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SEPTEMBER 2011 • VOL 24, NO 9 • www.MT-ONLINE.com

M A I N T E N A N C E

TECHNOLOGY

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Application Of Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness The case for translating inefficiencies into economic terms is an easy one to explain. ©DREEF — FOTOLIA.COM

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ENERGY MATTERS 20

Are You Wasting Money Fixing Compressed Air Leaks? If you think repairing leaks is the first step in controlling your air costs, think again. Ron Marshall, CET, CEM, and Bill Scales for The Compressed Air Challenge

THE RELIABILITY FILES 28

Harnessing The Power Of Smarter Meters To Do Lots More With Less

Get The Most Out Of Hydraulic Equipment In Wide-Operating-Temperature Applications

FLUID HANDLING CONCERNS 32

Protecting Pipelines In Crisis

Here are some tips for what to do before and after the ‘unexpected’ occurs. Carlos Lorusso, Tyco Flow Control

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Introducing Accountability Into A Maintenance Organization You can’t just assume when it comes to what’s being done. Raymond L. Atkins, Contributing Editor

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Uptime

Boiler House Rules

Technology Showcase

Solution Spotlight

Motor Decisions Matter

Marketplace

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September 2011 • Volume 24, No. 9

International Maintenance Excellence Conference October 5 to 7

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The Experts are in Toronto this Fall

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ROBERT “BOB” WILLIAMSON KENNETH E. BANNISTER RAYMOND L. ATKINS Contributing Editors

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The 2011 International Maintenance Excellence Conference IMEC October 5 to 7 in Toronto, Canada

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Expand your knowledge in unexpected ways by joining maintenance and asset-management professionals from around the world at the seventh-annual International Maintenance Excellence Conference. IMEC’s two days of keynote presentations and one day of in-depth workshops are presented with academic and industrial perspectives that deliver well-rounded interpretations of modern issues.

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Hosted by Dr. Andrew Jardine of the University of Toronto’s Centre for Maintenance Optimization & Reliability Engineering and co-produced with Maintenance Technology magazine, IMEC 2011 takes place at the University’s convenient, full-service conference venue located in the heart of beautiful downtown Toronto.

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MY TAKE

Jane Alexander, Editor-In-Chief

From Vision To ‘Touchdowns’

s anybody really listening up there? I’m talking about Washington, which keeps finding ways to ignore the haunting “jobs, jobs, jobs” refrain that millions of desperate Americans are tuned in to. (We should be ashamed that these numbers include countless returning military veterans who can’t find civilian work to support themselves and their families!) Despite gruesome unemployment stats reflecting immeasurable pain across the U.S., our wellpaid, well-insured politicians left us hanging in August. Rather than stay in D.C. and do their jobs— i.e., see to the needs of the nation, 24/7/365, if that’s what it takes—they chose to high-tail it out of town mid-month for more fund-raising and belly-aching. Can we expect anything different in September? I, too, am weary of “grown-ups” competing to see who can lift their legs the highest while a disheartened workforce twists in the wind. To paraphrase CBS’ Bob Schieffer in his closing Face The Nation commentary on September 4, “Were these people [our elected officials] ever on a team?” Thank goodness some outside Washington do know what teamwork is all about—and are using their know-how to help improve things for others. I recently met one of these fighting hearts at Chicago’s Soldier Field: the great Richard L. Dent, who spoke at an event hosted by eSightenergy (www.esightenergy.com). Yes, THAT Richard Dent…the former Chicago Bears defensive end and Super Bowl XX MVP who has just been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2011. These days, Dent serves as CEO of RLD Resources (energy and telecommunications consulting). He also oversees the “Make A Dent Foundation,” which he established 14 years ago “to discover and advance innovative and effective ways of helping people help themselves and lead productive and prosperous lives.” One way it’s doing this is with the Great Lakes Center for Energy Smart Communities (GLC) that’s being set up in Park Forest, IL. As I understand it, the GLC will be the first organization of its kind to focus on developing and delivering comprehensive community-based practical energy-efficiency solutions, training and outreach by leveraging a broad range of new technologies. A project of the center’s core tenant is a case in point: The U.S. Department of Energy will be developing an advanced single-stage lithium bromide absorption chiller module utilizing low-temperature waste heat from natural gas engines. The desired outcome is efficient, secure combined power and cooling for distributed datacenters. (Private-sector partners in this demonstration project include GE, HP and Carrier, among others.) You’ll hear more from us in the future about the GLC. What’s important to this discussion is the fact that one of the center’s key goals involves providing vocational training and placement services related to energy-technology jobs—with an emphasis on returning veterans and secondary students. Given its focus on technical-skills training, certification and accreditation (including that around some very mission-critical equipment), the GLC seems to have compiled an effective playbook for battling two dilemmas: a lack of jobs and the still-growing skilled-trades crisis. I wonder how many similar efforts are going on elsewhere? If you know of any, do tell. In the meantime, congratulations to Richard Dent and his team for working to turn a winning vision into “touchdowns” for others! jalexander@atpnetwork.com

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Should We Be Concerned? “We’re buying spare parts from a new supplier who has offered us an amazing discount. They appear to be genuine machine parts, but we’re not sure how that’s possible at these prices? Should we be concerned?” “Our new equipment has shown increasing failure rates of basic parts: roller chains, bearings and seals. We have not changed our maintenance practices one bit. But the failures have increased. Should we be concerned?” Absolutely, positively, without a doubt, 100% YES! You should be very concerned…and for good reason! Today’s global economy coupled with a lingering/ growing/lingering recession and the hunger for money has led to an explosion of scams and counterfeit, fake, pirated, bogus and sub-standard industrial parts. Manufacturers, trade associations, governmental units and law-enforcement agencies have been taking steps to stem the frightening flow of these products into the global and U.S. supply chains. In March 2008, Boeing engineers presented a technical paper entitled “The Counterfeit Parts & Materials Challenge” that stated: “Nearly anything can be counterfeited. Parts such as bolts, nuts, rivets and fluid fittings are all components that can easily be replicated and sold. But the list doesn’t end there. Electronic components, such as capacitors, resistors and integrated circuits, as well as materials like titanium and composite chemicals, are also commonly counterfeited. . . Counterfeit parts are usually half or less of the street price for genuine goods.” Analysts have estimated that counterfeiting costs U.S. companies over $250 billion annually ($600 billion worldwide). Over 750,000 jobs may be lost because of the fake, bogus, counterfeit and smuggled products entering our marketplace. And the problem is forecast to grow even larger. U.S. government takes action Counterfeit parts certainly cost American jobs— and could even cost American lives. For example: n The U. S. Department of Commerce has estimated that our automobile industry could employ 210,000 8|

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new workers if the influx of counterfeit products could be eliminated. n In a January 2010 report, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Technology Evaluation noted that troubling amounts of counterfeit electronics are already present within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain. In June 2011, the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center launched “Operation Chain Reaction,” a comprehensive initiative targeting counterfeit items entering the supply chains of DOD and other U.S. government agencies. “Counterfeit and pirated goods present a triple threat to America,” observed John Morton, the director of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). “They rob Americans of jobs and their innovative ideas; fuel organized crime; and create a serious public safety risk. Counterfeiting has evolved to such a great extent that intellectual property thieves will sell just about anything that will make them a buck, with no regard for integrity of the federal supply chain or the safety of our war fighters. Anytime you purchase a knock off or pirated product, it’s a virtual certainty the quality and reliability will be inferior to the genuine article.” (See Sidebar, pg. 9). China strikes again In case you didn’t know it, there’s a very healthy global underground market for industrial bearings, seals, roller chains, electronics parts, computer hardware and other assorted equipment parts. One of the most distressing problems is associated with bearings. These mission-critical items are an enormous business in China—netting nearly $4.3 billion in sales. Bearings are an essential component in almost any machine or appliance with moving parts. More and more consumer products, ranging from washing machines to cooling fans and from automobiles to motorcycles, are being manufactured in China. The explosive rise in sales of low-cost cars in China is creating a huge opportunity in bearings for both the OEM and the automotive after-market. All in all, the demand for bearings produced by local Chinese suppliers has skyrocketed. SEPTEMBER 2011

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Buyers beware. Counterfeit parts are a big, ugly business. They cost American jobs and can even cost American lives. Although no specific type of bearing has been targeted by counterfeiters, according to Derwyn Roberts, the general manager of SKF’s Automotive Division in China, the automotive after-market is one area of growing concern: The bearings typically used in many automotive applications tend to be small. They require less technical capability to produce and therefore are among the easiest to copy. And while problems with counterfeits are not unheard of in the OEM market, the big rise in recent years of so-called “backstreet” after-market sales operations have helped the fakes to flourish. The increasing wave of fake after-market bearings in China has created a major headache for legitimate and respected international bearing makers who say that it’s often quite difficult to distinguish the fakes from the real thing. Counterfeiters are becoming real good at reproducing the original markings and packaging—in some instances they’re getting almost too good.

n Old bearings are cleaned, polished and supplied without the buyer being informed of how old they are.

