How can I do RCM for compressor unit?

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Follow Song Song Weitao Commonly carry out following programm: 1. clearly define function description of process system which compressor is on service, 2. identify the criticality of compressor unit based on risk analysis(HSE & economic loss) if it occured functional failure; 2. identify the dominant failure modes. 3. produce the task list for preventing occurance of dominant failure modes, including PM task list, basic equipment contents,condition monitoring task list and shutdown overhaul task list with responsible party and schedule intervals. 4. put the task list into your CMMS, so that they can be effectively implemented by execution team according to plan and schedule. 5. Periodically review the reliability KPI of compressor, and update the failure mode inventory and task list, so that continuously improve the compressor reliability. 12 days ago Like6

Follow Robert Robert Myers There is nothing different in the method of RCM's just in the information provided. If you have a current RCM program in place the information above is good or your normal procedural instructions for holding a RCM/RCFA 12 days ago Like1

Follow Ian Ian Woodstock Not sure how good the history in your CMMS on this compressor is. But something we did which follows on from the previous comment is to look at previous failures and analyse the root causes and then put in PM routines which will prevent breakdowns. Using your operational history can speed up this decision making process.

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Follow michael michael boken Typically the most common failures in reciprocating compressors are with the valves and rings. We supply condition monitoring systems for reciprocating compressors. mjboken@proximotec.com 11 days ago Like1

Follow Eiman Eiman Nosrati RCM is a method and it not depend on assets. Like always in the first step you should determine the functions. mybe following link can help you:

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Follow dan dan orfescu Grate information on the link provided by Eiman Nosrati. Also you may find more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliability_centered_maintenance Bottom line your program will be good as much as the management will buy-in and support it. 8 days ago Like3

Follow Lester Philip Lester Philip Lualhati nothing more to say... thanks for the info in this post... 8 days ago Like

Follow Qadeer Ahmed, CMRP, Qadeer Ahmed, CMRP, PMP, M.Eng., MBA RCM is being used in different contexts now a days... but mainly RCM is a methodology to identify cause of functional failures of a system and develop maintenance tasks to avoid them..... The real process (streamlined0 is based on seven step process.

What are the functions of the asset?, What ways can the asset fail to fulfill its functions? , What causes each functional failure? , What happens when each failure occurs? , What are the consequences of each failure? , What should be done to prevent or predict the failure? , What should be done if a suitable proactive task cannot be found?

There is a great reference book... can be used to understand the complete method and its usage..RCM II: Reliability-centered Maintenance by John Moubray 7 days ago Like2

Follow Mohan Rao Mohan Rao Poduri P.S.Mohana Rao B.E; PGD SQC & OR, Chartered Engineer

The defects we come across in compressors are three types. i) which reduce the output of the compressors ii) which necessitate stoppage of the compressor iii) Those defects which allow the compressor to deliver its output but if neglected lead to major failures.

Excepting the sudden breakages most of the defects give prior indication. Based on the indication and previous breakdown history, we should draw our action plan. Regarding Valves we should have one set of valves as spare and should just be replaced. Attending to the valves, should be done later.

The people working with compressor should be expalained about each part, its geometry, its function so that they will be able to infer the problem immediately, once it rises. It should be remembered that over maintenance is as bad as under-maintenance.

Depending upon how critical is the compressor we should make provision for spare capacity from other compressors. 5 days ago Like2

Follow Mohan Rao Mohan Rao Poduri My book on Safety & Efficiency of Compressors discusses these things in detail. I am pleased to inform that I conducted more than 350 training programmes on Air Compressors and Lifting Machines, in most of the states in India. 2 days ago Like

Follow Robert Robert Myers A little advice about social media networks like LinkIn and this question in particular. The questions asked are often good and in need of information and advice. The people who respond to the questions are often quite excellent in the information/advice they provide. I have issues with LinkIn in that we as humans try too hard to make simple solutions to complex. In this day and age we have a tendency to help people by providing them with too much information showing off our vast knowledge and self importance.

Rule One: When helping an individual with a question, respond with a solution not a book of remedies that may not be of value to him. Dont force your opinion on the question, but provide experienced advice that guides the individual to the right solution. Try not to push programs or technology, just provide pros and cons. Dont overwhelm the issue with info.

The other issue I have is the buyer beware info form vendors and contractors who often fill up the pages with advice about what they are providing, not necessarily a solution to the question. This is a new uncharted area for sales and they have job to do. All power to them, but do it in good taste and remember most of us have empty pockets (we work for those who have the money)

Rule 2: Watch what is said and understand that like all media systems LinkIn is a source of sales and revenue to the business world. Watch what string is attached to the advice. You wanted advice and a solution, not a new car. 1 day ago Like1

Follow Pat Pat McCrory Hamid, firstly you should be suitably trained in the process so that you understand the principles of RCM so that you can understand what data and information you require to successfully complete the study. Compressors, in fact most major items of rotating equipment are fairly simple to analyse to the trained mind. Many types of equipmen items have been subjected to RCM so there may be someone out there with a 'generic' template, it's the analysis of auxiliary

equipment and components that require the time and resource to complete the overall equipment maintenance stratey. However, if you use generic templates you must ensure that you review the contents and maintenance output in realtion to the operating context of your 'own' plant process, this is extremely important if you want your preventive maintenance programme to be specific to your needs. Remeber, RCM is not an acronym for 'really cuts maintenance'. and if used as the process was devised you will have a robust preventative and predictive maintenance strategy. 1 day ago Like Reply privately Flag as inappropriate

Follow Don Don Doan There are many many ways to perform RCM -- But RCM is a living process it really cannot support a single asset is is designed for system analysis. Your can do a Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis:

1. Talk to the operators and maintenaqnce personnel - have them talk you through the following;

a. Define the system that the compressor is used in: b. Perform a FMECA-- This has been dilineated in earlier comments (such as Mohan Rao's). c. Determine from the criticality of the compressor if additonal of less prevention is required to meet the fuctionality of the system.

Good Luck