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Operation of distributed energy resources in smart distribution networks by ScienceDirect (Online service)

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Decentralized frameworks for future power systems operation, planning and control perspectives by ScienceDirect (Online service)

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The HAZOP leader's handbook how to plan and conduct successful HAZOP studies by Eames, Phil

Contents: “…-- 3.3.8 Schedule and deliverables -- 3.3.9 Report content and distribution -- 3.4 The HAZOP team -- 3.4.1 The core HAZOP roles -- 3.4.2 Additional roles (if you must) -- 3.4.3 Independent process engineer -- 3.4.4 Safety manager -- 3.4.5 Preparing the team -- 3.5 Node selection -- 3.5.1 Node selection for a continuous process -- 3.5.2 Nodes for complex systems -- 3.5.3 Different operating modes -- 3.5.4 Parallel trains -- 3.5.5 Study boundaries or interfaces -- 3.5.6 Node selection for batch and procedural HAZOP -- 3.6 Deviations from design intent.…”
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Managing downside risk in financial markets : theory, practice and implementation by ScienceDirect (Online service)

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Configuration management for senior managers : essential product configuration and lifecycle management for manufacturing by Watts, Frank B.

Contents: “…Front Cover; Configuration Management for Senior Managers; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Policies and Critical Practices; POLICIES; CRITICAL PRACTICES; PLATINUM POLICY; Chapter One -- Introduction; Chapter Two -- Why CM; THE DIRTY HALF DOZEN; PROCESS SPEED; THROW IT OVER THE WALL; QUALITY CONTROL FOR ENGINEERING; SUMMARY; Chapter Three -- CM System, Where to Start; PROCESS MEASUREMENTS; DISTRIBUTED CM; ORGANIZATION; CHAIN OF COMMAND; CM MANAGER; ISO STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION; DOD/MILITARY STANDARDS; BEST OF THE BEST PRACTICES; STANDARDS RESPONSIBILITY; PEOPLE REQUIRED.…”
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How to validate a pharmaceutical process by Ostrove, Steve

Contents: “…II: Stage I-Process Development4 Getting Started; Before It All Starts; Example; Getting Started (After the Equipment Specifications); The Validation Master Plan; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Preparation; Quality Programs; Training; Basic Risk Approach; Putting it Together; Notes; 5 Basic Equipment and Utility Qualification; Introduction; Determining the Level of Qualification; Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test; Commissioning; Qualification Protocols-Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ); Performance Qualification.…”
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Collaborative genomics projects : a comprehensive guide First edition. by Sheth, Margi, Zhang, Jiashan, Zenklusen, Jean C.

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Plant engineer's handbook by ScienceDirect (Online service)

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Forest recreation 3rd ed. by Douglass, Robert W.

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Hospital and healthcare security Sixth edition. by York, Tony W.

Contents: “…-- Staff and Line Positions -- Staffing Level Considerations -- References -- Defining Leadership -- Leadership Competencies -- The Security Leadership Role -- Selecting Management -- Succession Planning -- Leadership Development -- Continuous Development -- The Healthcare Security Supervisor -- Selecting Supervisors -- Shift Supervision -- Communication -- Training -- Monitoring of Performance -- Relationship with Officers -- Motivation -- Performance Management -- Performance Documentation -- Handling Problem Employees -- References -- The Security Officer -- Security Officer Authority -- Special Police Commission/Special Constable -- Licensing -- Selecting Security Personnel -- Recruitment -- Selection Criteria -- The Selection Process -- Full-Time Versus Part-Time Security Officers -- Wage Compensation -- Retention -- Performance Expectations -- Positive Reinforcement -- Rules and Regulations -- Disciplinary Action -- References -- Uniforms -- Determining Uniform Style -- Supplying and Maintaining the Uniform -- Use of Firearms -- Considerations in Arming Officers -- Trends in Arming Security Personnel -- Managing the Firearms Program -- Other Security and Defensive Equipment Considerations -- Notepad and Pen -- Communication Devices -- Handcuffs -- Flashlight -- Personal Protective Equipment -- Conducted Electrical Weapons (Tasers) -- Chemical Agents -- Batons -- Protective Vests -- Body Cameras -- The Duty Belt -- Use of Force -- Training -- Security Operations Manual -- References -- Training Concepts -- Types of Training -- New Security Officer Training -- On-the-Job Training -- Critical Task Focused Training -- Key Training Topics for the New Security Officer -- IAHSS Progressive Certification Program -- IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training -- IAHSS Advanced Security Officer Training -- IAHSS Supervisory Training -- Specialized or Supplemental Training -- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Security Training -- Elective Training -- Training Resources and Records Requirements -- Instructors/Facilitators -- Training Materials -- Records -- References -- Deployment Objectives -- Flexing the Security Staffing Plan -- Scheduling the Security Staff -- Deployment Patterns and Concepts -- Post Assignments -- Basic Patrol Deployment Plans -- Double Coverage -- Operational versus Nonoperational Times -- Patient Care Units/Areas -- Entrances and Exits -- Basic Patrol Concepts -- External Patrol -- External Patrol Vehicles -- External Patrol Services/Considerations -- Canine Patrol -- Internal Patrol -- Importance of the First Patrol Round -- Reporting for Duty -- Shift Rotation -- Patrol Verification -- The Patrol Officer's Key Ring and Access Privileges -- Security Officer Response -- Patrol Problems -- References -- Purpose of Records -- Memory System -- Exchange of Information -- Operational Policy and Procedure -- Need for Administrative Records -- Report Formats -- Electronic Reports -- Report Preparation -- Basic Records -- Security Incident Report -- Security Supplemental Report -- Security Condition Report -- Daily Activity Report -- Parking Violation Notice -- Pass-on Record -- Master Name Index -- Monthly or Periodic Security Report -- Key Performance Indicators -- Annual Security Management Plan and Program Effectiveness Evaluation -- Keeping Departmental Records Current -- Records Retention -- References -- Patients.…”
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Software engineering for embedded systems : methods, practical techniques, and applications First edition. by ScienceDirect (Online service)

