Rotating Equipment Optimisation with Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI)

Introduction :

The Rotating Equipment Optimization with Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to enhance the reliability and performance of rotating equipment. This program emphasizes a combined approach of predictive and preventive maintenance, alongside effective failure monitoring. By understanding the intricacies of reliability, participants will learn how to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.

Targeted Audience :

• Operation, Technical Production, and Service Professionals.
• Technical Professionals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Professionals involved in inspection and reliability assessments.
• Technical Professionals engaged in risk assessment and integrity analysis.
• Technicians focused on regulating, metering, and other measurements.

Course Objectives :

• Apply proven methodologies and templates for reliability improvement.
• Focus on key areas that influence reliability.
• Understand the nature of failures and their impact on equipment performance.
• Make informed maintenance decisions for strategic equipment.
• Reduce the impact of plant downtime effectively.
• Unlock the full potential of their workforce.

Course Modules :

Understanding The Link Between Reliability and Competitive Advantage

• Definition of Reliability.
• Reliability metrics.
• Strategic importance of reliability.
• Assessing current performance.
• Making strategic choices.

Using Reliability Modeling to Establish Inherent Reliability

• Basic modeling building blocks.
• Deterministic models.
• Probabilistic models.
• Markov chains.
• Monte Carlo models.

Understanding The Nature of Failures to Make The Best Response

• Origins and types of failure.
• Common failure patterns.
• Analyzing failure patterns using Weibull analysis.
• Maintenance task identification.

Optimizing Your Failure Management for Cost-Effective Maintenance

• Risk assessment & criticality analysis.
• Equipment functions and functional failures.
• Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Maintenance task selection and practical planning.

Setting Up a Continuous Reliability Improvement Process

• Assessing improvement potential versus costs.
• Gaining senior management support.
• Establishing project frameworks.
• Addressing technical aspects and human considerations.
• Expected outcomes from the improvement process.