How it works Illegal bearing manufacturers employ devious techniques to fool end-users and OEMs. Some of these include:

Bearing manufacturers unite in the ﬁght

n New low-quality bearings are re-labeled with false brand markings and put into imitation packaging that appears identical to the real thing.

To raise awareness about counterfeiting, the WBA, formed in 2006, has launched a campaign to spread the word about potential safety hazards arising from counterfeit bearings. Consumers can learn more about the counterfeiting of bearings and what is being done to combat it at www.stopfakebearings.com.

n Bearings are remanufactured and then sold with no indication that they have been remanufactured.

n Genuine bearings are removed from their packaging and replaced with look-alike fakes. The originals are then sold new in plastic bags. Counterfeiters will make unmarked bearings by the thousands in a variety of popular sizes and then laser etch part numbers in the bearings that look just like OEM part numbers—sometimes even better. While the fake bearings may look exactly like the OEM’s in many ways, their service life will be very short. That’s because their tolerances, metallurgy, heat-treating and quality is NOT right. Buyers beware! Premature bearing failures don’t just damage equipment and processes, they can cause injury or death.

World Bearing Association (WBA)…

ANSI Speaks To The Counterfeiting Crisis To read more about those quality and reliability issues ICE Director Morton was referring to, you may want to check in with the American National Standards Institute (www.ANSI.org). The organization has published a free 29-page report: “Best Practices in the Fight against Global Counterfeiting: An Action Guide to Strengthen Cooperation and Collaboration across Industry Sectors and among Global Supply Chains.” This comprehensive document is the product of a 2010 ANSI conference and workshops on anti-counterfeiting. It includes insights from industry representatives and professionals from trade organizations and associations, academia, consumer groups, law enforcement and government agencies. For more info, enter 01 at www.MT-freeinfo.com

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As maintenance and reliability professionals, we can help stop the ﬂow of counterfeit parts into our supply chain. Be vigilant. Carefully inspect suspicious parts and packaging. Report any unusual ﬁndings to your suppliers. American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)… In July 2011, ABMA presented a webinar series on counterfeiting and the impact of counterfeit bearings on the global supply chain as part of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA). This outreach is part of comprehensive effort by ABMA to ensure the bearing supply chain is aware of the issues and activity around counterfeit bearings, leading to successful partnerships and enhanced enforcement. The Timken Company…

SKF Group… To further help customers avoid being duped, SKF offers a six-page tip sheet on how to detect fake bearings. It’s entitled “Where are your bearings coming from – Get the facts about the growing problem of counterfeiting.” Let’s end this ugly story Think about it: The making, selling, transporting and distribution of trademarked counterfeit goods is punishable under U.S. law with fines as high as $15 million and up to 20 years imprisonment. Counterfeit parts can cause severe injury and death. They can lead to job loss, legitimate profit loss, tax losses, increased lawsuits and everhigher product-liability insurance rates. Just as disgusting is the fact that they’re frequently produced under dirty, substandard conditions that pose great health and safety risks for the workers—which can include children. Proceeds from this type of counterfeiting can often be traced to drugs and arms trafficking, violent crime and smuggling operations. So, you tell me: Should we be concerned? Without any doubt, YES! As maintenance and reliability professionals, it’s our job to help stop the flow of counterfeit parts! Be vigilant. Carefully inspect suspicious components and packaging. Report any unusual findings to your suppliers. And don’t be afraid to just say “NO,” to anything that you know or sense to be or to involve fake parts, no matter how attractive the price may seem. MT RobertMW2@cs.com For more info, enter 02 at www.MT-freeinfo.com

In a November 2010 news release on behalf of the WBA, Timken noted that in the previous two decades counterfeiting in general had grown by 10,000% globally. “While there has been much reporting about consumers being taken advantage of by counterfeits in music, film, home electronics and designer clothing, a far greater risk lies in industrial counterfeiting of items such as tires, seals and bearings. All these products are safety-critical and fake versions pose a real threat.” NSK Ltd… A December 2010 press release quoted NSK’s president and CEO Norio Otsuka: “Bearings support our daily life, although we cannot see them. If counterfeit bearings find their way into our customers’ products, it will not only afflict the product reliability, but it may also damage the safety of our customers’ products. In order to keep our commitment to our customers all over the world to guarantee their safety and security, NSK participates actively in the WBA campaign to stop product counterfeiting.” 10 |

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References National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center: www.IPRCenter.gov ANSI: www.ansi.org World Bearing Association (WBA): www.stopfakebearings.com American Bearing Manufacturers Association: http://www.americanbearings.org WBA free Website banners: http://www.stopfakebearings.com/#/banners Anti-Counterfeiting Training: www.americanbearings.org SKF: www.skf.com/ﬁles/891104.pdf Timken: www.timken.com (“Launches Awareness Campaign Against Product Counterfeiting”) NSK: http://www.nsk.com/company/presslounge/news/2010/ press101208.html SEPTEMBER 2011

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DON’T PROCRASTINATE…INNOVATE!

Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor

Outside The Box: Tuning Up Your Maintenance Management System Asked if you were happy with the current setup of your asset management software, what would you say? If you answered no—and that you would relish the chance to do it all over again— you would be one of many (i.e., countless) disenchanted CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), AMS (Asset Management System) and EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) users out there. Even after 25 years of these systems being implemented and upgraded across industry, many of them still run only as a work-order system. They can’t—under their current setup—produce actual management information. Therein lies the quandary: ALL maintenance software packages employ the word “management” in their product descriptions. ALL are capable of becoming excellent management tools, providing they are deployed with that function in mind. This includes the system you’re using today! The most common complaint I receive about maintenance software is the inability to easily retrieve usable reports (even though a lot of resource time is spent diligently entering data from the work order into the system). Data only becomes information when it can be used to make a validated management decision. Once the system is set up to filter data into meaningful reports that can be trusted to make management decisions about planning, scheduling, performance, failure analysis, etc., can the system truly be a “management system.” Otherwise, it’s purely a work-order tool that collects what I characterize as MUD: “Meaningless Unrelated Data that only serves to chock up hard-drive space.” Once we understand the difference between a work-order system and a true management system, we’re ready to tune up our chosen software package and unleash its real horsepower. To do this, we must step “outside the box” and take an innovative approach to setting up the system.

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An innovative approach to unleashing the power of your software When purchasing a vehicle, most people already understand how they want to use it and have developed basic expectation or deliverable standards for that use. Virtually every person who buys a car or truck will have his/her driver’s license and be able to demonstrate basic driving skills. Those wishing to step up their vehicle’s performance and tap into its true potential, however, will require additional tuning and operating skills, along with exact specification knowledge of what they expect from their new ride. Similarly, many industrial software users have already learned basic “driving” skills and would like their “vehicle” to perform better, but have yet to attain the knowledge to develop a new vehicle performance specification or tune the system. Again, like a car or truck, maintenance software has tuning potential built into its motor and can be rebuilt to a higher level of specification or upgraded to a different model should the original manufacturer or vendor no longer support the vehicle. Either way—setting up a new system or re-implementing an existing system to provide true management information—will require you to implement it backwards following seven simple steps: Step #1: Establishing the need (MOER®) In the last “Don’t Procrastinate…Innovate” installment, “The Three Orders Of Innovation” (pgs. 12-13, Maintenance Technology, July 2011), we reviewed, in the 1st Order, the concept of “establishing the need.” Performing an MOER (Maintenance Operation and Effectiveness Review) will deliver a quantified current state of maintenance and a defined future state of maintenance complete with a gap analysis and MAP (Management Action Plan) to close that gap utilizing your maintenance management system (MMS).

