condition Information Management System £ 10
 
On-Condition Information Management System - Kenneth Pipe, Marketing Director, Stewart Hughes Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 1, No 4 - Optimising Operating Conditions of Rolling Element Bearings £ 10
 
Comparing Management Performance - Mike Moffatt, Senior Project Engineer, Centre for Interfirm Comparison
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 10, No 3 £ 10
 
Moving From Maintenance Management To Asset Management - John Woodhouse, The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 11, No 5 - Diagnosis of Centrifugal Pumps £ 10
 
The maintenance and downtime costs of pumps, in Finland, have been studied and seal leakage was found to be the fault that causes the highest such costs.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 11, No 1 £ 10
 
Reliability Centred Maintenance and its implications for Asset Management Systems - Andy Dawson, Business Consultant, Bull Information Systems
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 11, No 4 £ 10
 
Reducing System Downtime Using A Maintenance Information System - Roger de la Mare, Bradford Management Centre, University of Bradford, UK
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 11, No 4 £ 10
 
A Machine Health Index Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques - Paul Ilott and Anthony Griffiths, Division of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Studies, Cardiff School of Engineering, University of Wales Cardiff
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 2 £ 10
 
Maintenance on a Mountain - Chris Hankinson, Head of Mechanical Engineering, The Royal Observatories and Tim Henry, Wolfson Maintenance
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 2 £ 10
 
Concrete Durability Problems Structural Aspects, Life Cycle Analysis and Case Studies. - Norman Tickner and Alan Bird, Remedial Engineering Group, Australia
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 2 £ 10
 
Maintenance on a Mountain - Chris Hankinson, Head of Mechanical Engineering, The Royal Observatories and Tim Henry, Wolfson Maintenance
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 2 £ 10
 
Systematic Functional Analysis of Plant and Equipment - Why is it there, what does it do, what happens if it doesn?t? - V J N Snellock, The Woodhouse Partnership and Lisa Megan, Operational Reliability Facilitator, Conoco Humber Refinery.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 2 £ 10
 
Engineered Maintenance of Civil Port Structures - Frank Collins and Warren Green, Taywood Engineering Ltd, Australia, and George Spiliopoulos, Port of Melbourne Authority
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 3 £ 10
 
Maintenance Decision Analysis - ?It?s a capital mistake to theorise before one has data (Sherlock Holmes) - Bob Moss, Visiting Research Fellow, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Loughborough University, UK
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 3 £ 10
 
The Basic Principles of Maintenance Engineering - Professor Dr Werner Tschuschke, Institute of Maintenance Engineering (IFIN), Iserlohn, Germany
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 4 £ 10
 
Maintenance in Eastern European Mining - Jonathan Buck, Consultant, Kepner-Tregoe
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 4 £ 10
 
How to Measure Maintenance Effectiveness. - John W de Haas, Principal, de Haas Associates
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 4 £ 10
 
An advanced Approach to the Bending Fatigue in Spur Gears - Isa Yesilyurt and Andrew Ball, Manchester School of Engineering, University of Manchester
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 5 £ 10
 
PEOPLE Aligning Strategy with People - P Draycott, Managing Director, PDI Consultants Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 5 £ 10
 
AM What is Asset Management? - John Woodhouse, The Woodhouse Partnership Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 12, No 5 £ 10
 
BMS FOR CBM Utilising Existing Systems (BMS) as Condition Based Maintenance Tools - David Taylor, Estates Manager, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds & Steve Curtis, Business Development Manager, Caradon Trend Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 1 £ 10
 
Asset Management - The Maintenance perspective, Tudor Townsend, Divisional Director, Yorkshire Electricity
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 1 £ 10
 
Establishing the True Cost of Downtime - Brian Dunks, Engineering Manager, Frontec Maintenance Systems
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 2 £ 10
 
MSC in MTCE - Why We?re Studying Maintenance - John Harris, Technical Editor, Maintenance and Asset Management
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 2 £ 10
 
Reliability of Quality Impact of an Emerging Empirical Model on Asset Management - Krishna Kumar, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Central England in Birmingham
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 2 £ 10
 
Facilities Management - How can Municipal Facilities be run at a Profit and Maintained? - Prof. Werner Tschuschke, Klaus Oesterdiekhoff, Sabine Overkamp, Institute of Maintenance Engineering (IFIN), Iserlohn, Germany
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 2 £ 10
 
MACRO Maintenance Strategy - The MACRO View - John Woodhouse, Managing Director, The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd, and Eureka MAINE MACRO Project Manager
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 13, No 2 £ 10
 
MACRO Maintenance Strategy - The MACRO View - John Woodhouse, Managing Director, The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd, and Eureka MAINE MACRO Project Manager
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 14, No 4 £ 10
 
