Asset Strategy
Abqaiq Plants Fin-Fan Tubes Replacement Project
The Abqaiq Plants team faced repetitive tube failures in their Fin-Fan heat exchangers due to material incompatibility and aging equipment. To enhance reliability and reduce downtime, 12 out of 16 tube cells were upgraded to alloy 825 and installed during a planned Turnaround & Inspection window. This replacement not only improved cooling efficiency but also reduced T&I downtime by 20%.
- Mohanned K. Al-Kabour
- Saudi Aramco
Nigeria LNG – Monitoring Strategy and Solution – A Visual Case Study by Brüel & Kjær Vibro
See how B&K Vibro resolved a critical vibration issue. This visual case study offers a behind-the-scenes look at the diagnostic process, featuring actual waveform and spectrum data, the identification of a bearing fault, and the expert insights of Mobius-certified analysts.
- Michael Hastings
- Bruel & Kjaer Vibro
Join Us at Reliable Plant Conference 2025!
The Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition, co-located with the Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition, is a 4-day event dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in maintenance and reliability. With expert-led learning sessions, access to cutting-edge tools and technologies offered by over 100 exhibitors, and powerful networking experiences, this is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking to transform their maintenance strategy.
- Noria Corporation
Build, Buy, or Partner – Why Partnerships Should Receive Stronger Strategic Consideration
When evaluating a new offering or market organizations may evaluate whether the most effective approach is to build, buy, or partner. Given current interest rates and somewhat more hesitant capital investment, this can make acquisitions or organic build-out more difficult.
- Adam Napolitano
- Triple Circle Partners
Ensuring Precision Pumping: A 3D Geometric Survey
We conducted a thorough 3D geometric survey of a submersible pump, leaving no bolt hole unmeasured and no intake distance unspecified. Utilizing the CAM2 software, we constructed a coordinate system, level plane, and exact angles to ensure precision flatness and distances…
- Tony Planamento
- Advanced Mechanical Enterprises/AME
Asset Management- Organization Breeds Efficiency
Greetings #reliabilitygang, we are back with another podcast and this week we are talking about our experiences of why asset management is so important for a good robust reliability culture.
- Will Bower
- Maintain CM Ltd
Geographic Information System and Mobile Access in Your CMMS
A CMMS solution integrates GIS technology and enhanced interactive image mapping to further enhance the accuracy in tracking and mapping of assets and work orders. Users can get a comprehensive view of each asset on a floor plan…
- Josh Burkhardt
- eWorkOrders
Using a CMMS for Reporting and Analytics
The key to business growth strategies lies in the CMMS reports. They help make informed decisions related to assets and equipment, financials, and future goals. Reports offer statistics…
- Josh Burkhardt
- eWorkOrders
Achieving a Proactive Maintenance Culture and Increasing Plant Reliability
In 2017, Worthington Industries embarked on a maintenance challenge. Their goal was to improve overall plant reliability and transform their maintenance and reliability division from a reactive culture to a proactive one. It was a visionary look toward the future for the global metals manufacturing company.
- Jaidev Krishnan
- AssetWatch