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Once we understand the difference between a work-order system and a true maintenance management system, we’re ready to tune up our chosen software package and unleash its real horsepower. Step #2: Establishing workflow improvement The MOER will also review current workflow and map out the current “communication touch points” of document, data and knowledge transfer between the maintenance department and all of its partners. This mapping will identify duplication and redundancy of workflow so that new value-based flows can be established using the MMS as the main communication instrument. Step #3: Establishing goals and performance measurements Establishing departmental goals is usually based on performance and service level improvement requirements that are achievable, tangible and measurable. These goals are future requirements that must also be designed to match corporate goals—this will assist with any ROI-justification requirements later. Step #4: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) Performance indicators provide management with tangible information that defines and trends how assets, resources and work management are doing. These will allow analysis of the following: n Asset-performance analysis (availability, downtime, OEE [overall equipment effectiveness]) n Asset-failure analysis (reliability, MTBF [mean time between failure], failure type) n Workflow analysis (MTTR [mean time to repair])

Step #5: Building reports By now, we know what we need to measure to move the maintenance improvement program forward. At this point, we review the matching established KPI formulae to determine what reports the MMS must deliver immediately and configure the system to provide them as standard reports. Step #6: Building data tables and registers Here we’re building sort filters that add immediate value to the maintenance program—i.e., turning data into true management information. These data registers must conform to the report requirements established in Step #5 and are used in designing the work-order layout and minimum information requirements to close out the work order and ensure the right data is always collected for every job. Step #7: Building the asset structure The asset structure is the parent/child relationship setup that allows us to close the work order at the correct level and “roll up” costs to suit different management reporting needs, as well as act as a management information filter. Once you’ve made it through Steps #1-7, your MMS is ready to launch and populate with asset and work-plan information migrated over from the legacy system. The next installment of this column (coming in the November issue) will show why this is a crucial phase in successfully firing up your “tuned-up” system—and how innovative thinking can save huge amounts of time and effort and ensure the soundness of whatever MMS tool you’re using. MT

n Planning/scheduling analysis (variance, completion, effectiveness)

Ken Bannister is author of Lubrication for Industry and the Lubrication section of the 28th edition Machinery’s Handbook. He’s also a contributing editor for MT’s sister publication, Lubrication Management & Technology. Email: kbannister@engtechindustries.com

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Application Of Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness ...Shedding light on a new metric

The case for translating inefficiencies into economic terms is an easy one to explain. Such a metric can be a powerful tool in helping organizations make better decisions on where to invest efforts and resources. Aitor Goti, Gorka Unzueta, Irati Salaberria and Iñaki Badiola Mondragon University (Spain)

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eaders of this magazine are no doubt familiar with the concept of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). As first proposed by Nakajima in 1988, this metric sorts inefficiencies of equipment into productivity losses (Fig. 1). In his original methodology, Nakajima classified the inefficiencies into three main groups and six big losses:

■ Equipment failure/breakdown losses (a) and setup/adjustment time losses (b) are categorized as inefficiencies that reduce Availability. ■ Reduced speed losses (c) and idling and minor stop losses (d) are considered as wastes that reduce Performance Rate. ■ Quality losses (e) and reduced yield occurring during the early stages of a manufacturing process (f) are identified as wastes that reduce product Quality. SEPTEMBER 2011

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Loading Time Availability Losses

Operating Time Performance Losses

Net Operating Time

Equipment failure/breakdown

Set up/adjustment

Reduced speed losses

Idling and minor stop losses

Fig. 1. Original OEE and the “six big losses” (adapted from Nakajima, 1988)

Defective

Availability = Operating Time / Loading Time Performance Rate = Net Operating Time / Operating Time Quality = Valuable Operating Time / Net Operating Time OEE = Availability X Performance Rate X Quality

Quality Losses

Reduced yield

Valuable Operating Time

Thus, OEE is traditionally measured in the following terms:

OEE = Availability x Performance Rate x Quality As shown in Fig. 1, OEE takes loading time as a measurement basis. This loading time—something that a productive plant is determined to achieve—can be defined as the total length of the shift after any deductions for planned downtime. Planned downtime can typically include the following activities: waiting due to completion of current orders; operator breaks; planned maintenance activities, equipment trials and process improvement activities; machine cleaning and general operator maintenance; and operator training. Once the loading time is calculated, operating time can be evaluated by excluding the time losses due to equipment failures (a) and setup and adjustment (b) from the loading time. The net operating time is determined by excluding the time losses owing to reduced speed (c) and idling and minor stoppages (d) from the operating time. Finally, valuable operating time is obtained by reducing the time losses due to defects in process (e) and reduced yield (f) from the net operating time. Limitations of OEE’s original methodology It is worth noting that OEE is not usually implemented as it was first defined. Accordingly, when used as classification criteria, the typical “six big losses” are transformed into the inefficiency types illustrated in Fig. 2. This example comes from Kide S. Coop. (“Kide”), a Spanish manufacturer of industrial cold rooms, doors and cooling equipment. The application involves a 12-meter press where panels used in a final product are injected. (Kide began calculating OEE of this process in January 2010. ) SEPTEMBER 2011

0% 2% 0% 5% 3% 19%

Quality Changeovers Reduced yield due to the initiation of production Complex assembly Breakdown

71%

Influence of the surrounding elements Speed loss

Where in this case:

Changeovers and Breakdowns correspond to Unavailability losses; Complex assembly, Speed loss and Influence of the surrounding elements represent Reduced Production Speed; and finally, the term 'Quality' comprises Quality losses and Reduced yields due to the initiation of production. Fig. 2. OEE of the 12-meter press application at Kide S. Coop.

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Nakajima's original OEE methodology monitors equipment inefficiencies, but doesn't establish costs associated with them.

■ It does not consider time for preventive maintenance and scheduled downtime. ■ It focuses on a machine, but not on a system. ■ It does not express inefficiencies in economic terms. The evolution of OEE In light of inherent limitations to the original OEE approach, different versions of the methodology have been developed over time—each one adapted to a specific management requirement. Some evolutions have been oriented to measure equipment’s effectiveness based on whole calendar time. Others have sought to measure the overall effectiveness of a plant as opposed to that of its equipment. There also have been several proposed evolutions that quantify inefficiencies from an economic point of view. As the title of this article makes clear, the focus here is on an OEE evolution known as Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness (MBOEE). Although it was developed by Juric, Sánchez and Goti, in 2006 the concept was initially presented by Goti, Sánchez and Fernández Pérez in 2005. By the time the technical paper on which this magazine article is based was submitted, the referenced MBOEE metric had been implemented in three manufacturing operations. The remainder of this article discusses the results of its application, compared with the use of original OEE methodology (as proposed by Nakajima). Determining the true value of MBOEE OEE monitors inefficiencies, but how much do these inefficiencies cost? The MBOEE model establishes some ratios that answer this question. To do so, it reclassifies OEE’s six big losses into the following three types: 1. Losses related to stopped equipment. 2. Losses related to equipment operating slower than its nominal production speed. 3. Losses related to the manufacture of defective products. Table I reflects the relationship between OEE’s six big losses and MBOEE’s three loss types. Table I. Relationship Between OEE’s Inefficiency Types & Those of MBOEE

Equipment failure/breakdown losses Set up/adjustment time losses

Inefficiencies related to the shutdown of the equipment

Idling and minor stop losses Reduced speed losses

Inefficiencies related to the reduced ● production speed of the equipment

Quality losses Reduced yield

Inefficiencies related to quality losses

As illustrated in Fig. 3, the main costs for each inefficiency type associated with the studied equipment—i.e., unavailability, bad performance and non-quality costs and sales of poor-quality products—must all be considered in calculating this economic-based version of OEE. 16 |

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Sales related to products elaborated in the analyzed equipment Non-Quality costs

Bad Performance costs

Unavailability costs

Unavailability costs % = Unavailability costs / Sales related to products elaborated in the analyzed equipment Bad Performance costs % = Bad Performance costs / Sales related to products elaborated in the analyzed equipment Non-Quality costs % = Non-Quality costs / Sales related to products elaborated in the analyzed equipment MBOEE = Unavailability costs % + Bad Performance costs % + Non-Quality costs % Fig. 3. MBOEE visualization and calculation

Thus, the MBOEE is defined as:

in two ways. On one hand, an inefficiency value reduction will be directly related to an inefficiency cost reduction. Conversely, an inefficiency value reduction will also improve the sales of the company (assuming that the market is not the bottleneck), because the efficiency improvement will be reflected in an availability increase.

