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Definition Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance methodology that uses information on the condition or health of the asset to determine what maintenance needs to be performed. By performing periodic or continuous asset monitoring and gathering real-time data from non-evasive measurements, visual inspections, performance data and tests, CBM dictates that maintenance should only be performed when one or more indicators show signs of deteriorating performance or imminent equipment fail. CBM can be performed on both mission critical and non-mission critical assets. Unlike planned scheduled maintenance (PM) where maintenance is performed based upon predefined scheduled intervals, with conditioning monitoring, maintenance is performed only when warranted by asset condition thus maximizing the time between maintenance actions . Goal The goal of CBM is to identify pending failure so proactive maintenance actions can be scheduled at a time when the maintenance action is most cost affective, before the asset fails in service or before the asset starts running below its optimum performance. Example Oil replacements in motor vehicles are based on the analysis performed by manufactures coupled with years of data and experience. However, this interval is based on an average or best guess rather than the actual condition of the engine oil. The idea behind CBM is to replace the oil only when it is needed. Value Prop CBM = cost savings + higher system reliability Condition Based Maintenance allows preventive and corrective actions to be scheduled at the optimal time thus reducing the total cost of ownership. Today, CBM methods are becoming more mature and inexpensive computing power to gather, analyze and store the data is making CBM more and more accessible. In particular, CBM is highly effective where safety and reliability is the paramount concern such as the aircraft industry, semiconductor manufacturing, Nuclear, Oil and Gas etc. Advantages of Condition Based Maintenance CBM is performed while the asset is operating thus minimizing disruption of normal operations Reduce asset failures cost effectively Improve equipment reliability Minimize unscheduled downtime due to catastrophic failure Minimize time spent on maintenance Minimize overtime costs by scheduling the activities

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Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that uses the actual condition of the asset to decide what maintenance needs to be done.For more see - http://www.maintenanceassistant.com/condition-based-maintenance/

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DefinitionCondition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance methodology that uses information on the condition or health of the asset to determine what maintenance needs to be performed. By performing periodic or continuous asset monitoring and gathering real-time data from non-evasive measurements, visual inspections, performance data and tests, CBM dictates that maintenance should only be performed when one or more indicators show signs of deteriorating performance or imminent equipment fail. CBM can be performed on both mission critical and non-mission critical assets. Unlike planned scheduled maintenance (PM) where maintenance is performed based upon predefined scheduled intervals, with conditioning monitoring, maintenance is performed only when warranted by asset condition thus maximizing the time between maintenance actions.

GoalThe goal of CBM is to identify pending failure so proactive maintenance actions can be scheduled at a time when the maintenance action is most cost affective, before the asset fails in service or before the asset starts running below its optimum performance.

ExampleOil replacements in motor vehicles are based on the analysis performed by manufactures coupled with years of data and experience. However, this interval is based on an average or best guess rather than the actual condition of the engine oil. The idea behind CBM is to replace the oil only when it is needed.

Value Prop

CBM = cost savings + higher system reliability

Condition Based Maintenance allows preventive and corrective actions to be scheduled at the optimal time thus reducing the total cost of ownership. Today, CBM methods are becoming more mature and inexpensive computing power to gather, analyze and store the data is making CBM more and more accessible. In particular, CBM is highly effective where safety and reliability is the paramount concern such as the aircraft industry, semiconductor manufacturing, Nuclear, Oil and Gas etc.

Advantages of Condition Based Maintenance CBM is performed while the asset is operating thus minimizing disruption of normal operations Reduce asset failures cost effectively Improve equipment reliability Minimize unscheduled downtime due to catastrophic failure Minimize time spent on maintenance Minimize overtime costs by scheduling the activities Minimize requirement for emergency spare parts Optimized maintenance intervals Improve worker safety Reduce the chances of collateral damage to the system

Disadvantages of Condition Based Maintenance Condition monitoring test equipment is expensive to install and databases cost money to analyse Cost to train staff – need knowledgeable experienced person to analyze the data and perform

the work Fatigue or uniform wear failures are not easily detected with CBM measurements Sensors may not survive in the environment May require asset modifications to retrofit the system with sensors Unpredictable maintenance periods

The 3 Phases of Condition Based Maintenance

1. Surveillance – monitoring the equipment condition to detect developing problems2. Diagnosis / prognosis – isolating the root cause of the issue and developing a corrective plan

based on priority, equipment condition and its remaining life3. Remedy – performing the corrective action

Types: Vibration analysis – rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, motors all exhibit a certain

degree of vibration. As they degrade, or fall out of alignment, the amount of vibration increases. Vibration sensors can be used to detect when this becomes excessive.

Infrared – IR cameras can be used to detect high temperature conditions in energized equipment.

Ultrasonic – Detection of deep subsurface defects such as boat hull corrosion Acoustic - Used to detect gas, liquid or vacuum leaks Oil analysis – measure the number and size of particles in a sample to determine asset wear Electrical – Motor current readings using clamp on ammeters Operational performance – sensors throughout a system to measure pressure, temperature, flow

etc

Data Collection

Data can be collected from the system by two different methods.

1. Spot readings can be performed at regular intervals using portable instruments2. Sensors and data acquisition equipment retro fitted to equipment or installed during

manufacture for continuous data collection

Critical systems that require considerable upfront capital investment, or that could affect the quality of the product that is produced, need up to the minute data collection. More expensive systems have built in intelligence to self-monitor in real time. For example, sensors throughout an aircraft monitor numerous systems while inflight and on the ground to help identify issues before they become life threatening. Typically, CBM is not used for non-critical systems and spot readings suffice.

Challenges

1. CBM requires an investment in measuring equipment and staff up skilling so the initial costs to introduce into an organization can be high.

2. CBM introduces new techniques to do maintenance, which can be difficult to implement due to resistance within an organization.

3. Older equipment can be difficult to retrofit with sensors and monitoring equipment, or can be difficult to access during production to spot measure.

4. With CBM in place, it still requires competence to turn performance information from a system into actionable proactive maintenance items.