March 13, 2008
Motor Testing Tip
Whenever you think of further developing your predictive maintenance program, you are confronted to various options the market offers, not only in different companies but technologies.
The selection process of testing and tools should first face the technologies you utilize, and once you’ve decided this you should follow with the selection of the company that offers the best price/quality relation.
For this selection process of which test to execute it is useful to ask yourself “Which are the tests that the electric motor manufacturers utilized prior to selling me this motor?” and the answer to this question is relatively simple: Resistance to milliohms, HiPot and Surge. This can be verified by contacting WEG, SIEMENS, A.O. Smith, G.E., Emerson or any other manufacturers.
After determining the diverse testing these manufacturers, with years of experience, have developed. We are now able to know what we need to keep control of the quality of our windings.
Remember: HiPot and Surge
Tip provided by Baker Instrument Company
An SKF Company
Phone: (800) 752-8272 or (970) 282-1200
March 13, 2008
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March 13, 2008
Installing Infrared (IR) Windows Tip
As the Boy Scouts say: “Be Prepared” – Did you pack extra cutting tools?
Plant shutdowns are notoriously difficult to arrange, and every effort has to be made to maximize the amount of work that is achieved during this time, this is especially true when installing infrared windows.
Cutting tools, drill bits, files, even drills and hole saws may break or become dull during the installation. Ensure that you have an adequate supply of primary and replacement tools and supplies on hand—you won’t have time to run to a hardware store to purchase replacements.
Tip provided Martin Robinson
IRISS
Tel: +1 (941) 907-9128
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March 13, 2008
Predictive Maintenance Tip
The most common traps of Motor Current Signature Analysis can be categorized as inadequate personnel training, inconsistent Motor testing program documentation and deficiencies in the testing process.
All of these areas can contribute to the improper collection and/or interpretation of the data which results in incorrect maintenance. Not only will this waste time and money, but will tarnish the benefits and value of the technology.
Regardless of how the program will be resourced it is vital that internal written practices are developed outlining personnel qualifications and testing procedures. These will be framework for establishing how testing will be conducted and who will conduct the testing.
By following these guidelines, your program will avoid many of the common traps that can result in a false start of your motor testing implementation.
Better said: If you do MCA right, document the findings and are consistent, not only will you achieve a greater buy-in from the Maintenance Teams and Management, but you’ll show a Return On Investment that will go a long way to solidifying your PdM Program in the eyes of the folks watching the bottom line.
Tip provided by Allied Reliability
Tel: 843-414-5760
March 06, 2008
How to prevent equipment failure with SAP PM
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March 06, 2008
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March 06, 2008
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Tip
Grouping Failure Modes is a common mistake that often leads to missed Failure Modes and lost opportunities for improvement.
Evidence of Failure Mode grouping is a vibration analysis task that looks to detect the failure mode for “lack of lubrication.” Reliability Centered Maintenance requires discipline from your facilitators and team members the end result is a maintenance strategy that is designed for what could happen to your equipment. The true value of Reliability Centered Maintenance is only achieved through experience and discipline.
Tip provided by Doug Plucknette
RCM Discipline Leader
Allied Reliability, Inc.
Tel: 888-414-5760
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March 06, 2008
Motor Storage Tip
When storing large horsepower motors for long periods of time be sure to occasionally (at least once per month) rotate shaft by hand to prevent bearing damage from rotor weight.
Reader tip provided by Grant Broadwell
Technician
Freeport McMoRan
Morenci Arizona
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March 06, 2008
Vertical Shaft Alignment Tip
For shaft alignment in vertically mounted centrifugal pumps, it is important to ensure that the pump shaft is centered to its upper guide bushing prior to taking any shaft alignment measurements. Vertically mounted centrifugal pumps usually support the weight of the pump shaft from the thrust bearing of the motor. This type of design has the motor shaft coupled to the pump shaft by means of a rigid coupling. Because of this, it is necessary to disengage the coupling, allow the pump shaft to descend and then center the pump shaft to the upper guide bushing of the pump. This can be accomplished by using dial indicators, the coordinates of a laser alignment tool, proximity probes or a specially machined tapered sleeve to center the pump shaft to the bushing. Once this is accomplished, shaft alignment measurements can be taken. Bear in mind that only the motor shaft can be turned and not the pump shaft, so choose a shaft alignment system that will allow for uncoupled measurement under these conditions.
Tip provided by LUDECA, INC.
ALIGNMENT * VIBRATION * BALANCING
Tel: 305-591-8935
March 06, 2008
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