Maintworld Magazine 4/2023

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
leverages the power of artificial intelligence
(AI) and predictive analytics
to forecast corrosion rates and refine
maintenance schedules. Through the
seamless integration of a multitude
of sensors and cutting-edge technologies,
condition-based monitoring
programs continuously assess the
health of equipment, collect and process
data, and accurately detect any
anomalies. Advanced cathodic protection
systems, such as Impressed
Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP),
offer more precise control over corrosion
inhibition. This proactive
strategy not only minimizes downtime
but also optimizes maintenance
efforts, ensuring that resources are
deployed precisely when needed to
combat corrosion effectively.
Furthermore, a Corrosion Management
System (CMS) should be
incorporated into the corporate management
system. Effective integra-
tion of corrosion management within
an organization entails more than
just technology; it necessitates the
incorporation of corrosion decisions
and practices within the organization’s
management system. This
integration extends from specific
corrosion procedures to overarching
organizational policies and strategies,
encompassing all levels of the
management system.
To maximize the benefits of corrosion
management, it's crucial to articulate
traditional corrosion practices
within the language and context of
organizational policies, ensuring commitment
to the corrosion management
system across all organizational levels.
This approach aids in managing corrosion
processes throughout all stages
of asset integrity management, as depicted
in the subsequent figure.
Providing methods and solutions
on how to measure and improve the
quality of maintenance is a key consideration
for any maintenance organization.
While corrosion control presents
significant challenges and risks, proper
maintenance processes and procedures
can mitigate the detrimental effects.
Corrosion control aims at ensuring
the efficient operation and upkeep
of physical assets, be it a maintenance
facility, a commercial building, or a
fleet of vehicles. By adhering to maintenance
guidelines and referencing
international standards, any maintenance
organization can enhance the
safety, reliability, and longevity of their
cranes and heavy equipment.
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