This allows comparison of the cost of each group of inefficiencies with sales generated by each product type (or reference). The lower the MBOEE achieved, the better. It is also worth studying the effect of an inefficiency value improvement in the MBOEE—the ratio of which will be sensitive to every inefficiency value reduction (or increment)

Real-world application… As discussed, MBOEE was implemented as a way to manage inefficiencies in three companies. All part of the Mondragon Corporation (www.mondragon-corporation.com) business group, they include:

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MBOEE lets a manufacturer compare the cost of each group of inefficiencies with the sales generated by each product type.

1. A manufacturing facility that produces plastic components for the automotive industry. 2. Fagor Electrodomésticos S. Coop. that manufactures home appliances. 3. Kide S. Coop., the previously referenced manufacturer of industrial cold rooms, doors and cooling equipment. As in Fig. 2, the following figures come from Kide’s implementation. For comparison purposes, Kide chose to implement both OEE and MBOEE. Figures 4, 5 and 6 show the original OEE and the MBOEE evolution (also broken down into percentages of Unavailability, Bad Performance and Non-Quality costs). Availability, Performance and Quality % Evolution

March

April

May

June

Quality Performance Availability

January

February

Fig. 4. Original OEE applied to Kide’s 12-meter press application 4.00% 3.50% 3.00% 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00%

MBOEE 2.94%

3.63%

May

June

2.24%

1.85%

1.64%

January

February

1.42%

March

April

Fig. 5. MBOEE applied to Kide’s 12-meter press application Sales % wasted due to each inefficiency group 4.00% 3.50% 3.00% 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00%

1.74% 1.17% 0.81% 1.16%

0.40%

0.17% 0.50%

0.20% 0.39%

0.27% 0.42%

1.03%

0.87%

0.83%

January

February

March

Non Quality

April

Bad Performance

0.49%

0.43%

1.28%

1.45%

May

June

Unavailability

Fig. 6. MBOEE of Kide’s 12-meter press application broken down into Unavailability, Bad Performance and Non-Quality costs

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MBOEE has proven in real-world operations to be a simple, yet powerful tool for monitoring costs of inefficiencies and generating valuable prioritization insight. MBOEE, as shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6, offers information about money the equipment is losing due to each inefficiency group. This information allows managers to focus on improvement initiatives related to the most expensive inefficiency types. Regarding the comparison between Nakajima’s OEE model and the economic version proposed in this article, the original OEE methodology identifies unavailability as the principal inefficiency group. MBOEE points to the quality-cost group as the most important—and goes beyond mere productivity considerations to support effective decisionmaking based on economic justification. Conclusions The evaluation of equipment effectiveness is one of the most interesting topics for plant managers in that it identifies the inefficiencies determining where to focus improvement actions. This effectiveness is typically measured by using Nakajima’s original OEE methodologies, which allows the combining of operation, maintenance and management of manufacturing equipment and resources. The OEE evolution presented in this article—that of Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness—has proven to be a straightforward way of gaining useful managementoriented plant information. Showing how much each type of equipment inefficiency costs, this means of comparative measurement offers a simple, yet powerful tool for monitoring the costs of inefficiencies and generating valuable prioritization insight. One last observation: The larger the company, the harder it is to obtain information. It has been much easier to manage data in Kide’s operations (a small production operation) than in the automotive-components manufacturing plant (a 700-employee facility) and the Fagor operations (with almost 4000 employees). MT Acknowledgement This research initiative was supported under the project "IMBOEE: Development and application of a Continuous Improvement program based on the Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness,” funded by the Department of Education of the Basque Government (UE09+/122 code). References 1. Dal, B., Tugwell, P., and Greatbanks, R., 2000, "Overall equipment effectiveness as a measure of operational SEPTEMBER 2011

improvement—A practical analysis," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, vol. 20, no. 12, pgs. 1488-1502. 2. Goti, A., Sánchez, A., and Fernández Pérez, A. J., 2005, "Operators empowerment by using money based overall equipment effectiveness," IADAT Journal on Advanced Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, pgs. 209-210. 3. Jeong, K., and Phillips, D. T., 2001, "Operational efficiency and effectiveness measurement," International Journal of Operations & Production Management, vol. 21, no. 11, pgs. 1404-1416. 4. Juric, Z., Sánchez, A., and Goti, A., 2006, "Money Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Inefficiencies translation into economic terms in a lean environment, "Special Report on Maintenance and Reliability," Hydrocarbon Processing, vol. 85, no. 5, pgs. 43-46. 5. Kenyon, G., Canel, C., and Neureuther, B. D., 2005, "The impact of lot-sizing on net profits and cycle times in the n-job, m-machine job shop with both discrete and batch processing," International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 97, no. 3, pgs. 263-278. 6. Kwon, O., and Lee, H., 2004, "Calculation methodology for contributive managerial effect by OEE as a result of TPM activities," Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, vol. 10, no. 4, pgs. 263-272. 7. Nakajima, S., 1988, Introduction to TPM, Productivity Press, Cambridge, MA. 8. Oechsner, R., Pfeffer, M., Pfitzner, L., Binder, H., Müller, E., and Vonderstrass, T., 2003, "From overall equipment efficiency (OEE) to overall Fab effectiveness (OFE)," Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol. 5, pgs. 333-339. 9. SEMI. SEMI E79-1106, Specification for definition and measurement of equipment productivity. 2006. Mountain View CA, Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International. At the time the technical paper on which this article is based was written, all four authors were researchers in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Department of Spain’s Mondragon University. Since that time, lead author Aitor Goti has left his position at the university to become operations manager of the Natra group (www.natra.es), a leader in the production and commercialization of cocoa derivatives and chocolates. For more information on the MBOEE methodology discussed in this article, email Dr. Goti at: aitor.goti@natra.es. MT-ONLINE.COM | 19

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Are You Wasting Money Fixing Compressed Air Leaks? If you think finding and repairing leaks is the first step in controlling your compressed air costs, think again. Ron Marshall, CET, CEM, and Bill Scales for The Compressed Air Challenge

uch has been written about the significant cost of supplying air leaksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an inevitable part of any compressed air system. Most owners and operators are usually unaware that without a carefully designed and well-maintained compressor control strategy, a leak-repair program may not maximize their savings.

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MYTH: Compressed air is free. FACT: Compressed air is usually your most expensive utility. It takes 8 hp of electricity to produce 1 hp worth of work with compressed air.

MYTH: Leaks don’t really amount to much. FACT: In many plants, compressed air leaks may represent the single largest consumption. Plants with no effective compressed air leak management program lose, on average, 30% to 50% of their compressed air production to leaks.

MYTH: The system may be leaking some air, but it doesn’t cost much. FACT: An air system with 200 hp of air compressor power typically has the equivalent of about 60 hp in leaks. At $.10 per kWh, this costs over $44,000/year in wasted electrical energy.

