Introduction to cbm

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and

Condition Monitoring
CBM is about utilizing the condition monitoring technologies to predict the failure
pattern (s) of a machine.

CBM will not be scheduled based on the time.

CBM will allow the maintenance to be scheduled based on the condition of the
machine.
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Vision of CBM:
Attain meaningful set of maintenance schedules (Technical Basis of Maintenance
TBoM)

Attain improved operating performance

Ensure safety and environmental protection
Attain reduced maintenance costs
Attain comprehensive maintenance database (centralized)
Attain clearer view of resource requirements
Attain lasting benefits and can be applied across all or just selected machine
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Methodology of CBM:
The strategy of CBM uses a two level approach by overlaying techniques and
technologies on monitored components

Level One (Short term):

Identify and reduce machine failures across site
Use technologies to troubleshoot and examine poor performing assets
Energy usage examinations
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Methodology of CBM:
The strategy of CBM uses a two level approach by overlaying techniques and
technologies on monitored components

Level Two (Medium term to Long term):

Reduce maintenance exam tasks, extend maintenance exam and overhaul periodicities
(TBoM integration)

Use technologies to reduce maintenance costs

Effective utilization of work force
Increased knowledge of machine performance and condition
Feedback into TBoM

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Portable Vibration Analysis

What does it monitor?
Imbalance problems
Misalignment problems
Bearing problems
Electrical defects

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Portable Vibration Analysis

Where does it monitor?
Cranes
Air Compressor motors
Brake resistor/Traction cooling fans
Alternators
Turbocharger
Gearboxes
Electrical motors
Cooling system pumps
Lubrication oil system pumps
Fuel pumps
Diesel engine
Axle boxes

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Portable Ultrasonic Analysis

What does it monitor?
Air leak problems
Electrical problems
Mechanical problems

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Portable Ultrasonic Analysis

Where does it monitor? Leak detection in
Valves
Air supply lines
Brake resistor/Traction cooling fans
Flexible hoses
Pneumatic systems
Pressurized systems
Vacuum system problems
Compressor
Steam traps
Electrical Arcing detection
Mechanical Bearing defects, lack of lubrication and over lubricatoin
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Portable Thermography Analysis

What does it monitor?
Electrical problems
Mechanical problems
Pipework problems

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Portable Thermography Analysis

What kind of problems?
Electrical
High resistance connection
Corroded/hot connections
Earths returns higher loading
Relay problems
Internal fuse damage
Internal breaker fault
Cracking insulation
Overload or unbalanced load
Busbar faults
Couplings
Cooling jackets

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Oil and Grease Analysis

Three dimension analysis:
Wear Ferrous and Nonferrous
Contamination Dust, Water and Fuel
Chemistry Oil and Additive

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