Author: Shawn A. Ballee and Gary R. Shearer

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Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics is a comprehensive text that provides curriculum support for Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) programs. The text consists of 42 chapters grouped into sections that correspond to principal industrial technology disciplines, with a special focus on electrical systems and electronic controls. With an exclusive endorsement from NIMS, this learning program is designed to work hand-in-glove with the NIMS Smart Duties and Standards for Industrial Technology Maintenance, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in industrial maintenance and helps them prepare for NIMS credentialing. Instructors and students will appreciate the convenience and value of a comprehensive text that can be used in multiple courses and programs.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics 3e, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Maintenance Operations
• • 1 Careers in Industrial Maintenance
  • 2 Industrial Safety and OSHA
  • 3 Maintenance Principles and Recordkeeping
  • 4 Maintenance Tools
  • 5 Fasteners
  • 6 Print Reading
  • 7 Basic Troubleshooting Principles
  • 8 Mechanical Rigging and Installation
• Section 2 Basic Mechanical Systems
• • 9 Power Transmission Principles
  • 10 Bearings, Seals, and Lubrication
  • 11 Shafts, Couplings, and Alignment
  • 12 Belts, Chains, and Gears
  • 13 Conveyor Systems
  • 14 Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
• Section 3 Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• • 15 Fluid Power Fundamentals
  • 16 Hydraulic Systems
  • 17 Pneumatic Systems
  • 18 Advanced Fluid Power
• Section 4 Electrical Systems
• • 19 Fundamentals of Electricity
  • 20 Electrical Test and Measurement Equipment
  • 21 Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and the Power Equation
  • 22 Electrical Production and Distribution
  • 23 Alternating Current
  • 24 Electrical Components and Circuit Materials
  • 25 Transformers
  • 26 Motors, Generators, and Alternators
  • 27 Motor Controls
  • 28 Industrial Wiring Diagrams and Practices
  • 29 Electrical Installation and Practices
  • 30 Electrical Troubleshooting
• Section 5 Electronic Control Systems
• • 31 Diodes, Rectifiers, and Power Supplies
  • 32 Transistors and Integrated Circuits
  • 33 Sensors and Variable Frequency Drives
  • 34 Programmable Logic Controllers
  • 35 Human-Machine Interfaces
• Section 6 Process Control Systems
• • 36 Industrial Process Control
  • 37 Heating and Refrigeration
  • 38 HVAC System Control and Design
• Section 7 Maintenance Piping
• • 39 Piping Systems, Components, and Materials
  • 40 Piping Tools, Connections, and Fittings
• Section 8 Semiconductor Manufacturing
• • 41 Semiconductor Equipment Technician
  • 42 Semiconductor Facilities Technician
• Appendix: Math Review
• Glossary
• Index