Is This the Biggest Maintenance Project Ever? Responsive Prioritisation for the Year 2000 Problem. - Ashraf W Labib, Mechanical Engineering Department, UMIST
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 14, No 5 £ 10
 
Integrated Maintenance Work Control - Ian A Newby, Tim Henry and Mike Niblett, Wolfson Maintenance, Manchester
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 14, No 5 £ 10
 
Breaking the Chains of Preventive Maintenance: The Royal Navy Experience - Cdr S R Gosden and L K Galpin, Naval Support Command, Ministry of Defence.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 14, No 5 £ 10
 
RCM2 in Hyder - How easy has it proved to be? - Tony Geraghty, Datastream UK and Simon Williams, Hyder Operations
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 1 £ 10
 
Fast Track RCM - Getting Results from RCM (Part 1) - Michael Dixey and John Gallimore, GGR Associates Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 1 £ 10
 
RCM Standard - SAE?s New Standard for RCM - Dana Netherton, Athos Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri USA
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 1 £ 10
 
RCM Case Study - Getting Results from RCM (Part II) - Dave Gebala, Golden Wonder Ltd, and John Gallimore, GGR Associates Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 1 £ 10
 
Concrete CMMS - Building and Implementing a Computerised Maintenance Management System in an Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Plant - Hakan Kutlu, Chief Maintenance Manager, Cimentas-Gazbeton, Turkey
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 2 £ 10
 
Thermography - Infrared Thermography: A Valuable Weapon in the Condition Monitoring Armoury - Ron Newport, Condition Monitoring Training Institute, Kamloops, Canada
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 2 £ 10
 
Benchmarking - Plant Reliability and Maintenance Benchmarking - Michael Hernu, Solomon Associates and CMA, Arlington, Texas
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 3 £ 10
 
Enterprising Maintenance - Mike Organ, Works Engineer, Albright & Wilson, Widnes
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 3 £ 10
 
Implementing New Software Systems - A Risky Business - Peter Bulger, Bulger Associates Ltd, Cheadle
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 3 £ 10
 
Using Benchmark Data Effectively Sustainable Maintenance Performance Targets in our Industry - Michael Hernu, Solomon Associates Inc, Dallas, Texas
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 4 £ 10
 
Asset Management - Latest Thinking John Woodhouse, The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 4 £ 10
 
The State of the Art of Maintenance in North Armerica George Connaughton, Augusta Service Company Inc, Georgia USA - Chairman of the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professional
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The Road to Effective Asset Management is Paved with .....- A look at how wer got here and how we might move on Michael Hammond and Phil Jones, Yorkshire Electricity Group plc, UK
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 5 £ 10
 
A survey of Reliability Centred Maintenance Applications in Power Plants - Antoine Despujols, Research Engineer, Electricit?e France
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 5 £ 10
 
Auditing Human Factors in Maintenance Management - Tony Kelly, IMMS
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 15, No 5 £ 10
 
Combining TPM and RCM: A Case Study - Ron Moore, The RM Group, Knoxville TN, USA Ron Rath, RWD, Auburn Hills MI, USA
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16 No 2 £ 10
 
An adaptive performance measurement system using the Balanced Scorecard - the second of two papers by authors Jayantha P Liyanage and Uday Kumar, School of Science and Technology, Stavanger University College, Norway
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16 No 2 £ 10
 
A Critical element in maintenance = Trevor J Holroyd, Holroyd Instruments Ltd, Bonsall, Derbyshire
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 1 £ 10
 
Re-Defining the Strategic Significance of Asset Maintenance from a Cost Centre to a Value Driver (Part 1): Inference from the Petroleum Industry - Jayantha P Liyanage and Uday Kumar, School of Science and Technology, Stavanger Uni Co
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 3 £ 10
 
AMIS Maintenance Management Trends 1988-2000 =
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 3 £ 10
 
The Case Against Streamlined RCM - John Moubray, Aladon Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 4 £ 10
 
Maintenance Co-operative Agreements to Reflect Technical Change and the Need for Flexibility Skills: : Leonardo Project Part 11: Training - Matt Russell, National Maintenance Centre. Dublin
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 4 £ 10
 
A Comparative Review of Major Manufacturing Improvement Methods - Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Principles, TPM and RCM - Ron Moore, The RM Group Inc, Knoxville, USA
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16, No 6 £ 10
 
Identifying Current Needs Using Root Cause Analysis - Jane Goodacre
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16. No 1 £ 10
 
Taking the Risk Out of Maintenance Paul Jackson, Lead Consultant, ICI Eutech Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 16. No 1 £ 10
 
