Improve reliability with essential asset monitoring

摘要

"Reliability" in the control process industries can be defined as the ability of a system to perform and maintain its functions in routine circumstances, as well as in hostile or unexpected circumstances. Unexpected circumstances in an operating facility can easily lead to catastrophic events. Improvements in plant reliability reduce the risk and occurrence of these events and lower maintenance costs. Improving plant reliability means ensuring process equipment is properly maintained and available for continuous operation. According to Solomon Associates, a world-class performer is a company whose maintenance costs are below 1.4 percent plant replacement value, with mechanical availability greater than 96.7 percent. Becoming a world-class performer requires implementation of an effective asset management strategy.