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(CM ) WHAT IS CONDITION MONITORING ?

Condition monitoring Condition monitoring (CM) is a maintenance approach that predicts machine health and safety through the combination of machine sensor data that measures vibration and other parameters integrated with software. This approach enables plant maintenance technicians to monitor the health of each individual piece of machinery. Whenever a change is detected in machine health, enabling your maintenance technicians to immediately assess the situation and determine if corrective action is required.   CONDITION MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES:         ADVANTAGES OF CONDITION MONITORING:   v    Avoid unplanned downtime v    Minimize downtime for repair / replacement v    Improved safety v    Reduce maintenance costs v    Reduce hidden costs   WHY CONDITION MONITORING IS ESSENTIAL:   In addition to the productivity of a plant, lifecycle costs are increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Increa...

Equipment Maintenance Strategy

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What  is the intent of a Maintenance Strategy ? The ensure assets in the organization are managed through a well-documented equipment strategy that takes into consideration various factors such as the recommendations provided by   ·           the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ·           the corporate risk standards, ·           the operating context, and ·           the user requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of the asset. The equipment strategy is carefully developed to ensure that the assets are effectively maintained and managed to maximize their performance, reliability, and longevity, while also minimizing the risks associated with their operation. The strategy is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that it remains relevant and effective over time, and any chan...