Industry Pacesetters use real-time equipment data to prioritize and optimize their maintenance resources. The process is straightforward in concept: simply use real-time data to determine the equipment health, but only inform the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when maintenance is actually necessary. This article, contributed by Matrikon. discusses the practicalities of making this happen.
INTRODUCTION
Industry Pacesetters use real-time equipment data to prioritize and optimize their maintenance resources. The process is straightforward in concept: simply use real-time data to determine the equipment health, but only inform the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when maintenance is actually necessary. From there, the CMMS automatically produces the work-order and uses the workflow that is already familiar to all Maintenance personnel.
Pacesetters take two steps to achieve this goal.
First they acquire and store real-time process data from their Automation system (sometimes called SCADA or DCS). This automated data acquisition enables the Pacesetters to consistently have access to timely and accurate measurements. Second, the Pacesetters establish a Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) system that uses the stored data to determine equipment health. The CBM system makes intelligent decisions regarding Work-Orders, thus enabling Maintenance to focus on activities that have the most impact on their operation.
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