MYTH: Fixing leaks does not save money. FACT: Upper management doesn’t always recognize the true cost of not repairing air leaks. Knowing the high cost of compressed air, why wouldn’t every facility with a compressed air piping system implement continuous leak identification and repair program? Here’s one reason why…

A recent meeting was held with the CEO and CFO of a large multi-plant facility to discuss a continuing corporate compressed air support program. The CFO was adamant about not wanting to discuss a leak repair program. The reason for the CFO’s reluctance: 15 years before, he had come away from a workshop on the cost of compressed air, eager to support the repair of all air leaks in his plants. He hired an outside contractor who identified 3600 cfm of leaks in a 7500 cfm system—leaks with a value of 675 kW. At the power rate of $.085 kWh, this type of leakage represented a potential cost savings of $500,000/year or $40,000+ per month. In retrospect, the approximate $25,000 investment in the contractor’s fee and required repair work seemed quite reasonable. Yet, after all was said and done, the total reduction in the plants’ electric bill came to less than $500 per month. No wonder the CFO concluded that fixing leaks as a continuing program doesn’t pay off. Why this happens Equivalent flow and cost… By consulting the orifice chart in Table I—and knowing a compressed air system uses about 20 kW input per 100 cfm output—we can estimate that the annual cost of producing the equivalent of a ¼” leak, assuming 8760 operating hours per year, is $18,220 at an energy rate of 10 cents per kWh. SEPTEMBER 2011

Table I. Leak sizing from a standard oriﬁce ﬂow chart (Cv=1.0)

Estimating the Volume of Compressed Air per Leak 1/64”

1/32”

1/16”

1/8”

1/4”

3/8”

70 psi

.300

1.20

4.79

19.2

76.7

173

80 psi

.335

1.34

5.36

21.4

85.7

193

90 psi

.370

1.48

5.92

23.8

94.8

213

100 psi

.406

1.62

6.49

26.0

104

234

125 psi

.494

1.98

7.90

31.6

126

284

The assumption is often made that by reducing leak flow by the same 104 cfm, savings of over $18,000 can be achieved. This is rarely correct, and depends on how a compressed air system responds in relation to flow change. Leak estimation A good approximation of the level of leakage in a plant can be obtained by conducting special testing during a period of non-production in a plant. This type of testing was discussed in last month’s “Overcoming The Challenges” column (pg. 52, Maintenance Technology, August 2011). Instructions on performing these tests can be found in “Fact Sheet 7: Compressed Air Leaks,” available for download from the Library section at www.compressedairchallenge.org. MT-ONLINE.COM | 21

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depend on how well your compressed air system turns down in response to the change in flow. Based on the test, the resulting answer in cfm will equal all the leaks and any processes that were left on. It’s important to deduct those processes that have to be left on, if the calculated flow is not to be included in your leak-reduction efforts. The remaining flow is a fair estimate of the total volume of wasted compressed air. This testing is sometimes supported by additional surveys using ultrasonic leak detection devices. A good test of the validity of this exercise is that any manually compiled leak list that totals more than the number from the previous testing would be suspect. After accurately identifying the magnitude of the total leaks in a plant, the next significant challenge is to value the potential effect of a leak project on the annual electric bill. To management, this is where “the rubber meets the road” (i.e., are compressed air leaks worthy fixing?). It’s important that any estimates done before the work is initiated be achievable and verifiable after the fact. To ensure this works out, we must investigate the compressor control method. T:9.5”

Poor turndown can steal savings The “turndown” capability of an air compressor—how effectively the power input turns down in response to lower flows—often depends on the type of compressors in a system and how they’re controlled. This simplified list reflects some common types and how they respond to reduced flows: ■ Rotary screw – Four different capacity controls with four different results depending on if the compressors are operating in inlet modulation, load/ unload, variable displacement capacity control or VSD modes. ■ Centrifugal – If in “blow-off,” fixing leaks just increases the blow-off to atmosphere. Input power and energy consumption stay the same. ■ Reciprocating compressor – The various load/unload control systems generally have good part-load energy performance, but these systems are becoming less common in larger sizes. Excellent energy reduction is achieved in small systems with start/stop control.

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As rotary screw compressors are the most common type, they are where the remainder of this article will focus. That said, the main reason leak-repair efforts This mechanical prepared by This mechanical should not be modified in any way don’t gain expected savings is written the direction poor capabilities of the more without prior fromturndown MRM Worldwide. MRMthe Worldwide common screw compressor control modes. Safety: 2.125" x 9.5" Client: Exxon Mobil Ad Number: EXOD0024R1 One method modulation Trim: common control Mech Release: 8/24/11 is Job Name: DTE 10 Excelmode, Strip Ad where the compressor’s Bleed: None Project Manager: Veloso 1-646-865-6212 pressure control partially closesRich a valve to choke off the inlet to control the output 4C Process rises.Production Contact: Herskovic flowColor: as pressure Control likeLinda this can1-646-865-6371 be compared, for illustration purposes, to driving a car the engine at full throttle and using the brakes to control the Publications: Variouswith Publications speed. Tables II and III show that a typical modulating screw compressor is fairly efficient at near full load, but at 50% load consumes 80% of its full-load power. In these compressors, a reduction in overall leak levels of 10% would result in a saving of less than 3%.

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Table II. Key Air System Characteristics — Current System* Type Capacity Control Total air available (acfm)

Table III. Compressor Use Proﬁle — Current System

2-Step Throttled inlet Variable speed Variable displacement 40-second 40-second 40-second 40-second blow down blow down blow down blow down 1,000

(3 gal/cfm effective storage)

1,000

Avg. System Flow (acfm) at 85% load

850

Avg. System Pressure (psig)

170.7

168.9

154.9

8,760

4.98

5.03

5.49

Electric Cost for Air/Unit of Flow ($/acfm/yr)

$175.92

$174.06

$159.63

Electric Cost for Air/Unit of Pressure ($/psig/yr)

$747.66

$739.78

$678.46

$135,692/yr

Input Electric Power (kW) Operating Hrs. of Air System (hrs/yr) Speciﬁc Power (acfm/kW)

Annual Electric Cost for Compressed Air

$149,533/yr $147,956/yr

Full Load Compressor Mfg/Model

Actual Elec Demand

Acfm %kW

Actual Air Flow

Acfm

200 hp, SS, RS Lub. 2-step

176

1000

133.8 50

500

200 hp, SS, RS Lub. Mod

176

1000

140.8 50

500

200 hp, SS, RS Lub. VSD

176

1000

89.8

500

200 hp, SS, RS Lub. VD

176

1000

119

500

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Another common mode is two-step control (a.k.a. load/ unload or online/offline). This type of control is like stop-andgo driving, but allowing the car engine to rev at full speed all the time. With minimal storage, two-step control also is fairly efficient at full load, but consumes about 76% of its full-load power at 50% load. Larger air receiver sizes can be installed, however, to capture additional savings. A third type, variable displacement mode, opens up ports in the compressor screw element and saves power in the top 50% of the control range. This system is not unlike a gas-saving 8/4 cylinder-unloading system in a modern automobile engine. Variable displacement mode is quite efficient at higher flows, but the compressor still consumes 69% of its power at 50% loading. A fourth method of compressor control, use of a variable speed drive (VSD), has the best turndown with good efficiency at higher load. At 50% loading, it consumes about 51% of its full load power. Continuing the analogy, the VSD mode is like an automobile in cruise control, with the motor speed adjusting to exactly match the power needed to maintain constant speed (pressure). This type of control has an almost direct savings relationship with leak reduction—with an almost 10% reduction achieved with a 10% leak reduction. At or near full load, however, the VSD control method will consume slightly more power than an equivalent fixed-speed compressor. These, of course, are simple examples. They’re based on the assumption that only one compressor is running in a system. Complex systems with multiple compressors can have efficiencies and turndowns much better or much worse than these examples illustrate. Automatic shutdown of unnecessary compressors is common with well-controlled systems, so, even if your compressors are running using an inefficient mode, the control system 24 |

