January 30, 2008
Establishing a Competency Based Maintenance Training Program
MTrain-2008 Workshop
March 18-20
Las Vegas
This workshop will provide the basic building blocks for Organizational Competency, including:
• Step-by-step change management process towards Organizational Competency
• Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to translate the SMRP Body of Knowledge into Proficiency Reference Guides
• Methods of identifying proficiency levels for Job Families and/or Positions
• Individual competency assessment and review techniques and strategies
• Identifying critical skill gaps for your teams
• Creating individual and team development plans using training, OJT, and mentoring to close critical skill gaps
Plus 42 case studies, professional networking and more.
Register for a 3 day Pass and get an optional Bonus Workshop FREE!
Save $200 with Early Bird registration before February 1 and get 4 Star $70/night Hotel rooms while supply lasts.
We are so sure you find ways to make your maintenance and reliability training program work at this event that Reliabilityweb.com offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back.
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January 30, 2008
Tricks to Keep things Simple in Maintenance
by Steve Turner, OMCS
In the realm of maintenance analysis, we engineers seem to take great delight in turning something which is fundamentally simple into something that is very complex.
By doing this:
• We introduce numbers of assumptions of which many, may be (and often are) flawed.
• We purchase statistical software which takes the onus of analysis away from the very people who understand the plant (the operators and tradesmen) as these people are often not sufficiently computer literate to run the complex software and almost always not statistically competent. More…
January 30, 2008
Planning and (Re) Implementing An EAM System
EAM-2008 Workshop
March 18-20
Las Vegas
Enterprise Asset Management implementation is the holistic approach to managing the value of your assets through their lifecycle. Companies all over the world are realizing that EAM systems offer the most effective way to optimize equipment reliability, maximize profit and sharpen efficiency.
This workshop teaches an approach that manages all components (financial, operational, maintenance) that impact the life-cycle value of an asset and creates an effective standardized environment with far reaching benefits.
Register for a 3 day Pass and get an optional Bonus Workshop FREE!
Save $200 with Early Bird registration before February 1 and get 4 Star $70/night Hotel rooms while supply lasts.
We are so sure you find ways to make your maintenance and reliability software work at this event that Reliabilityweb.com offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back.
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January 30, 2008
Steam Trap Testing Sound Patterns
From a recent post at MaintenanceForums.com
I have been in search of a simple steam trap testing description for the 5 basic types of steam traps. All I want is as follows:
Example: Contact the downstream side of an inverted bucket steam trap and you should hear ____________ (hold/discharge, hissing, rattling, no sound etc...) if it is functioning properly.
Same for all other trap types.
Does anyone have a sound pattern description for each type of trap they can share?
January 30, 2008
Premature failure of self-aligning roller bearing
From a recent post at MaintenanceForums.com
Good Morning,
I am attaching pictures of a 22330 bearing (self-aligning double row) that ran for only three months. It is on the commutator end of a 1500hp motor. Prior to dismantle; my vibe data picked up BPFI and FTF faults, which were quite obvious once dismantled.
My question to those more experienced in Root Cause Analysis than myself: What do you think is the most probable cause?
I was leaning toward contamination (through the exit hole) of the lubrication. The pitting was only on the outboard side, and note the discoloration of the grease. However, notice the roller’s pattern...almost like it was a stationary fault. Any advice,input, or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
I have come across some literature that points to “axial compression” as being a possible cause
Thanks, Jeff
January 30, 2008
Bearing condition at your fingertips
Small and lightweight, Bearing Checker is a unique instrument designed for quick and easy condition monitoring for ball and roller bearings.
Maintenance technicians and mechanics can assess bearing condition and identify sources of potential machine problems without specialized training.
Bearing Checker provides your maintenance personnel with an easy-to-use, cost effective instrument for bearing monitoring.
January 30, 2008
Measuring Shock Pulse - another approach to Front Line Condition Monitoring
by Louis Morando, SPM Instrument Inc.
Downtime in a paper mill or any 24/7 facility is very expensive in maintenance costs, but even more so in the impact to profit because of production loss. In this article we will explain the Shock Pulse Method, why it’s a good choice for frontline vibration measurement and show the resulting savings that the Hallsta Mill in Sweden realized from utilizing it as the primary component of its Condition Based Maintenance Program.
January 30, 2008
Removing Barriers to Reliability
by N. Eric Matthews, P.E. Production Manager, Allen Steam Station, Duke Energy, and Arne Skaalure, Project Manager, RMG
Effective planning and scheduling are foundational elements for successful work management.
Well-defined and implemented planning and scheduling processes ensure that a plant’s most important work will be done safely, efficiently and at the right time. Duke Energy professionals work diligently at improving their Midwest and Carolinas fleet’s work processes through a Barrier Process.
Work exceeding Estimated vs. Actual Hours targets is flagged, categorized and documented by technicians in the CMMS. These exceptions are reviewed weekly at a Barrier Meeting and assigned to plant personnel responsible for removing identified barriers. Barriers such as incomplete planning, incorrect parts, poor communication or coordination, scope creep, etc., result in unsafe situations, a frustrated workforce, plus a 10 - 20% productivity loss.
With a clear focus on safety and asset reliability, Duke’s planning and scheduling processes are sustainable and continuously improving because the Barrier Process energizes the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for reliability. More…
January 23, 2008
RCM-2008 - EAM-2008 - MTrain-2008 Early Bird Discount Ends Feb 1
*Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers’ Forum
*Enterprise asset Management Summit
*Maintenance Training Conference
March 18-20
Las Vegas
FREE Bonus Workshop March 17
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• 42 Case study presentations
• 2 Outstanding Keynote presentations
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• Hot breakfast
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January 23, 2008
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