Reliability Excellence in Utilities

Abstract

The Reliability Excellence tools and methods are explained through this paper providing an effective understanding on how to apply it in different areas such as: utilities, facilities and manufacturing. Using the Reliability Centered Maintenance as methodology and the Asset Criticality Ranking as foundation, it was identified the top critical assets within the Utilities area. The identification of critical assets is performed between different departments at the same location to get all inputs simultaneously. Based on the Asset Criticality Ranking, the approach to implement the Reliability Excellence is What if Exercises. From the 36 What if exercises performed, 28 were approved and 8 were not approved since there was product impact regarding safeguards suggested. Based on the What if Exercises, 19 Preventive Maintenance Job Plans must be revised to have strong tasks in order to increase Utilities equipment performance. In addition, it’s required 2 equipment modifications to replace obsolete parts by new ones minimizing the risk of failure by 67%. Key Terms – Asset Criticality Ranking (ACR), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Predictive Maintenance (PDM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Reliability Excellence (Rx), Real-Time Monitoring (RTM), Run-to-Failure (RTF).