June 21, 2007 Predictive Maintenance Tip
The Predictive Maintenance Manager’s Role in Analysis
• Must assure that the predictive maintenance program credibility is not undermined by
-Missed detections
-False Calls or False Alarms
• To this end the maximum number of analysis techniques should be employed to assure accuracy and usefulness of reports from predictive analysis
• Ensure training vendors teach
–Trend Analysis
-Pattern Recognition
-Correlation
-Relative Comparison
-Test against Limits & Ranges
-Statistical Analysis
• Managers should see that analysts learn to use them all
Tip excerpted from “Predictive Maintenance Management” Course workbook by Jack Nicholas Jr. available at
http://www.masteringmaintenance.com
Register for Jack Nicholas’s PdM Managers Web Workshop June 29 - 11 am
June 21, 2007 Vibration Analysis Tip
When performing phase analysis on bearings and couplings, the measurement method and expected results are usually pretty straightforward. However, analysis of foundations may be a little less understood. Roving phase measurements across bolted joints and mechanically fastened components may not be enough to find hidden problems. Consider grouted interfaces, welded frames, and embedded sole plates. It is easy to consider these interfaces as “rock-solid” attachments. Alas, grout can “fracture”, layers of concrete can “de-bond”, welded frames can “crack”, and embedded plating can shift resulting in relative motion. This amplitude of this motion may be minor at the source, but may induce significant response elsewhere. If you don’t physically measure underlying the fault, it is unlikely that you will resolve the problem(s)! When performing phase diagnostics take measurements across every interface; all the way down to where you know the structure cannot be moving…..then take a measurement there too!
Tip provided by Dan Ambre, P.E.
Full Spectrum Diagnostics, PLLC
Phone: 763-577-9959
Email:
June 21, 2007 LubricationWorld-2007
“Mastering Excellence in Machinery Lubrication”
September 11-13, 2007 - Las Vegas Nevada
Please join us for the 3rd Annual LubricationWorld Conference.
Proactive Machinery Lubrication is fundamental for any plant maintenance program, yet most information is locked up with consulting or training companies.
LubricationWorld is an event where lubrication professionals learn from each other through a series of informative learning sessions, short courses, best practices sessions, networking opportunities and a wide selection of full day workshops.
Participants will discover exciting new ideas and learn helpful techniques for machinery lubrication, contamination control, oil analysis, sampling, motor bearings, gearboxes, compressors, synthetic lubricants and more. Co-located with PdM-2007, The Predictive Maintenance technology Conference & Expo.
Register before August 1 for:
- $70 per night 4 Star Las Vegas hotel room
- $200 Early Bird conference registration savings
To request a brochure or register please call toll free (888) 575 1245 or…
June 21, 2007 Call for Maintenance-Tips
Send us your Maintenance Tips and get a Diamond Toolbox Style Stainless Steel Coffee Mug or a Maintenance Tips hat if your tip gets published
You will also be entered into a drawing for a free pass to PdM-2007 – The Predictive Maintenance Technology Conference and Expo collocated with LubricationWorld, September 11-13 in Las Vegas. Drawing to be held on August 1 and winner announced on August 2.
June 21, 2007 Lubrication Tip
Using Field Data Collection to Enhance CMMS
Many times we find that the lubrication information in our computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is incomplete. It is a good idea to verify the data with a field data collection effort. It is useful to verify or identify the following:
• Equipment Name
• Equipment Number
• Type of Lubricant
(OEM recommendation)
• Correct amount
• Frequency for re-lubrication
• Oil Analysis candidate
Tip provided by Paul Defresne
Trico Corp
Tel: (414) 418-6992
http://www.tricocorp.com
Excerpted from “Sweat Equity” Uptime® Magazine – May 2007
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June 21, 2007 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Tip
Avoiding a disconnected Root Cause Analysis
When conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) be aware that after you have collected your preserve data you may have collected reports written by others who have investigated the same or similar failures in the past. You must treat the report as information that may provide some insight to possible hypotheses for your analysis. Hypotheses have to be verified as to whether or not it occurred and a report that was written in the past cannot be used in the analysis as a fact without re-verification. This RCA error trap can lead investigators to wrong conclusions in their completed analysis.
Tip provided by Mark Latino
Reliability Center Inc.
http://www.reliability.com
June 21, 2007 Change Management Tip
Eight elements are required for effective change in maintenance and reliability:
• Leadership – Direction and guidance for the organization
• Work Process – The method or process by which work is conducted
• Structure – The organizational framework supporting the process
• Group Learning – The ability of the organization to learn and adapt
• Technology – The software supporting the Reliability/Maintenance effort
• Communication – Dissemination of information
• Interrelationships – Effective and efficient working relationships
• Rewards – Reinforcement for performance (not always money)
Each of these elements are important for a successful change initiative on their own, but they are even more important when considered as a collective whole.
Tip excerpted from “You Say You Want An Evolution” by Steve Thomas, Uptime Magazine May 2007
