TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stefanov,Zdravko Ivanov
TI  - Fundamentals of industrial problem solving: a practitioner's guide 
SN  - 9781119543183
AV  - HD30.29 .S74 2022
U1  - 658.4/03 23/eng/20220610
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Hoboken, NJ
PB  - John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
KW  - Problem solving
KW  - Chemical industry
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Table of Contents

1. Introduction 6

2. First Principles Problem Solving – why first principles? 15

3. Opportunity identification/definition – initial team formation 35

4. Hypothesis testing 46

5. Scenario development 56

6. Value of project 57

7. Team management and roles 61

8. Stakeholder Identification, Analysis, and Communication plan 94

9. Generating, Selecting, and Implementing Solutions to the Problem 151

10. Sustaining the Gains and Control plans 190

11. Project Wrap-up 221

12. The big world of problems 224

13. Corrosion problems 236

14. Mechanical issues 239

15. Color 247

16. Emphasis is on speed, low cost, productivity and right answer 256

17. Literature 258

18. Scientific Method 263

19. Process Data Analysis 265

20. First Principles Modeling 283

21. Analytical 296

22. Engineering disciplines examples 309

23. Six Sigma, LEAN and Continuous Improvement 315

24. Theory of Constraints 326

25. Visual presentation 339

Appendix

1. Scientific Method Practice Levels 346
N2  - "This book demonstrates how the Fundamental Problem Solving methodology can be applied to solve the complex problems found in the chemical industry today. The methodology framework described in the book is founded on the scientific method of hypothesis testing, but there is also heavy emphasis on project organization, team management and implementation of the discovered solution(s). The approach can be applied any problem in any part of life and is not necessarily limited to the chemical industry. Written by industry professionals, the book will allow readers to apply these techniques in real world situations."--
UR  - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119543169
ER  -