Contents: “…-- Certification killers -- Project planning strategies -- Strategy 1: determine the project certification scope early -- Strategy 2: determine feasibility of certification -- Strategy 3: select an independent assessor (if used) -- Strategy 4: understand your assessor's role (if used) -- Strategy 5: assessment communication is key -- Strategy 6: establish a basis of certification -- Strategy 7: establish a "fit and purpose" for your product -- Strategy 8: establish a certification block diagram -- Strategy 9: establish communication integrity objectives -- Strategy 10: identify all interfaces along the certification boundary -- Strategy 11: identify the key safety defensive strategies -- Strategy 12: define built in test (BIT) capability -- Strategy 13: define fault annunciation coverage -- Strategy 14: define reliance and expectation of the operator/user -- Strategy 15: define plan for developing software to appropriate integrity level -- Strategy 16: define artifacts to be used as evidence of compliance -- Strategy 17: plan for labor-intensive analyses -- Strategy 18: create user-level documentation -- Strategy 19: plan on residual activity -- Strategy 20: publish a well-defined certification plan -- Faults, failures, hazards, and risk analysis -- Faults, errors, and failures -- Availability and reliability -- Fault handling -- Hazard analysis -- Risk analysis -- Safety-critical architectures -- "Do-er"/"Check-er" -- Two processors -- "Voter" -- Software implementation strategies -- Strategy 1: have a well-defined, repeatable peer-review process -- Strategy 2: consider using existing safety coding standards -- Strategy 3: handle all combinations of input data -- Strategy 4: specific variable value checking -- Strategy 5: mark safety-critical code sections -- Strategy 6: timing execution checking -- Strategy 7: stale data -- Strategy 8: comparison of outputs -- Strategy 9: initialize data to least permissive state -- Strategy 10: order of execution -- Strategy 11: volatile data checking -- Strategy 12: non-volatile data checking -- Strategy 13: make sure the entire system can run -- Strategy 14: remove "dead" code -- Strategy 15: fill unused memory -- Strategy 16: static code analysis -- Background -- Is that software yours? …”
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The new public health Third edition. by Tulchinsky, Theodore H., Varavikova, Elena

Contents: “…Contents note continued: Health Policy and Planning as Context -- The Elements of Organizations -- Scientific Management -- Bureaucratic Pyramidal Organizations -- Organizations as Energy Systems -- Cybernetics and Management -- Target-Oriented Management -- Operations Research -- Management by Objectives -- Human Relations Management -- The Hawthorne Effect -- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -- Theory X--Theory Y -- Network Organization -- Total Quality Management -- Changing Human Behavior -- Empowerment -- Strategic Management of Health Systems -- Health System Organization Models -- Functional Model -- Corporate Model -- Matrix Model -- Skills for Management -- The Chief Executive Officer of Health Organizations -- Community Participation -- Integration: Lateral and Vertical -- Norms and Performance Indicators -- Health Promotion and Advocacy -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism -- New Organizational Models -- New Projects and their Evaluation.…”
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Experimental methods and instrumentation for chemical engineers 1st ed. by Patience, Gregory S.

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