A Risk-Based Maintenance Care Study Kyoumars Bahrami and John Price, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Monash University, Australia
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 17, No 2 £ 10
 
Condition Based Maintenance in Building Services - Colin Pearson, FM Engineering Services, BSRIA
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 17, No 2 £ 10
 
Modern Types of Contract and Best Practice in the Management and Maintenance of Property Assets - John Armstrong, Independent Consultant
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 17, No 2 £ 10
 
Developing People's Involvement in Asset Management Through TPM - Roy Davis, MPI Limited
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 17, No 5 £ 10
 
Integrating Inspection Based and Reliability Based Information Steve Reilly, Design Maintenance Systems Inc
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 17, No 6 £ 10
 
Condition Monitoring of Fossil-Fuelled Boilers Ray Beebe, Senior Lecturer, Monash University, Gippsland School of Engineering, Australia
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
Maintenance Management - Joe Tose, Pharmapac
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
Risk Based Inspections - Andrew Anderson, Victrex and Tony Musgrave, ABB
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
Productive Maintenance - Dave Porrill, Eli Lilly & Co
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
The New Centre for Advanced Maintenance - Adam Adgar
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
Value Driven Maintenance - Mark Haarman
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 3 £ 10
 
Sound Lubrication Practices - Terrence O'Hanlon
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 4 £ 10
 
Strategic Advantages: Responsible Outsourcing in the New Asset Management Environment - Daryl Mather
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 4 £ 10
 
Ahead of the Game - Andy Chisholm, Interbrew
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 4 £ 10
 
Methods for In-Service Diagnostics of Motor-Operated Valves - David Bowen and Richard Lyon
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 4 £ 10
 
Downtime Priorities Jack-Knife Diagrams, and the Business Cycle - Peter Knights
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 19, No 4 £ 10
 
Lean TPM - A Game of Two Halves - Dennis McCarthy and Nick Rich
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 1 - Building and Estates Maintenance Objectives £ 10
 
What Should Maintenance Cost - Arnold de Vries Robbe, Director, H.B. Maynard & Co
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 1 - New materials & new tech, their effect on bldg design & mtce £ 10
 
On-Line Maintenance Management Maintenance Planning and Scheduling with a Relational Database - Mike Slavin B.Sc (Chem Eng) M.Sc Managing Director M.O.M. (Offshore) Limited, Gravesend, Kent.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 1 - Project Management of Repair and Refurbishment Work £ 10
 
Expert Systems in Plant Engineering - J A Donoghue
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 1 - Tendering for Maintenance - the Consultant's Role £ 10
 
Establishing a Maintenance Plan, Organisation Schedule and Control System - Bill Rouse and Tony Coyle, Maintenance Manager and Planning & Technical Services Manager, ECC International Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 3 - Data as an asset £ 10
 
Data as an asset - Norman W Eason, Chairman & Technical Director, Resource Management Systems Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 3 - Expert Monitoring Systems in Nuclear Power Stations £ 10
 
Expert Monitoring Systems in Nuclear Power Stations - James Hamilton, Control and Instrumentation Engineer South of Scotland Electricity Board, and Dr Bill Jack, Systems Manager,Scomagg Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 3 - Expert Systems for Building Services £ 10
 
Expert Systems for Building Services - Gavin Hamilton, Computer Centre, The Building Services Research and Information Association
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 3 - Unifying the application of expert systems £ 10
 
Unifying the application of expert systems and conventional software in maintenance management - some initial impressions. - Squadron Leader Tim Grant, MOD Engineering Policy (RAF)
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 4 - Asset Care - Maintenance Plus Corporate Responsibility £ 10
 
Asset Care - Maintenance Plus Corporate Responsibility Norman W Eason, Chairman and Technical Director, Resource Management Systems Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 4 - Energy and Maintenance Management in a Manufacturing Industry £ 10
 
Energy and Maintenance Management in a Manufacturing Industry Asif H Khan, Assistant Works Electrical Engineer, GEC Turbine Generators Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 4 - Energy and Maintenance Management in the Process Industries £ 10
 
Energy and Maintenance Management in the Process Industries - Controlling and Improving Energy Usage - Clive Hoskins, Energy Manager and Frank Johns, Commercial Manager, EEC International.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 4 - Practical Aspects of Integrated Energy and Maintenance Mgmt Systems £ 10
 
Practical Aspects of Integrated Energy and Maintenance Management Systems - with Special Reference to Refrigeration Systems Martin Fry & Alan Wilson, W S Atkins Management Consultants
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 2, No 4 - Practical Lessons in Use of Energy Management Systems £ 10
 
Practical Lessons in the Use of Energy Management Systems for Improving Overall Management of Building Services - Philip Gardner Principal Scientific Officer, Energy Technology Support Unit, Harwell Laboratory.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 1 - Asset Care - Maintenance Plus Corporate Responsibility £ 10
 
