A maintenance strategy that monitors the actual condition of the asset.
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that monitors the actual condition of the asset to decide what maintenance needs to be done. CBM dictates that maintenance should only be performed when certain indicators show signs of decreasing performance or upcoming failure.
Machine condition monitoring is important because it provides information about the health of a machine. You can use this information to detect warning signs early and help your organization stop unscheduled outages, optimize machine performance, and reduce repair time and maintenance costs.
AMSS can setup and operate a CBM program for critical pieces of equipment or on a plant wide basis. Understanding both the failure modes of operating machinery and the fastest means to repair are essential to a good program. Using state of the art technology and inspection methods are brought to bear for determining best maintenance practices.
Vibration monitoring enables predictive maintenance and can be performed with real time analysis. With use of sensors on mechanical or electrical parts, the technician can effectively track malfunctions and potential failures. Monitoring temperature, oil cleanliness, and hydraulic pressures can also identify changes which may indicate an upcoming failure.
Monitoring and diagnosis of power and distribution transformers can extend their life and reduce costs. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) computing systems used to control electromechanical processes also serve as data acquisition and key trigger/alarms for maintenance efforts. SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition expertise is in short supply and an area where AMSS temporary staff or temporary to permanent staff solutions can help a company manage costs.