Monitor instrumentation diagnostic data to optimise maintenance schedules and budgets
Monitor instrumentation diagnostic data to optimise maintenance schedules and budgets
Condition-based monitoring (CBM) is a form of predictive maintenance which utilises data collected by instrumentation to help predict equipment failure, downtime and unnecessary servicing. At TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, our CBM software can be used with a variety of flow metering systems including ultrasonic flow meters, Coriolis meters, orifice plates, cone meters and Venturi meters.
Working alongside the customer, our data scientists determine the measurement parameters for the equipment and application and program these into the cloud-based monitoring environment. The software receives and processes signals from the instrumentation being monitored and sends the data to the customer’s data historian (eg PI). The purpose of using an aggregrated CBM tool is to record that equipment is and was operating correctly within the desired parameters, and to be able to pin-point items that are out of compliance and require corrective actions.
Including historical performance data in the system enables predictive modelling which can assist with maintenance scheduling as the data can determine the condition of the meter and when it will require recalibration. Not only does this help avoid instrumentation providing erroneous results and unplanned downtime, but it also means that operators can move away from a calendar-based calibration schedule to a condition-based regime. Additionally, utilising a CBM tool over time creates a data model which can be referenced to accelerate problem solving and even facilitate remote corrections.
Ongoing, real-time monitoring of an instrument’s health typically reduces maintenance costs because you can use the device’s current status to carry out maintenance as it’s required. This is a more intelligent maintenance strategy when compared to preventive maintenance which is based on factors such as a scheduled time interval or usage. With condition-based monitoring, maintenance can be limited to when out-of-compliance conditions are met or if there are signs of a reduction in performance or a potential failure.
By monitoring meter performance in real-time and only performing maintenance when it’s needed, typically the time between maintenance shutdowns increases.
Monitoring the performance of flow meters and instrumentation over time gives confidence that they are working correctly as specified by the manufacturer, negating replacement (lower OPEX), extending their lifetime and reducing the costs associated with the purchase of new equipment.
CBM could reduce your employees’ exposure to hazardous areas, as less onsite maintenance may be required which can also save time and money.
If you want to learn more about how CBM, please get in touch with our team who will be more than happy to help you improve the efficiency of your operations and get real value from your diagnostic data.
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