Handbook of Condition Monitoring : Techniques and Methodology

In today's competitive climate the economies of production have become a critical factor for all manufacturing companies. For this reason, achieving cost-effective plant maintenance is highly important. In this context monitoring plays a vital role. The purpose of this book is to inform readers about techniques currently available in the field of condition monitoring, and the methodology used in their application. With contributions from experts throughout the world, the __Handbook of Condition Monitoring__ addresses the four major technique areas in condition monitoring in addition to the latest developments in condition monitoring research. Significantly, the __Handbook of Condition Monitoring__ includes the following features: * comprehensive coverage of the full range of techniques and methodologies * accepted knowledge and new developments * both technical and managerial content. This is the essential reference book for maintenance technicians, engineers, managers and researchers as well as graduate students involved in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, and condition monitoring. Front Matter....Pages i-xix Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Condition monitoring and the integrity of industrial systems....Pages 3-34 Condition based maintenance....Pages 35-53 Front Matter....Pages 55-55 Visual inspection systems....Pages 57-77 Thermal monitoring using infrared thermography....Pages 78-101 Surface and internal defect detection....Pages 102-135 Commercial applications of visual monitoring....Pages 136-155 Front Matter....Pages 157-157 System quantity/quality assessment — the quasi-steady state monitoring of inputs and outputs....Pages 159-188 System input/output monitoring....Pages 189-218 System monitoring and the use of models....Pages 219-239 Commercial applications of performance monitoring....Pages 240-265 Front Matter....Pages 267-267 Review of fundamental vibration theory....Pages 269-302 Common vibration monitoring techniques....Pages 303-323 Fundamentals of vibroacoustical condition monitoring....Pages 324-353 Commercial applications of vibration monitoring....Pages 354-374 Front Matter....Pages 375-375 Detection and diagnosis of wear through oil and wear debris analysis....Pages 377-419 Wear particle collection and evaluation....Pages 420-434 Lubricant analysis as a condition monitoring technique....Pages 435-449 Commercial applications of wear debris analysis....Pages 450-467 Front Matter....Pages 469-469 Financial implications and cost justification....Pages 471-482 Technique selection and implementation in condition monitoring....Pages 483-502 Front Matter....Pages 469-469 Pitfalls, benefits and collective wisdom....Pages 503-518 Front Matter....Pages 519-519 Knowledge-based systems for condition monitoring....Pages 521-540 Future developments in condition monitoring techniques and systems....Pages 541-560 Back Matter....Pages 561-565