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might still be able to shed compressors for good savings gains. The results usually depend on the combination of compressor sizes, control types and what central control method is used to coordinate the operation of the complete system. The size of your savings How much you save in your leak-reduction efforts depends on how well your compressed air system turns down in response to the change in flow. Before you run out and adjust your compressors, though, you should be aware that gaining this increased efficiency is not as simple as just changing the operating mode. Proper system design is required to ensure this new operating mode does not adversely affect your compressors or interrupt production activities. Fortunately, most newer air compressors running in inefficient operating modes have the ability to run in more efficient modes with better turndown efficiencies—i.e., in the load/ unload or start/stop modes, or even variable speed drive (VSD) mode, if the unit is so equipped. With the help of a qualified air-system expert and some affordable modifications to your system, it’s possible to optimize your existing system for better leak-reduction savings. MT Acknowledgements The authors wish to thank Hank Van Ormer, of Air Power USA, Inc., a Compressed Air Challenge Level II instructor, for his assistance in the preparation of this article. Material from Van Ormer’s presentation at the 2009 Association of Energy Engineers World Energy Engineering Congress entitled “Compressed Air Leaks – Fact vs. Myth” provided much of the basis for this article and is used here with his permission. SEPTEMBER 2011

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Ron Marshall, CET, CEM, is industrial systems officer with Manitoba Hydro’s Customer Engineering Services (Winnipeg, MB). Bill Scales is CEO of Scales Industrial Technologies, Inc. (Carle Place, NY). Both are active members of the Compressed Air Challenge® (CAC). A partner organization of USDOE’s Industrial Technology Program, the CAC is a voluntary collaboration of North American industrial users, manufacturers, distributors (and their associations), consultants, state research and development agencies, energy-efficiency organizations and utilities working together to provide resources that educate industry on optimizing compressed air systems. The CAC has trained over 13,000 compressed air users since 1999. To learn how you can get involved in this important initiative, email: rcmarshall@hydro.mb.ca.

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hen looking at the key DRIVERS in today’s boiler industry, we find four: energy conservation, emission reduction, reliability and safety. Although these are of equal importance for a well-run boiler operation, the emissions factor is often overlooked because it is primarily driven by government mandate—tying into the often-amended Clean Air Act of 1963 (“the Act”). Keeping abreast of the Act’s amendments is critical, and any sound training program will have emissions as part of the curriculum (i.e., imparting the ongoing essentials needed for determining if the [dynamic] changes may affect your operation). Such is the case with what occurred recently (Area Source Rule, March 21, 2011). In this change, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) called for owners of all fuel-fired boilers of various sizes to take specific steps to assure higher air-quality standards. This new rule divides subject equipment into fuel categories (Oil/Biomass, Natural Gas and Coal) and boiler horsepower above or below approximately 300. Operators of such boilers are required to submit an “Initial Notification of Applicability” to the EPA by September 17, 2011. Then, depending on fuel type and horsepower, the operator may be required to take certain steps to run its referenced boilers without violation. Some of these requirements include: ■ For oil burning in excess of 48 hours per year, the burner must be tuned annually, the fuel has to be metered and a one-time energy assessment needs to be performed. ■ For natural gas-fired boilers, the fuel has to be metered. ■ For coal-fired boilers, the fuel has to be metered and must meet maximum requirements for mercury (Hg), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate. As noted in previous installments of this column, “knowledge is power.” Ongoing boiler training is an excellent way to assure that all boiler-operating personnel are properly informed about the essentials of keeping their equipment safe, reliable, energy-efficient and compliant with clean-air regulations. It’s all about staying ahead of the curve—when you are, all drivers are aligned. That translates into boilers that run safely, reliably, efficiently and in compliance with environmental regulations. This not only makes good operational sense, it makes good economic “cents!” MT

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ccording to Endress+Hauser, its new Promass E 200 Coriolis flowmeter is the first ever to incorporate true two-wire 4-20 mA HART technology. It offers a full 16 mA measurement span without the need for excess adapters, power supplies or barriers. Stable under changing process conditions and highly immune to external disturbances like pipeline vibration, its advanced design simplifies integration into existing control systems and lets the unit be used with DCS, PAS, PLC and other remotely operated systems. In many cases, the Promass E 200 can just be “dropped in” to replace an existing device. With its two-wire technology, this product can be used in intrinsically safe applications for Class 1 Division 1 locations. It’s been submitted for a SIL-2 rating for critical applications and complies with NE43 (NAMUR) safety standards, including operating down to 3.6 mA in a fail-safe condition. Self-monitoring and error diagnostics are standard features designed in strict accordance with NE107 (NAMUR) specs.

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As the Grand Prize Winner, you could win an expense-paid trip to MARTS 2012 and more, including special prizes from the Innovators of Inpro/Seal, Royal Purple and Scalewatcher! More About Our Monthly Winner For August... Tom Frail, a Level III Thermographer with Con Edison of New York, has been performing infrared inspections for over 20 years. A monthly winner in the category of innovative processes and procedures, he also worked with a third-party resource. A member of Con Edison’s Power Quality Group, Tom has become the “go-to guy” regarding infrared (IR). Unlike other utilities, his company has many departments/groups that perform IR inspections, each reporting in different ways. Furthermore, there’s typically been no sharing of information among these groups. Tom knew there had to be a better way. It was at an IR-INFO conference that he saw the solution for creating a Web-based IR reporting system. He realized that Logos Computer Solutions’ InspecTrend software tool could bring together the disparate departments in Con Edison that use infrared technology. All reports would look the same, and there would be a single database for inspections. This would allow benchmarking and baseline trending, as well establishing of alarm-limit thresholds should inspected equipment show signs of change. Data could be easily and instantly shared across the company. As a result of Tom’s continuous lobbying, Con Edison’s R&D Group recognized the beneﬁts that the utility could reap using the Logos product, and the purchase go-ahead was recently given. The next step for Tom and the Power Quality Group is to develop an Infrared Web page, much like their Power Quality page on Con Edison’s intranet. Congratulations to Tom and everyone involved in this project!

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Inpro/Seal Rock Island, IL www.inpro-seal.com Inventor of the original Bearing Isolator, Inpro/Seal has been delivering innovative sealing solutions and superior customer service for more than 30 years. Now part of Waukesha Bearings and Dover Corp., Inpro/Seal is stronger and more innovative than ever and continues to invest in technology and product development. This brand built its reputation on the outstanding performance of the original Bearing Isolator, which increases the reliability of rotating equipment and provides cost savings by improving mean-time-betweenrepair (MTBR). Plus, Inpro/Seal offers same- or next-day shipments, even on new designs. But Bearing Isolators were just the start. In response to customer needs, Inpro/Seal now offers the Air Mizer® for sealing a variety of product-handling equipment; the Current Diverter Ring™ (CDR®), which protects motor bearings and coupled equipment by diverting damaging electrical currents to ground; and the Motor Grounding Seal (MGS®) that combines CDR technology with the complete protection of a Bearing Isolator to safeguard bearings from electrical currents and contamination.

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Lubricant performance can vary greatly between competing mineral-based and synthetic products. According to the innovators of Royal Purple, since quality differences can signiﬁcantly impact the cost of operating and maintaining equipment, your lube purchases can’t be effectively managed as a commodity: Lubricant excellence is paramount. The company notes that beneﬁts attainable across a broad population of rotating equipment from upgrading to Royal Purple lubricants include, among other things, energy savings greater than 3%, and a reduction in the need for equipment repair by at least 30%. Although Royal Purple products may cost more per gallon, an operation’s annual cost for lubricants changes little, due to greatly extended drain intervals and the elimination of oil changes associated with equipment repairs. Initiatives to reduce maintenance and improve equipment reliability often are time- and people-intensive. Royal Purple offers substantial improvements and savings simply through replacement of a product you already buy and use. It doesn’t get any easier than this.

