SKF Reliability Systems - Library

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• The first case study was from John Schultz who was the international keynote speaker for the conference.
As a Reliability Engineer working for Eli Lilly in the US he managed the setup and operation of a CM program
that included Vibration Analysis. This program resulted in huge business benefits and turned the plant around
from a likely shutdown to being highly profitable. John showed that best practice monitoring technique
implementations can yield a Return on Investment (ROI) of more than 15 to 1. Technology Implementation
Management is an important competency for delivering business value.
• The second case study was Matthew Fallow’s presentation on the benefits delivered through use of Vibration
Analysis technology. An engineer from Arnott’s Biscuits in Sydney called in Matthew as a VA Specialist during
commissioning of a new biscuit production line. The problem was vibration in a new elevated floor structure
that supported the line and was severe enough to make future operation of the line difficult. Matthew’s solution
was simple, elegant and quickly implemented and it completely eliminated the vibration problem. Credit should
also be given the Arnott’s engineer who recognised that such a solution was possible and not ‘leaving the
problem’ for the project’s contractor to solve. This example shows how Technical Competency and Problem
Solving skills can deliver business value.
• The third case study was by Murray Fookes, a Condition Monitoring specialist from the NZ paper industry.
One of the most difficult questions in condition monitoring of an equipment fault is, “How long will it last?”.
The case study showed Murray’s deep knowledge and years of experience in the Failure Modes and Failure
Causes for equipment in his plant. His analysis showed how he was able to collect information from a range
of sources to confirm the failure cause, the likely deterioration rate and to predict a period of safe future
operation. The ability to do this with confidence is a skill worth $Millions to some businesses. This example
shows how the integration of both Equipment and Technical Knowledge can deliver business value.
The challenge for the Condition Monitoring Certification Board is to define how the ISO Condition Monitoring
system should operate to deliver maximum business gain. CM Technicians and Engineers need to be Certified
to a specific level of knowledge and capability to deliver the benefits that are required and expected by business.
The CMCB will also encourage broader acceptance of Condition Monitoring standards and better education of
management to achieve the gains.
Condition Monitoring Certification Board
Members
• Peter Todd, IMRt Facilitator, SIRF Roundtables,
• Ray Beebe, Senior Lecturer, Monash University,
• David Barnett, Board Member, AINDT,
• Bruce Evans, Reliability Engineer, CM, OneSteel,
• Stephen Roe, Executive Officer, AINDT,
• Jason Tranter, Director, Mobius Institute,
• Keith D’Cruz, Reliability Services Manager, ALS
Industrial Division
• Kelvin Wright, Director, Vitech Reliability,
• Subash Lallchand, Reliability Engineer Newmont,
• Ernst Krauss, Reliability Engineer Woodside
Energy,
• Craig Allan, President VANZ, NZ
• Max Wishaw, Condition Monitoring Specialist,
• Guy Salathiel, Principal Advisor – CM, Rio Tinto,
• Alex de Kiefte, CM Specialist, Bureau Veritas,
• Peter Kelly, Reliability Supt. BP Bulmer Island
Refinery,
• Corne Stander, Principal Advisor - CM, BHP Billiton
Iron Ore,
• Dr Nik Nikolovski, Hatch Operational Services, Global
Director, Hatch,
If you would like updates on the activities of the
CMCB or would like to contact the board please email
peter.todd@sirfrt.com.au
or dabarnett@ozemail.com.au .
Managing the Condition of Our Assets