Glossary of Reliability and Maintenance Terms
McKenna, Ted (Ted Mc Kenna is a project manager for HSB Reliability Technologies, a division of Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. Mr. Mc Kenna has 20 years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries.) / Oliverson, Ray (Ray Oliverson is a senior vice president with HSB Reliability Technologies and the general manager of HSBRT's Consulting Division in Houston. He has more than 26 years of experience in reliability and maintenance improvement in continuous process industries, primarily petrochemical and refining.)
This glossary with more than 1, 000 terms and definitions provides a common ground for effective communication. It is an essential reference for all reliability professionals, process engineers, plant operators, and repair and maintenance personnel.
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