Name: Introduction to Condition Based Maintenance
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Introduction to Condition Based Maintenance

Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that involves monitoring the condition of equipment or assets in real-time or at regular intervals to make maintenance decisions. Instead of performing maintenance tasks on a fixed schedule (e.g., time-based maintenance) or waiting for equipment to fail (breakdown maintenance), CBM relies on data and information gathered from sensors, inspections, and other sources to determine when maintenance is needed.

The goal is to perform maintenance activities only when they are necessary, optimising asset reliability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.

Information & Course

Instructor

Scott Henderson

Scott started his reliability journey completing 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets (helicopters). Operating across the globe in various roles, reliability engineering and condition monitoring was key to operational effectiveness and safety.

After relocating to Australia and 6 years working for a variety of industries in reliability roles, Thermalign was born and has now celebrated 10 years of business. Scott believes in hands-on, real-world solutions, to real world problems. As a trainer he brings his wealth of knowledge to the classroom with a very personable approach. His extensive experience in the condition monitoring field across many industries, allows Scott the knowledge and true understanding that is the hallmark of an effective trainer. He continues to add to his credentials and training portfolio in many disciplines that he has been actively involved in for some time.

Course Description

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Course Summary

Monitoring
Continuous or periodic data collection and monitoring of equipment or asset conditions. This can involve various technologies such as sensors, vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, and more.

Data Analysis
The collected data is analysed to assess the current state of the equipment. Patterns, trends, and anomalies are identified to predict potential failures or deterioration.

Decision-Making
Maintenance decisions are based on the analysis of the equipment's condition. When a certain condition threshold or predefined criteria are met, maintenance activities, such as repairs or component replacements, are scheduled.‍

Predictive Maintenance
CBM can be used for predictive maintenance, where maintenance actions are scheduled just in time to prevent equipment failures, reducing downtime and costly repairs.

Cost Savings
CBM can result in cost savings compared to traditional preventive or reactive maintenance approaches. By addressing issues when they are detected, organizations can avoid unnecessary maintenance and extend the operational life of equipment.

Equipment Reliability
CBM helps improve equipment reliability and availability by proactively addressing potential problems.

Safety
CBM can enhance safety by reducing the likelihood of unexpected equipment failures, which can lead to accidents or injuries.

CBM is often employed in industries where equipment downtime can have significant financial and operational consequences. It requires a combination of technology, data analysis, and maintenance expertise to implement effectively.

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