Asset Care - Maintenance Plus Corporate Responsibility Norman W Eason, Chairman and Technical Director, Resource Management Systems Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 2 - Coping with Technological Change? £ 10
 
Coping with Technological Change? - Marc Vandevelde, Engineering Industry Training Board and Peter - Senker, Science Policy Research Unit.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 2 - Engineering Maintenance Organisation Performance - an Assessment £ 10
 
Engineering Maintenance Organisation Performance - an Assessment - of the Evidence from over Two Hundred Sites Dr Michael Cross, Visiting Fellow, City University Business School.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 2 - Managing Successful Change £ 10
 
Managing Successful Change - Peter Parker, Director, Advisory & Individual Conciliation Services, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services (ACAS)
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 2 - Multi-skilling - It's Development and Impact on Industry £ 10
 
Multi-skilling - It's Development and Impact on Industry - Dave Rogers, National Officer, Technical Training Department Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 2 - The Approaching Crisis £ 10
 
The Approaching Crisis Jim Price, Field Co-ordinator, Engineering Industry Training Board (EITB)
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 3 - Building management - Computers, a help or a hindrance? £ 10
 
Building management - Computers, a help or a hindrance? - Dr Malcolm Green, Director Property Services Royal Ordnance plc
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 3 - Condition-based maintenance - The way ahead £ 10
 
Condition-based maintenance - The way ahead - Simon P Johnson, Consultant Engineer, Wolfson Maintenance, University of Manchester
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 3 - Multi-skilling - Optimising skills in the work place £ 10
 
Multiskilling - Optimising skills in the work place - Alistair Brown, Project Manager, Cole & Lyons Limited.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 3 - Vibration Monitoring of Bore Centreless Grinding Machines £ 10
 
Vibration Monitoring of Bore Centreless Grinding Machines - S J Lacey and F P Wardle, RHP Ltd.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 4 - Design, Development, Installation of Paperless Planned Mtce System £ 10
 
The Design, Development and Installation of a Paperless Planned - Maintenance System - A Case Study - Peter Laws, Production Engineering Manager, Coca Cola & Schweppes Beverages Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 4 - Effective Maintenance Management: Hallmarks for Success £ 10
 
Neil Thomas, Manager of Field Maintenance, Esso Petroleum Co Ltd - Effective Maintenance Management: Hallmarks for Success
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 3, No 4 - The Corrosion, Protection & Maintenance of Structural Steelwork £ 10
 
The Corrosion, Protection & Maintenance of Structural Steelwork Roger Hudson, Corrosion Technologist, British Steel Corporation, Swinden Laboratories
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 1 - Condition Monitoring in the FMMS Environment £ 10
 
A number of existing milling and routing machines have been converted into a Flexible Milling Manufacturing facility aimed at unmanned, round-the-clock, operation of maximum reliability and availability.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 1 - Condition Monitoring of Machine Tools £ 10
 
Techniques suitable for various aspects of machine tool condition monitoring are discussed.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 1 - Costing Maintenance £ 10
 
The maintenance manager should be seen as being the asset manager, who can make major contribution to the achievement of company profit if he has access to relevant, appropriately structured, job-costing information.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 1 - How to Win Budget Approval for your Maintenance Management System £ 10
 
The demand for increased productivity is requiring the maintenance function to adopt ever more sophisticated management techniques.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 1 - Vibration-based Predictive Maintenance Systems... £ 10
 
Introducing a vibration based predictive maintenance system for monitoring the condition of rotating machinery gives both production and maintenance personnel lead time to avoid unscheduled plant outage.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - A Predictive Maintenance Success with an Air Turbo Compressor £ 10
 
A case study is presented of the successful use of vibration spectrum analysis, firstly to anticipate the onset of a serious mechanical problem with the speed control and oil pump drive of a turbo compressor, and secondly to diagnose the source of the problem as being in either the gear teeth or supporting bearings of a gear shaft.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - Case Studies in Energy Efficiency Improvement £ 10
 
Three case histories are given to illustrate the application of an important principle in practical energy efficiency improvement.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - Introducing Philosophy of PC Network Based Maint to... £ 10
 
Introducing the Philosophy of PC Network Based Maintenance to a Slab & Plate Steelworks

A case study is presented of the successful development and implementation, at a large steelworks of a maintenance management system based on networked PCs.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - Specification & Justification of a Computerised Maint Mgmt £ 10
 
Detailed advice, based on the experience of the author?s company, is given regarding the specification, justification, selection and implementation of a computerised maintenance management system.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - The life Cycle Cost Process and its Application £ 10
 