Scalewatcher™ is a no-maintenance environmentally friendly descaler that does not change water composition. Scales and stains disappear gradually and completely, without further action required, guaranteed. The Scalewatcher products work by way of magnetic and electric ﬁelds and a continuously changing frequency. The process forces dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium to crystallize before mineral ions (the cause of hard scale) can settle on surfaces. This stops or reduces new buildup of hard scale, and because the water is better able to dissolve minerals, existing hard-scale layers are softened and eventually disappear. The Scalewatcher technology has been used by more than 250,000 satisﬁed customers worldwide. These products prevent corrosion in pipework; prevent settlement of zebra mussels in plants using sea or river water for cooling; reduce bacterial counts in cooling systems; reduce water and energy bills; extend the life of water-using equipment (especially boilers); can be installed without plant shutdown; are maintenance-free; and last 20+ years.

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SOLUTION SPOTLIGHT Catch impending failure in hi-def…

Improved Low-RPM Rolling Element Bearing Analysis See what you might be missing long before ‘too late.’

Inner raceway damage on low-RPM bearings can take a process down.

Time signal from a 10 RPM bearing showing “inner raceway” failure (4 months pre-warning)

SPM®HD Overall Trend Graph before and after bearing replacement

olling element bearings (also known as anti-friction bearings) are found throughout industry. Due to their construction, metal fatigue eventually causes every one of these bearings to deteriorate and fail, taking critical equipment and processes down with them. For many decades, companies have used vibration analysis to monitor equipment condition. While a successful Condition Monitoring program can aspire to predict and therefore prevent all “unplanned” failures, in light of their very low energy content, low-RPM applications (i.e., under 50 RPM) have traditionally been some of the most difficult to monitor. An answer to this dilemma has been the “Shock Pulse Method.” Developed and patented in 1969, this technique has been widely used to successfully monitor rolling element bearing condition ever since. And, just as technology has advanced, so has the Shock Pulse Method. Most recently, SPM Instrument has released SPM®HD (SPM High Definition). Particularly well suited for low-RPM

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applications, this new technology can be utilized on rolling element bearings throughout the range of 1-20,000 RPM. According to SPM, with damage indications and pre-warning times up to 16 months in advance of failures, the product is providing neverbefore-seen detail in the time signal and FFT. In many cases, low-RPM bearings are typically very large—or of a specialty type where replacement bearings can be many months out from delivery. In those cases, long pre-warning times are especially important. Improvements to the Shock Pulse Transducer, advanced algorithms to filter out irrelevant signals and advanced sampling times, including better data acquisition, provide sharp time signals and crisp, detailed spectrums. SPM®HD is currently available from SPM Instrument in the Intellinova line of continuous monitoring products. MT SPM Instrument, Inc. Eugene, OR For more info, enter 30 at www.MT-freeinfo.com SEPTEMBER 2011

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Redesigned Annunciator Output Cards Extend Lifespan Of Pump Alarm System ‘Out with the old and in with the new’ is one of the keys to keeping clean water flowing to 25 million Californians.

The original annunciator cards were designed and supplied in the 1960s by a now-defunct company. Technology has certainly changed in the decades since.

t’s the type of problem no operation can afford when missioncritical equipment is involved: The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) was experiencing a high failure rate in the alarm system used in pump stations that store and distribute water to over 25 million Californians. By modernizing the circuitry and components of the annunciator output cards and delivering a compatible finished product, Washington-based custom electronics design and manufacturing firm Stilwell Baker, Inc. (SBI), has helped CDWR significantly prolong the useful life of its all-important alarm equipment. The system that monitors the California pumps was originally designed in the 1960s. The annunciator output cards were last manufactured—but not improved—more than 10 years ago by a now-defunct company. That meant there was no support when the aging electronic components in these cards overheated and caused system failures. Documentation, if any, was minimal. According to John King, electrical planner for CDWR, “Not many companies were willing to take this project. They wouldn’t take on the challenge.” Stepping up to the plate After investigating the problem, SBI recommended redesigning the cards with low-power, up-to-date circuitry and components to eliminate the failure mechanisms in the original design. Prototypes worked well in the lab, yet the initial field trials revealed technical issues in some of the pump stations. That issue was addressed through systemlevel modeling simulation and testing, followed by onsite testing and circuit modifications. “With limited documentation available, going onsite was critical,” noted Darrel Baker, SBI’s president and CEO. “The SEPTEMBER 2011

According to SBI, the new annunciator cards are fully documented, supportable and reliable. Unlike the old cards, they feature shortcircuit and over-current protection, which means even under a short in the system, the alarm circuit won’t be damaged.

alarm systems were built in different years with different parts, so onsite measurements were key to proving the solution.” The end result was a fully documented, supportable and reliable design that eliminated the high-temperature components, reduced overall power dissipation by 24% and decreased hot-spot temperatures by 140 F (60 C). The new design also increased fault tolerance in the output drive stage and now includes short-circuit and over-current protection—so even under a direct short in the system, the alarm circuit would not be damaged. SBI also precisely replicated the original 1960s electrical connector system. The new cards connect directly into the existing alarm system with 100% compatibility of existing systems in the field. Since Stilwell Baker supports and provides replacement parts, CDWR can rest assured that the alarm system will remain operational for many years to come. MT Stilwell Baker, Inc. Vancouver, WA For more info, enter 31 at www.MT-freeinfo.com MT-ONLINE.COM | 47

BOOSTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Your Just Desserts: A Piece Of The Savings Pie

ccording to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), industry consumes 20% of our country’s electricity—at over $30 billion a year. Within this national bottom line, USDOE estimates $3 billion could be saved annually through improvements to motor-driven systems.[1] Have you taken steps to capture a piece of these savings from your systems? Here are some suggestions for carving out a big slice of the pie: If you haven’t already done so, start with the basics. Identify opportunities to replace older, lowefficiency motors with higher-efficiency replacements, such as NEMA Premium® or greater. When considering these upgrades, remember that while a specific motor is now (or always has been) driving a particular process in your plant, it might not be the best size for the application (and could be consuming more energy than necessary). Ensuring the right size motor, in addition to selecting the most appropriate nameplate efficiency, is an important first “cut.” Just as there is more than one ingredient in your motor-systems pie, savings can be found through more than just improvements to motors within the system. There often are opportunities to capture large savings by ensuring that you have all of the right equipment to achieve your application objectives and that all the equipment works together efficiently. For example, as discussed in previous installments of this column, some applications— i.e., those that don’t need to operate constantly at full speed or those powering centrifugal equipment like pumps and fans—can obtain significant savings through a retrofit with an adjustable speed drive (ASD), also known as a variable frequency drive (VFD) or variable speed drive (VSD). Sweet! Engineers at Boeing’s Renton manufacturing facility realized energy savings by first focusing on their motors and then expanding to consider the full motor-driven system. Their first step was to create an extensive motor inventory of all active

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and spare motors. The next step was to consider the objectives that each system was designed to achieve. For example, the facility had recently reduced its airflow requirements, which led to the operation of many unneeded—and inefficient —fans. As a result of its motor inventory and system assessment, the Renton facility was able to identify opportunities for motor upgrades, ASD retrofits and decommissioning of systems that were no longer necessary, all of which led to an especially sweet slice of savings: 136,984 kWh or $16,578 annually.[2] More information to support assessing and finding efficiency in motor-driven systems is available on the Motor Decisions MatterSM (MDM) Website at www.motorsmatter.org. Among other things, you’ll find the MDM Motor Planning Kit that outlines simple steps in developing an effective motor management program. The VFD section of the Helpful Resources page includes details on identifying the conditions when these drives are appropriate. A visit to the MDM Website is a great way to get started on serving up your just desserts: That’s a sizeable helping of available motor-systems energy savings! MT 1. USDOE, 2008. (http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ industry/bestpractices/pdfs/motor.pdf) 2. Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, 2004. (http://www.motorsmatter.org/case_studies/ boeing.pdf) For more info, enter 12 at www.MT-freeinfo.com

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stro-Med’s Dash® MX portable data-acquisition system is a full-featured, high-speed, multi-channel product designed for capturing high-frequency data and transient signals and long-term trending. The standard unit records up to eight channels of isolated voltage inputs to an internal 320-gigabyte hard drive at sample rates up to 200 KHz per channel. It includes support for IRIG time codes A, B and E and features a 12” touch-screen display.

