Wash Plant Maintenance

摘要

The efficiency and availability of any wash plant will be affected by poor or non-existent maintenance practices. Maintenance programmes should be in place to cover safety, lubrication and wear parts. Different types of maintenance include preventative, reactionary and time based, although preventative maintenance is almost always the preferred method. The first, most basic part of any maintenance plan should be a thorough understanding of the equipment manuals; these are designed to ensure equipment longevity and efficiency. However, the number-one priority in any maintenance task is safety. Operators should review the conditions surrounding the maintenance task: What tools are required to complete the task? Which employees and how many are needed? Are they properly trained in the procedures? What communication is needed with other operators? Conditions such as time of day, weather, and the area around the piece of equipment can all affect a maintenance task and the safety of everyone involved.