Equipment Reliability
Equipment Reliability, a critical component of overall Production Reliability, refers to the capacity of your machinery and systems to operate efficiently, without succumbing to unexpected failures or prolonged downtime. The implications of Equipment Reliability extend far beyond the shop floor, directly influencing your ability to meet production targets and maintain stringent quality standards.
Equipment Reliability powered by PlantOS
PlantOS offers a one-stop real-time view of all critical, rotating, auxiliary, and static equipment and the process around them. Enabling easy identification of potential faults, assessing their severity, and providing actionable recommendations to optimize performance.
With Equipment Reliability Outcome Service, you gain a clear, real-time picture of your equipment’s condition, enabling you to make informed decisions and proactively manage your equipment.
Equipment Reliability Outcome Service illustrative flow.
At Infinite Uptime, we have developed a comprehensive framework to guide you on the path to achieving Equipment Reliability:
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA):
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI):
- Asset Management Strategy:
- CRITICAL & ROTATING EQUIPMENT
- Online Diagnostics and Recommendations: Our AI-powered system continuously monitors your critical and rotating equipment, providing real-time diagnostics and recommendations for optimal performance.
- Turbine and Turbo Machine Monitoring: PlantOS offers specialized monitoring capabilities for turbines and turbo machines, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
- Online Oil Analysis: We integrate online oil analysis to detect and prevent lubrication-related issues, extending the life of your equipment.
- AUXILIARY / STATIC EQUIPMENT
- Manual Periodic Diagnostics and Recommendations: PlantOS covers auxiliary and static equipment, providing periodic diagnostics and recommendations for comprehensive reliability.
- Thermography and Non-Destructive Testing: Our system incorporates thermography and non-destructive testing techniques to identify potential issues without disrupting your operations.
- Periodic Oil Analysis: Regular oil analysis helps optimize lubrication and prevent premature wear and tear of your equipment.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Defect Elimination: We conduct thorough RCFAs to identify the root causes of failures and implement proactive maintenance measures to eliminate defects.
- Lube Management: PlantOS helps you establish an effective lubrication management program, ensuring the right lubrication at the right time for your equipment.
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Our system integrates with your CMMS to streamline task and schedule management, ensuring efficient execution of maintenance activities.
- Re-FMEA and Re-scheduling: We continuously revisit and update FMEAs and maintenance schedules based on the latest data and insights, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
By prioritizing Equipment Reliability, you unlock a host of benefits i.e. reduced maintenance costs, increased operational efficiency, enhanced safety, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