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Environmentally Friendly Pre-Lubricated Couplings

he Baldor•Dodge pre-lubricated GRID-LIGN coupling provides a maintenance-free, lubed-for-life design. Interchangeable with existing grids, hubs and covers and easy to install, it eliminates downtime associated with improper lubrication. The environmentally friendly product features high-performance synthetic oil impregnated into a polymer shell that encapsulates the grid element. This polymer acts as an oil reservoir that helps prevent possible contamination during installation and eliminates the mess associated with greasing a traditional grid design.

Baldor Electric Co. A member of the ABB Group Fort Smith, AR

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Replacement Hydraulic Valve Blocks

IRTEK offers preassembled hydraulic valve blocks with quick-disconnect couplings and a pressure-relief valve. These units come in 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4” sizes, are easy to install and replace and allow users to safely deal with hydraulic pressure before connecting or disconnecting attachments. Standard ISO flat-face quick-disconnect couplings make these valve blocks compatible with most types of attachments. PIRTEK USA Rockledge, FL For more info, enter 34 at www.MT-freeinfo.com

Contain And Clean Up Spills

raphic Products has released its first catalog of spill-containment and cleanup products. According to the manufacturer, this 10-page SpillArrest catalog fully complements the company’s line of safefacility signs, labels and printers that help keep workplaces cleaner, safer and more productive. Items include those for spill removal (pads, rugs and mats, pillows, loose sorbents); isolation (berms, booms, containment pools, pallets, workstations, socks); oil, universal and HazMat spill kits; and diverters/drain guards. Items are color-coded to help users identify appropriate products for various spills. Graphic Products Portland, OR

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Push-Through Slurry Valve For Harsh Applications

TT’s Fabri-Valve® 33 PTA is a push-through slurry design built to withstand harsh applications in the mining industry. Its proprietary sleeve technology and wide body maximize valve life, while elastomeric seats provide abrasion resistance and chemical compatibility. The seats form a pressure boundary, which allow for gate maintenance and actuation under pressure, minimizing downtime.

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Four-Bolt Flange Mounting Blocks

BPBLD Series standard duty four-bolt flange mount block products from Quality Bearings and Components have a polyester housing, a removable acetal bearing insert and 316 stainless-steel balls. They’re designed to fit shafts ranging from 1/2” to 1 1/4” in diameter. The manufacturer also offers plastic two-bolt flange mounting blocks with insert ball bearings..

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CO2 Laser-Markable Aluminum

Energy-Monitoring Circuit Breakers

uraBlack™ is a CO2 lasermarkable aluminum that meets the requirements of MIL-STD-810G for resistance to abrasion, temperature, weather, salt-spray and fluid exposure. The product produces a durable, high-resolution white-metallic image on a matte black background when marked with any CO2 laser. The product’s two-part thermoset coating bonded to either 0.005”- or 0.020”-thick aluminum allows attachment to curved or flat surfaces with adhesive, rivets or screws.

chneider Electric’s PowerPact™ with Micrologic™ Molded Case Circuit Breakers are designed to strengthen energy-management and control capabilities in an electrical distribution system. Available across the company’s entire circuit breaker product line, from 15A to 3000A, they allow managers to access energy-load profiles at every point in a system. Built-in indicators provide a quick view of protection status, contact-wear status and tripping status.

Horizons Imaging Systems Group Cleveland, OH

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Click Into The Big Picture Of Equipment Conditions

quipment Reliability Systems’ Proactive Maintenance Toolbox software lets users document and store all of their equipment information, including details on machinery health and condition-monitoring procedures and analyses, in one place and then share it with others. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, this interface requires almost no learning curve and lead time to operate. Data in the software is accessed by simply clicking on a piece of equipment. Equipment Reliability Systems, LLC Eau Claire, WI

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Robust Plug & Receptacle Line

eltric’s DSDC Series of plugs and receptacles provides safer and more robust connections for DC applications up to 200 amps at 250 VDC, up to 100 amps at 600 VDC or up to 30 amps at 750 VDC. The line offers a dead-front safety shutter that prevents user access to live parts, and a padlockable pawl for easy locking in connected or disconnected modes. Solid silver-nickel contact surfaces provide maximum performance and durability while spring-loaded, butt-style contacts ensure optimal contact force. Meltric Corp. Franklin, WI For more info, enter 41 at www.MT-freeinfo.com

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Tap into your Liquid Gold for less than $20 per day!* Whether you’re looking to increase asset utilization and maintainability, reduce contamination, downtime, energy consumption and/or your carbon footprint, or simply cut your maintenance and operating costs, you’re ready for a 7-Step Best Practice lubrication program! For more information on this “expert in a box” approach to successful lubrication programs, contact ENGTECH Industries at 519.469.9173 or email info@engtechindustries.com * Amortized over one year

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VIEWPOINT Tim Miller, Technical Services Director Asset Management Division, CyberMetrics Corp.

Your CMMS/EAM: A Shift To The Cloud

anaging a facility’s assets can be complex. At the heart of your maintenance operations, you likely run specialized maintenance management software such as a CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) or EAM (Enterprise Asset Management software). Today, these legacy programs are proven, invaluable tools for managing a tight ship of daily maintenance activities. Recent technology leaps within CMMS/EAM have shifted these legacy programs into the Cloud Computing space—something that should come as welcome news within facilities management. Shifting to the Cloud means that the CMMS/EAM you count on becomes markedly more valuable. Think of Cloud Computing as an application being run over the Internet via a simple Web browser, Web book or smart pad—and you may already have been using it. (Have a Hotmail account, a Facebook page or do your banking online? These are all examples of Cloud Computing). Using CMMS/EAM in the Cloud eliminates the costs associated with purchasing expensive software and hardware. Waiting long periods of time for IT to schedule deployment and relying on IT staff to manage a large database and IT infrastructure are things of the past. Cloud Computing provides the rich maintenance-centric software functionality while eliminating the heavy and expensive IT distractions of legacy software solutions. Typically, Cloud CMMS/EAM offerings will run month-to-month—which makes them cash-flow friendly and lowers the overall cost of ownership. Remember that IT infrastructure and potentially nasty details of deployment are being moved to the Cloud and, thus, are being managed by the CMMS/EAM-development company. This shift allows maintenance workers to focus on delivering a well-managed facility instead of trying to avoid technology hurdles and speed bumps. Leaders in Cloud CMMS/EAM ensure that transactions are secure by encrypting all data transactions across the Internet. This is achieved using Secured Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) and other encryption technology (the same technology used by online

credit-card companies, banks and even the military). Large, modern enterprise datacenters with specific security standards, ensured by third-party audits such as SAS 70®, hold your data, so data maintenance, data recovery and disaster recovery are guaranteed processes that protect your investment. Maintenance management via a Web application requires both modes of security to ensure end-to-end integrity and offer a solid alternative to legacy CMMS/EAM.

Shifting to the Cloud means that the CMMS/EAM you count on becomes markedly more valuable. In the Cloud model, an extremely large volume of maintenance data is stored in a datacenter that is designed to be agile, increasing storage on demand, enhancing configurations and allowing for upgrading or customizing—typically within minutes, not weeks. Collaboration and the flexibility to scale up and down quickly, all within a robustly secure environment, is a hugely compelling factor in considering the Cloud model. As a maintenance manager, you should find the elimination of concern and costs associated with technical details a welcome change. You can rest easy knowing your data is safe within an SAS 70 datacenter. Budget-friendly payment options avoid capital expenditure and simply don’t add up to enterpriselevel spends. Moreover, as your needs change, it won’t be necessary to pull in local IT staff. The Cloud solution provider handles all configuration, updates and upgrades, essentially becoming your IT team. MT To contact Tim Miller directly, telephone: (800) 776-3090; or email: amd@cybermetrics.com.

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