The most comprehensive resource of its kind "Maintenance Engineering 

Handbook" has long been a staple for engineers , managers, and 

technicians seeking current advice on everything from tools and 

techniques to planning and scheduling. This brand-new edition brings you 

up to date on the most pertinent aspects of identifying and repairing faulty 

equipment; such dated subjects as sanitation and housekeeping have 

been removed.

New and updated sections include: 

Inside:

Organization and Management of the Maintenance Function 

• Maintenance Practices • Engineering and Analysis Tools 

• Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment 

• Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment 

• Maintenance of Electrical Equipment 

• Instrumentation and Reliability Tools 

• Lubrication 

• Maintenance Welding 

• Chemical Corrosion Control and Cleaning 

Preface 
SI Units and Conversion Factors 
Section 1: Organization and Management of the Maintenance Function 
Chapter 1. Redefining Maintenance--Delivering Reliability 
Chapter 2. Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Maintenance 
Chapter 3. Maintenance and Reliability Engineering 
Chapter 4. Cooperative Partnerships 
Chapter 5. Effective Maintenance Organizations 
Chapter 6. Operating Policies of Effective Maintenance 
Chapter 7. Six Sigma Safety: Applying Quality Management Principles
                    to Foster a Zero-Injury Safety Culture 
 
Section 2: The Horizons of Maintenance Management 
Chapter 1. Corrective Maintenance 
Chapter 2. Reliability-Based Preventive Maintenance 
Chapter 3. Predictive Maintenance 
Chapter 4. Reliability-Centered Maintenance 
Chapter 5. Total Productive Maintenance 
Chapter 6. Maintenance Repair and Operations--Storeroom Excellence 
Chapter 7. Computerized Planning and Scheduling 
Chapter 8. Computer-Based Maintenance Management Systems
 
Section 3: Engineering and Analysis Tools 
Chapter 1. Economics of Reliability 
Chapter 2. Work Measurement  
Chapter 3. Rating and Evaluating Maintenance Workers 
Chapter 4. Work Simplification in Maintenance 
Chapter 5. Estimating Repair and Maintenance Costs
Chapter 6. Key Performance Indicators 

Section 4: Maintenance of Plant Facilities 
Chapter 1. Maintenance of Low-Sloped Membrane Roofs 
Chapter 2. Concrete Industrial Floor Surfaces: Design, Installation, Repair, and Maintenance 
Chapter 3. Maintenance and Cleaning of Brick Masonry Structures 
Chapter 4. Maintenance of Elevators and Special Lifts 
Chapter 5. Air-Conditioning Equipment 
Chapter 6. Ventilating Fans and Exhaust Systems 
Chapter 7. Dust-Collecting and Air-Cleaning Equipment 

Section 5: Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment 
Chapter 1. Plain Bearings 
Chapter 2. Rolling-Element Bearings 
Chapter 3. Flexible Couplings for Power Transmission 
Chapter 4. Chains for Power Transmission 
Chapter 5. Cranes: Overhead and Gantry 
Chapter 6. Chain Hoists 
Chapter 7. Belt Drives 
Chapter 8. Mechanical Variable-Speed Drives 
Chapter 9. Gear Drives and Speed Reducers 
Chapter 10. Reciprocating Air Compressors 
Chapter 11. Valves 
Chapter 12. Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement 

Section 6: Maintenance of Electrical Equipment 
Chapter 1. Electric Motors 
Chapter 2. Maintenance of Motor Control Components 
Chapter 3. Maintenance of Industrial Batteries (Lead-Acid, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Iron) 

Section 7: Instruments and Reliability Tools 
Chapter 1. Mechanical Instruments for Measuring Process Variables 
Chapter 2. Electrical Instruments for Measuring, Servicing, and Testing 
Chapter 3. Vibration: Its Analysis and Correction 
Chapter 4. An Introduction to Thermography 
Chapter 5. Tribology 

Section 8: Lubrication 
Chapter 1. The Organization and Management of Lubrication 
Chapter 2. Lubricating Devices and Systems 
Chapter 3. Planning and Implementing a Good Lubrication Program 

Section 9: Chemical Corrosion Control and Cleaning 
Chapter 1. Corrosion Control 
Chapter 2. Industrial Chemical Cleaning Methods 
Chapter 3. Painting and Protective Coatings 
Chapter 4. Piping 
Chapter 5. Scaffolds and Ladders 

Section 10: Maintenance Welding 
Chapter 1. Arc Welding in Maintenance 
Chapter 2. Gas Welding in Maintenance 

Index