Hello experts, I am seeking advice on implementing condition monitoring in my company, particularly in an oil and gas plant with a redundant system. I am facing resistance to change from my colleagues. Is it true that condition monitoring is not necessary for a redundant system? I have attached a file for reference. Your guidance on how to select the right maintenance tasks would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Hello Ahmad, it is important to clarify that redundancy is not simply a maintenance strategy, but rather an engineering and design strategy. I do not agree with the notion that "no condition monitoring is needed for redundant systems." The industry standard indicates that the decision to conduct condition monitoring should be based on the criticality of the equipment, regardless of whether it has redundancy. Your company should create a risk matrix, similar to the one shown in slide 5, to assess the consequence ranking and likelihood grouping of each equipment. By using this risk matrix, you can prioritize equipment by their level of risk, from highest (red) to lowest (green). Equipment with redundancy will generally have a lower probability of failure, leading to lower consequences. Therefore, equipment with lower risk may not require the same level of preventative maintenance as those at higher risk and can be managed through "breakdown" maintenance. Best regards, JVB - Chief Reliability Engineer.
Thank you Jeffery Babasoro for your prompt response. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
While it's true that redundancy inherently offers some measure of safety within systems, it's still important not to overlook the value of condition monitoring. Just because there's a backup in place doesn't mean you won't benefit from detecting issues early, especially in an environment as critical as an oil and gas plant where safety and operational efficiency are paramount. The ability to predict potential failures can not only save cost in the long run, but also prevent disastrous incidents. When selecting the right maintenance tasks, prioritize those which are critical for safety and operational efficiency, and consider factors such as the cost, downtime, and the severity of potential failures. Simply put, condition monitoring and preventive maintenance complement redundancy, they don't replace it.
It's common to encounter resistance when implementing new systems, so don't be disheartened! You're right to consider condition monitoring - it's still integral even in a redundant system. Redundancy is a fail-safe, but condition monitoring can help you identify issues before they become big problems, ultimately saving money and downtime in the long run. Be sure to highlight these potential benefits to your colleagues. Remember, choosing the right maintenance tasks often depends on the specific equipment, nature of your operations and past data regarding equipment performance and fault occurrence. Review the historical maintenance data, if available, to guide your decisions. Hope this helps!
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Answer: - Yes, condition monitoring is still important for a redundant system as it helps in detecting potential issues early and optimizing maintenance efforts.
Answer: - You can overcome resistance by educating colleagues on the benefits of condition monitoring, showcasing successful case studies, and involving them in the decision-making process.
Answer: - When selecting maintenance tasks, consider criticality of equipment, historical failure data, maintenance costs, and the impact of potential failures on production.
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