Financial decisions are often taken with incomplete data or inadequate analysis.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 2 - Towards Better Maintenance Management £ 10
 
The right strategy for maintaining and replacing the assets used to generate profits is of vital importance to every manufacturing company?s future competitiveness in European and world markets.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 3 - Human Factors in Maintenance: A Case Study £ 10
 
The benefits resulting from a wide range of measures for improving maintenance resources, organisation, control and manpower utilisation had appeared to reach a plateau.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 3 - Monitoring Materials in Electric Power Installations £ 10
 
The increase in the unit power of hydro and thermal turbine installations in the electric power system of Yugoslavia has made it necessary to introduce a modern, economical, approach to equipment maintenance.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 3 - The Skills Crisis - An Answer £ 10
 
Technical advance, increased international competition and demographic trends are creating the potential for crippling skills shortages in the UK in the years immediately ahead.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 3 - The Skills Crisis - How Continuing Education and Training Can Help £ 10
 
Long term trends indicate a decline in recruitment to initial technical education and training programmes while, at the same time, the demand for technically skilled manpower is expected to grow.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 4 - Adrian Costain, Deputy Plant Manager, Cammell Laird Shipbuilders £ 10
 
An explanation is given of how the techniques of project control system selection and system implementation were used to achieve a successful, within budget, 'crashed timescale' implementation of an effective work planning and cost control system.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 4 - Engineers in Maintenance £ 10
 
This paper discusses the introduction of sophisticated technology into industry and how this has affected the maintenance organisation, citing BHP Steel, Port Kembla, as an example.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 4, No 4 - Maint Engineering in Europe - The Scope for Collaborative .... £ 10
 
The March Consulting Group, who are shortly to report on a DTI-sponsored study of UK maintenance practice, are engaged on an EEC sponsored study of the scope for collaborative R and D initiatives aimed at improving maintenance effectiveness throughout the EEC.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 1 - Automation Concepts in Maintenance Execution £ 10
 
The development, over the last thirty years, of maintenance philosophy in general, and of maintenance automation systems in particular, is reviewed.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 1 - Changing the Culture - Before and After £ 10
 
Prior to 1988 the author?s company operated ?fire-fighting? maintenance. In that year, and as part of a drive to improve quality, productivity and motivation, the company commissioned an AMIS audit of the effectiveness of their maintenance function.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 1 - Key Factors in Improving Maintenance Skills £ 10
 
After outlining the origin of the traditional maintenance specialist the author explains that maintenance, although trade and profession related, is not actually a trade or profession in itself.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 1 - Maintenance & Profitability - (Part 1 of a three part series) £ 10
 
The Manufacturing and Information Technology Division of the Department of Trade and Industry commissioned March Consulting Group to undertake a study of maintenance within manufacturing industry.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 2 - Expert Systems for Service in ABB £ 10
 
After describing expert systems, and knowledge - based systems, developed by the author?s own company for specific trouble-shooting applications, a generally applicable logic for structuring expert systems to aid fault finding in technical plants or processes is advanced.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 2 - Maintenance Policy and Management (Part 2 of the three part series) £ 10
 
After discussing the relationships between company policy, manufacturing strategy, production planning, equipment reliability characteristics and maintenance policy, the author (leader of the recent DTI survey of UK maintenance practice) examines the need for.....
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 2 - Management of Major Turnarounds £ 10
 
Management of a major turnarounds is a complex project which require a very systematic disciplined approach.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 2 - Use of Health Indices for Condition Monitoring of Machine Tools £ 10
 
An overview is presented of modern techniques being applied to condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of machine tools.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 3 - Challenge of Change for Building Maint Orgs in Public Sector in UK £ 10
 
Public sector building maintenance organisation, in the UK, are having to adjust to such major reforms as Local Management of Schools, the Community Charge and new Capital Expenditure Controls.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 3 - Controlling the Maintenance Effort £ 10
 
Over the last twenty years numerous authors have proposed indices for measuring the effectiveness of industrial maintenance departments.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 3 - Expert Systems for Diagnosis and Maintenance £ 10
 
Problem diagnosis and maintenance prescription for new generations of mechanical systems is a very complex engineering task.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 3 - Maintenance Improvement Programmes (Part 3 of a three part series) £ 10
 
In this, the last of a series of three articles, the author outlines the Terms of Reference for a Maintenance Improvement Programme based on an initial short, sharp audit identifying basis strengths and weaknesses.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 3 - Reliability Centred Maintenance - A Tool for Higher Profitability £ 10
 
The operating costs over the life time of a plant or equipment can be significantly influenced by the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance that is performed.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 4 - Developing & implementing a Maint Strategy for Heavy Ind Process £ 10
 
