Front Matter
CONDITION MONITORING. An Introduction to Machinery Monitoring / Robert X Perez
Centrifugal Pump Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Diagnosis Using Vibration Technologies / William D Marscher
Proximity Probes are a Good Choice for Monitoring Critical Machinery with Fluid Film Bearings / Robert X Perez
Optimizing Lubrication and Lubricant Analysis / Jim Fitch, Bennett Fitch
Troubleshooting Temperature Problems / Robert X Perez
Assessing Reciprocating Compressors and Engines / Robert X Perez
Managing Critical Machinery Vibration Data / Robert X Perez
TROUBLESHOOTING. Addressing Reciprocating Compressor Piping Vibration Problems / Robert X Perez
Remember to Check the Rotational Speed When Encountering Process Machinery Flow Problems / Robert X Perez
Troubleshooters Need to be Well Versed in the Equipment They are Evaluating / Robert X Perez
Precise Coupling Properties are Required to Accurately Predict Torsional Natural Frequencies / Robert X Perez
Is Vibration Beating on Machinery a Problem? / Robert X Perez, Andrew P Conkey
RELIABILITY. Using Standby Machinery to Improve Process Reliability / Robert X Perez
Gas Turbine Drivers / Robert X Perez
Reliability Improvement Ideas for Integrally Geared Plant Air Compressors / Abdulrahman Alkhowaiter
Failure Analysis & Design Evaluation of a 500 KW Regeneration Gas Blower / Abdulrahman Alkhowaiter
Operating Centrifugal Pumps with Variable Frequency Drives in Static Head Applications / Robert X Perez
Estimating Reciprocating Compressor Gas Flows / Robert X Perez
Use Your Historical Records to Better Manage Time Dependent Machinery Failure Modes / Robert X Perez
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Soft Skills and Habits that All Machinery Professionals Need to Develop / Robert X Perez
Developing Rotating Machinery Competency / Robert X Perez
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