[M.D. Holloway]

Bill - thanks for the info. Here are the titles and a brief abstract. This is a real rough concept. The publisher called me today and says that each title falls nicely into what they are looking for. There is room for additional editions and maybe even using them as college textbooks. At the very least I will self publish them for use in the various classes I will teach in the future - that will secure at least 20 copies a year being sold!

Book 1:

Lubricant Performance Selection – Identifying Requirements as Reflected by Operating Conditions

All too often maintenance managers, purchasing agents and plant engineers will select the wrong lubricant that ultimately contributes to increased operating costs by increasing downtime, parts replacement and labor. Improved equipment reliability and reduced maintenance costs can be achieved by selecting the correct performance grease or oil. This book explores the performance selection process as it relates to lubricants. Various problems sources are identified, performance criteria are defined, selection process is understood and proper application methods discussed.



Book 2:

Diagnostic Tools and Techniques for Increased Equipment Reliability

Every piece of equipment has a heartbeat, blood stream, temperature and so on. Understanding the overall health and well-being of your equipment can improve your profitability and provide a competitive edge. There are various diagnostic tools and techniques that can be used that will provide a better understanding of the health state of your equipment and also provide insight into the longevity. Oil analysis, vibration analysis, acoustic analysis, thermography are just a few methods that are being used by forward thinking companies that are focused on getting the most out of their equipment. This book explains the latest tools and techniques used for equipment diagnostics and the ability to implement such techniques in order to drive down costs.



Book 3:

Developing Purchasing Specifications that Will Increase Plant Reliability and Decrease Operation Costs and Drive Your Vendors Nuts!

There are many reasons why we purchase things - either for personal or professional use. Hopefully, these buying decisions are based on a combination of experiences and logic but that is not always the case. There are instances when we buy specific items because we have no choice in the matter. The part may be specific to a tool or machine where the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifies the performance or dimensional aspects. Often there is little room for deviation. Sometimes, the decision is taken out of our hands entirely. The corporate headquarters has negotiated a deal with a national vendor for the lowest price.

A growing trend in industry is to centralize the purchasing of maintenance and repair items. The corporate headquarters may negotiate the best price and delivery terms and pass that “savings” on to other divisions and departments. In theory if the purchasing requirements are comprehensive, this can make sense provided that all products are of equal performance and the vendors are required to provide services that compliment the mission of the organization. This book explains how purchasing, maintenance or the engineering departments can develop purchasing specifications that will ultimately drive reliability and reduce overall spending.



Book 4:

Applied Physics and Chemistry for Industrial Applications

Today’s factories are modern marvels and maintenance technicians are now charged with having to understand the most complicated systems in the history of manufacturing. A comprehensive understanding of applied physics and chemistry and how it relates to the modern factory is essential for world class performance. The science of physics and chemistry has been somewhat out of reach for many maintenance personal until now. This book is written without the need for an advanced degree in the sciences or engineering yet provides great insight and application of sophisticated and elegant concepts of the physical and chemical world as it relates to the assembly, materials, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical, durable goods, textiles or food industry. The content of this book is not limited to maintenance technicians but rather a resource for any engineer and a primer for industrial engineers, physicists and chemists alike.