A case study is presented of the application at a heavy industrial plant, viz a Continuous Slab Caster, of Kelly?s ?Top Down, Bottom UP? approach to strategy development.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 5, No 4 - Effective Use of the Computer in Managing Maintenance £ 10
 
Through operating AMIS, the national maintenance management audit service, MCP has been able to obtain a broad feel for the general state of maintenance management in the UK.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 1 - Automatic Malfunction Diagnosis by On-Line Expert System for... £ 10
 
In many underground workings, either for mineral production or for creating lines of communication, mobile machines have to operate under conditions that are very difficult for personnel and equipment.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 1 - OREDA as a Tool for Maintenance Optimisation £ 10
 
The OREDA project, founded in 1981, has become one of the main sources of reliability data for Oil and Gas exploration and production activities. In its first phase, OREDA produced the Handbook of Offshore Reliability Data.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 1 - RCM Closing the Loop Between Reliability & Operational Reliability £ 10
 
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) is a method for maintenance planning developed within the aircraft industry and later adapted to several other industries and military branches.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 1 - Which ?Cure? will make me better? £ 10
 
Technical and managerial strategy for maintenance are reviewed in outline.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 2 - Maintenance Management in Saudi Arabia £ 10
 
Saudi Arabia has amassed a large capital-intensive infrastructure. Operation of this infrastructure is a continuing financial and economic commitment.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 2 - New Thinking and Methods in Maintenance Management £ 10
 
New tolls and techniques to assist maintenance managers are constantly emerging.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 3 - Just-In-Time £ 10
 
Phil Robinson, Director of Manufacturing, Knowles Electronics Company The JIT concept, its principal aims and the benefits that it can confer, are explained.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 3 - Priority Based Budgeting £ 10
 
Priority Based Budgeting is a technique applicable to all business activities.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 3 - The Total Cost of Maintenance £ 10
 
Maintenance is viewed from the financial angle and the paper focuses on the value of identifying its ?Total Cost? which is seen as the sum of the direct costs of carrying it out and the indirect or hidden costs, of downtime, scrap, poor running etc and also of intangibles such as inability to implement advances, and hence more profitable, manufacturing techniques.

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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 4 - Computerised Maintenance Management Systems - The End of the Line £ 10
 
Although there are some sixty computerised maintenance packages to choose from, few are true maintenance management information systems (MMIA).
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 4 - In Search of Maintenance Organisation Excellence £ 10
 
Current UK trends, in design and development of strategies for organising industrial maintenance, have been studied. Information gathering was aided by applying the author?s maintenance management audit methodology.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 6, No 4 - Terotechnology £ 10
 
The development, from its inception, of the management philosophy of terotechnology is described. Although the term ?terotechnology? is seldom used and little understood today, the associated practice remains highly relevant to today?s organisations and projects.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 1 - Bridging the Production-Maintenance Gap £ 10
 
In many UK companies production and maintenance have traditionally worked against, rather than with, each other.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 1 - Maintenance Aspects of a Production Employee Programme £ 10
 
This case study illustrates how, in a carefully phased programme involving a substantial scheme of on-site and off-site training, many of the responsibilities and tasks which were formerly the preserve of the specialised engineering and maintenance functions can be successfully cascaded down to the manufacturing function.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 1 - Maintenance Excellence - A Comparative Survey.... £ 10
 
The results of a survey, comparing maintenance performance in a number of leading European plants (especially in the process section) are reviewed.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 2 - Maintenance Management - Building the Bridge to Excellence £ 10
 
This paper uses the experience of nearly 700 AMIS audits, conducted over the past three years, to identify how a well structured self-appraisal can make a major contribution to achievement of genuine short and long term improvements in maintenance management.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 2 - Power Station Maintenance - A Survey of the Literature £ 10
 
A worldwide comparative study of power station maintenance techniques has been carried out.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 2 - The Reduction of Plant Maintenance Costs Through Design £ 10
 
The objective of this paper is to describe specific ways by which professional design engineers may reduce process plant maintenance costs.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - A Maintenance Information Resource £ 10
 
This article examines the basis for the implementation of maintenance information systems, considering why they are required, how they are selected, and the general results that they achieve.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - A Maintenance Information Resource £ 10
 
This article examines the basis for the implementation of maintenance information systems, considering why they are required, how they are selected, and the general results that they achieve.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - How to Choose between the Wide Range of Computer Packages... £ 10
 
How to Choose between the Wide Range of Computer Packages for Maintenance Management Patrick de Groote, Managing Director, DGS International.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - How to Choose Between Wide Range of Computer Packages.... £ 10
 
The problems of choosing a suitable off-the-peg computerised maintenance management system are fully discussed. A systematic selection procedure, used quantitatively weighted criteria, is then carefully explained and comprehensively illustrated.


