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The Modern Pipefitter’s Manual contains technical and practical information regarding pipe history, pipe characteristics, materials, fittings, connections, valves, joining, and installation methods. It also addresses the laying lengths of piping, valves, and connections that are critical when planning piping layout.       This new work uses some of the most tried and true information, charts, and tables found in Industrial Press’s seminal resource, the Pipefitters Handbook, but has reorganized, redrawn, updated and modernized them to be more appropriate and in-line for modern day users.      Questions at the end of each chapter help readers learn and understand the most essential material and are similar to those found on a typical pipefitting certification exam. Useful Appendix materials include more reference data, answers to the exam questions, math and conversion factors, and specific tables and charts for pipe, water, and metal.      Packed with all these extensive, educational features, the Modern Pipefitter’s Manual is an unparalleled resource for pipefitters at all levels of experience.           Features Incorporates the useful Pipe Trades Pro calculator (available for purchase together with the book from Industrial Press) throughout the work to help users get fast and accurate solutions that help them save time and reduce material costs.Suggests simple calculations for pipe lengths, offsets, weight and volume, flow rates, pressure, area, and more.Perfect for those studying for certification exams, designers, operations professionals, in addition to pipefitters working in the field.

Based on real-world experience this invaluable guide and reference tells the whole story of maintenance planning from beginning to end in a concise and easy-to-follow manner. Written by well-known professionals this new edition focuses specifically on the preparatory tasks that lead to effective utilization and application of maintenance resources in the interest of the reliability essential to business objectives. It comprehensively examines the job preparation process from job scoping and planning, to determination of material requirements, estimation of labor requirements and job duration, coordination of all involved parties, and job scheduling. And it includes essential metrics for measuring performance of all contributing functions. It is a vital training document for planners, an educational document for those to whom planners are responsible, and a valuable guide for those who interface with the planning and scheduling function and are dependent upon the many contributions of planning and scheduling operational excellence.  Expanded coverage of the proactive culture and environment that senior management must nurture throughout the organization, and the essential supportive roles of other functions essential to the preparatory process.A new chapter that enumerates prerequisites to effective Planning, Coordination and Scheduling.The Scheduling chapter has been expanded to include a debate comparing two popular approaches to the scheduling and achievement of Schedule Compliance.The Material Support chapter is significantly expanded.  What is Planning and Why Plan Maintenance Jobs? Selling, Planning & Scheduling to Management and Operations Understanding the Nature of Maintenance Activities Where Planning Fits Into Good Maintenance Practices Managing the Planning & Scheduling Function Backlog Management Sizing the Maintenance Staff The Planning Process (Micro) Detailed Planning Process Parts and Equipment Estimating, Crew Size & Manpower Requirements Analytical Estimation and Slotting Coordination with Operations. Scheduling Maintenance Work Job Execution and Feedback Job Close Out and Follow Up Planning and Scheduling Metrics Planning Major Maintenance Shutdowns and Management of Projects Management of Projects and Major Maintenance Shutdowns The Job Using CMMIS to Aid Planning and Scheduling Appendix

Contains a specialized glossary so users can more easily understand the specialized language of factory maintenance.Provides specific "how-to" tips and concrete techniques and examples for continuous improvement.Updates the 20 steps to world class maintenance to include the 6 areas of focus for world class maintenance.Includes a completely updated maintenance evaluation questionnaire thatreflects new techniques and technologies.Breaks down and explains the three-team approach to maintenance work.Offers new sections on: managing shutdowns, craft training, and communications.Contains major revisions to the RCM discussion and includes a new discussion about PMO.