March 15, 2006
Motor Diagnostics and Motor Health Study
The MDMH Study was a joint effort of the www.reliabilityweb.com and www.maintenancebenchmarking.com websites of NetExpressUSA, Inc., SUCCESS by DESIGN Publishing (SBD) and BJM Corp. SBD performed the literature review and co-developed the questions with NetExpressUSA. NetExpressUSA provided the means to perform the motor owner survey online. NetExpressUSA and BJM Corp provided the email lists to prompt motor owners to perform the survey. SBD compiled the study and performed detailed analysis of the survey with overview from NetExpressUSA and BJM Corp. The survey respondents made up an exceptional 2% of the emailed requests. The literature review was a compilation of US Department of Energy, Academic and Utility research projects starting in 1995.
Purpose of the MDMH Study
The purpose of the study is to review electrical motor diagnostic technologies through history and maintenance/reliability surveys. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive overview which encompasses:
An understanding of motor management and motor diagnostic needs by industry at a global level.
An understanding of the perception of technology capabilities by reliability and maintenance.
An understanding of potential improvements to competitiveness of companies through the application of motor diagnostic technologies.
A roadmap for motor diagnostic companies and users alike.
Study Method
This study has been performed through a literature review, an industry survey and the development of a motor diagnostic and motor management roadmap.
The literature review covers studies performed by independent research, utility programs and the US Department of Energy’s Best Practices program. It encompasses electric motor reliability, maintenance, repair and energy related issues and opportunities. Details are covered chronologically to assist the reader in understanding the progression of the studies involved.
The industry survey was performed as a partnership between BJM Corp, SUCCESS by DESIGN Publishing and NetExpressUSA (ReliabilityWeb.com). It consisted of 24 key questions designed to provide insight into the respondents’ concepts and perceptions of motor diagnostics.
The third part is an industry roadmap for the implementation of electric motor system diagnostics covering the four points of the scope of this project.
You can download a free copy of this study by going to http://www.motordiagnostics.com/presentations.htm.