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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - Human Aspects of Maintenance £ 10
 
A previous paper (by the present authors in the June issue) described how plant and machinery maintenance could be made easier, safer and more reliable through better machine maintainability features.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - Human Aspects of Maintenance £ 10
 
A previous paper (by the present authors in the June issue) described how plant and machinery maintenance could be made easier, safer and more reliable through better machine maintainability features.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 3 - The Uses and Limitations of Total Productive Maintenance £ 10
 
Over a period of some 15 years the author has studied the industrial application of Total Productive Maintenance or TPM.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 4 - Getting Started in RCM £ 10
 
The implementation, and preliminary results, of an introductory series of pilot studies of the application of RCM to power station plant are reviewed.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 4 - Optimising Preventive Maintenance Using RCM £ 10
 
The step-by-step process of introducing an RCM regime - one which consists of the least, but most effective, maintenance that needs to be done in order to achieve design levels of reliability - is described.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 4 - Reliability Audits of Existing Plant £ 10
 
Reliability assessments of already operating plant are generally referred to as reliability audits. A feature of such audits is that analysis of the plant?s maintenance experience can provide plant-specific input to the assessment.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 7, No 4 - The Maintenance Organisation Fingerprint £ 10
 
A worldwide comparison of power station maintenance has been undertaken by the author, who, in the June issue of ?MAINTENANCE?, reviewed the resulting survey of the literature on this topic.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 1 - How Planned ?Protective Maintenance? Improves Plant Productivity £ 10
 
Planned ?Protective Maintenance? - The repair of wear surfaces by means of specialised welding and other metal deposition techniques - is shown to be highly cost effective, reducing overall maintenance costs and greatly prolonging plant life.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 1 - Maintenance Cost Estimation in Mechanical Design and Modification £ 10
 
Maintenance cost is usually a significant proportion of the life cycle cost of mechanical items, such as machines, or vehicles.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 1 - National Maintenance Strategies: Way Out for Developing Countries £ 10
 
It is claimed that the under-performance of many industries in the developing countries is very largely attributable to inefficient maintenance of plant and equipment.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 1 - Vib Monit of Low Speed Hydrogenerators: Some Tech Aspects £ 10
 
The use of expert systems in vibration monitoring of rotating machinery, for incipient failure detection and diagnosis, is a procedure adopted in various branches of industry.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 2 - Optimum Maintenance and RCM £ 10
 
The principles of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) are reviewed and the various problems in its practical application discussed in some detail.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 2 - Pen-&-Paper v Pen-Based Computer-A Comparison of Methods... £ 10
 
Data collection and updating data to maintain its accuracy and reliability is an important and potentially costly business.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 2 - Searching for the Optimum Through Application of Maint Concepts... £ 10
 
A very full discussion is presented of the problems and challenges involved in working towards an optimal plant maintenance strategy.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 2 - Total Plant Performance Management £ 10
 
Total Plant Performance Management (TPPM) is a trademark of the Plant Performance Group, a Division of TEC, Knoxville, Tennessee. Severe pressure from overseas competitors is forcing US manufactures to maximise the performance and efficiency of their production plant.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 3 - Applying a Maintenance Management System Offshore £ 10
 
Pre-1990 BP operated two Maintenance Management Systems, Teroman (developed in-house) and EMIS.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 3 - Computers as a Basis for Maintenance Information £ 10
 
Drawing upon his long experience, both as a manager of computerised maintenance management information systems (MMIS?s) and as an independent IT consultant, the author spells out the basic requirements for such systems and the practical benefits that can be derived from their application.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 3 - SEDIMAHE: An Expert System to Help the Maintenance of Machine Tools £ 10
 
The current state of development is described of an Expert System for the detection and diagnosis of abnormal conditions and incipient failures in machine tools.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 4 - Health Assessment of Royal Naval Diesel Engines Using Expert.... £ 10
 
The first year?s experience is reported of a three year trial of an Expert Decision Support system for handling oil data-acquired at sea - on the health of naval diesel engines.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 4 - Improving the Quality of Condition Based Maintenance-The Way Ahead £ 10
 
It is argued that CBM is of greatest financial benefit when it is applied to problems of complex plant, and that the consequent high quality diagnosis and recommendation needs, in addition to the sensory data from the condition monitoring itself, a considerable body of information on operating specifications, maintenance history, regulations etc.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 4 - Major Evaluation Criteria for Real Life Maint Expert Systems.... £ 10
 
