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Contents
Preface ......................................................... V
About the Authors .............................................. VII
1 Troubleshooting Methodology .............................. 1
1.1 Troubleshooting .............................................. 1
1.2 What Makes an Effective Troubleshooter? ........................ 1
1.3 What Makes an Ineffective Troubleshooter? ...................... 3
1.4 Troubleshooting Methodology .................................. 3
1.4.1 STOP: Systematically ................................... 4
1.4.2 STOP: Think .......................................... 6
1.4.3 STOP: Observe ........................................ 7
1.4.4 STOP: Proceed ........................................ 10
1.4.5 STOP: Troubleshooting Cycle ............................ 12
1.4.6 Hard Fix versus Processing around Problem ............... 13
1.4.7 Troubleshooting Tools .................................. 13
1.4.8 Troubleshooting Methodology Summary .................. 18
2 Troubleshooting Tool Kit ................................... 21
2.1 Lockout/Tagout .............................................. 21
2.2 Hand Tools .................................................. 21
2.3 Pyrometer ................................................... 22
2.4 Spotting Blue ................................................ 22
2.5 Measurement Tools ........................................... 22
2.6 Multimeter .................................................. 22
2.7 Process Monitoring Equipment ................................. 23
2.8 Moisture Analyzer ............................................ 23
