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Glossary of Reliability and Maintenance Terms

  • 1st Edition - September 11, 1997
  • Authors: Ted McKenna, Ray Oliverson
  • Language: English
  • Hardback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 8 8 4 1 5 - 3 6 0 - 3
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 7 2 6 9 - 7

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,… Read more

Glossary of Reliability and Maintenance Terms

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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.


When unclear communication occurs in the process industry, the problems that result can be expensive - costly downtime and equipment failure. Here's where the Glossary of Reliability and Maintenance Terms can eliminate much of this frustration and cost. Now, you, your staff, vendors, contract employees, and consultants can quickly refer to this glossary's more than 1,000 terms and definitions. This helpful dictionary 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.