The authors have acquired several years' experience of developing and applying an expert system tool for equipment diagnosis and maintenance support.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 8, No 4 - Major Evaluation Criteria for Real Life Maint Expert Systems..... £ 10
 
The authors have acquired several years' experience of developing and applying an expert system tool for equipment diagnosis and maintenance support.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Plant Monitoring and Diagnostic in a B. Eng. Degree Course - Dr Andrew D Ball, Department of Engineering, University of Manchester.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Thoughts on Multi-Skilling Maintenance - Arthur Mullin, Fourier Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Thoughts on Multi-Skilling Maintenance - Arthur Mullin, Fourier Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Thoughts on Multi-Skilling Maintenance - Arthur Mullin, Fourier Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Multi-Skilling in UK Industry: A Discussion Paper - Keith Clements-Jewery, Department of Engineering, Glasgow Caledonian University
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Manufacturing Maintenance - A Survey of Current UK Practice- Alan Davies and Nicholas Huggleston, School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering (ELSYM), University of Wales College of Cardiff (UWCC)
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Thoughts on Multi-Skilling Maintenance - Arthur Mullin, Fourier Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Multi-Skilling in UK Industry: A Discussion Paper - Keith Clements-Jewery, Department of Engineering, Glasgow Caledonian University
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Plant Monitoring and Diagnostic in a B. Eng. Degree Course - Dr Andrew D Ball, Department of Engineering, University of Manchester.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 1 £ 10
 
Manufacturing Maintenance - A Survey of Current UK Practice- Alan Davies and Nicholas Huggleston, School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering (ELSYM), University of Wales College of Cardiff (UWCC)
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Bespoke Facilities Management - Chris Gee, Technical Services Department, Group Property & Central Services, National Westminster Bank
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Integrated Health Assessment of Aerospace Propulsion and Transmission Systems - Steve Docker, AES Ltd and formerly Flt Lt OC, Aircraft Engineering & Plans Flight (AEPF), RAF Brize Norton
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Computer Aided Maintenance Management System - Richard Jones, Partner, MCP Management Consultants
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Inspection, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Concrete Structures - Ian B Godson and Norm D Tickner, Remedial Engineering Group Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Inspection, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Concrete Structures - Ian B Godson and Norm D Tickner, Remedial Engineering Group Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Bespoke Facilities Management - Chris Gee, Technical Services Department, Group Property & Central Services, National Westminster Bank
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 2 £ 10
 
Integrated Health Assessment of Aerospace Propulsion and Transmission Systems - Steve Docker, AES Ltd and formerly Flt Lt OC, Aircraft Engineering & Plans Flight (AEPF), RAF Brize Norton
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 3 £ 10
 
Business Centred Maintenance - Norman Eason, Resource Management Systems Ltd and Bill Carter, Intersys Ltd
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 3 £ 10
 
Cost/Benefit Analysis Methods for Condition Monitoring - Rob March, Solartron Instruments Ltd, and Barry Gasper, Kent Engineering Services
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 3 £ 10
 
The Integration of Machinery Condition Monitoring into an Overall Maintenance Programme - Paul Eastwood, Principal Consulting Engineer, ATL, Condition Monitoring Division.
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 3 £ 10
 
Mathematical Models for the Optimisation of Maintenance and their Application in Practice - Rommert Dekker, Adrian Smit and Cyd van Rijn Koninklijke/Shell-Laboratorium, Amsterdam
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 4 £ 10
 
Total Productive Maintenance and Reliability Centred Maintenance, Competing or Complementary? - David Briggs, Senior Consultant, WCS International
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 4 £ 10
 
Maintenance Strategies using RCM - Matthew Thomas, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde
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  Journal Abstract - Vol 9, No 4 £ 10
 
Practical RCM Analysis and its Information Requirements - John Harris, Department of Engineering, University of Manchester and Bob Moss, Reliability Consultant, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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  Journal Abstract - Volume 22, No 3 £ 10
 
Maintenance Management: Past, Present and Future ? Part 2
G. Anand, Prof R Kodali and R.P Mishra, Birla Institute of Technology, India

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  Journal Abstract - Volume 22, No 3 £ 10
 
Is your control room data telling you what you think it is?
Ray Beebe, Monash University, Australia

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  Journal Abstract - Volume 22, No 3 £ 10
 
Cost-effective Condition-based Maintenance
Jack Huggett, The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd

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  Journal Abstract - Volume 22, No 3 £ 10
 
The Partnership Organisation
Christer Idhammar, IDCON Inc

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  Journal Vol 1, No 1 - Development and future of Computer-based Systems for Maintenance Control £ 10
 
Development and future of Computer-based Systems for Maintenance Control in a Process Industry - Piet Michielsen Systems Development Section Maintenance Department Hoogovens Ijmuiden
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