Condition Monitoring
Case Studies and Stories
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
CONNECT Conversations
Ten Things a Lubrication Engineer Can Do
Lubrication technicians are often not shown sufficient respect (greasers?), when they represent the lifeblood of the equipment. When you have poor lubrication practices, you severely reduce the life of the equipment. Can you imagine the consequences of not keeping your car properly lubricated?
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Case Studies and Stories
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
Case Studies and Stories
RYAM’s Transformative Journey
RYAM, an industry leader, proactively integrated KCF Technologies’ Comprehensive Machine Health Platform solutions into their operations – resulting in remarkable improvements.
- Jeremy Frank
- KCF Technologies
Two Minute Tips
Condition Monitoring is a Game Changer in the Cement Industry
The cement industry operates in a high-demand, high-intensity environment where equipment failure or unexpected downtime can lead to substantial losses. Condition monitoring plays a crucial role in ensuring that equipment runs smoothly, avoiding unplanned outages, and increasing operational efficiency.
- Luca Barraco
- Fluke Reliability
Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 34: Mike Sherwin
In this episode, Eric Bevevino and Mike Sherwin talk about how they met in 1990 on their paths to becoming Navy Divers, Mike’s ROTC experience at Marquette University and how his transition experience led to him becoming a math teacher.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Two Minute Tips
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
White Papers
Which Wireless Vibration Sensors Can You Trust?
Wireless vibration sensors are an enabling technology driving the biggest improvements in asset health and reliability since the advent of route-based vibration monitoring. These sensors are one of the most important components of predictive maintenance programs because the data they generate is foundational to analytics, directing corrective maintenance tasks, and ultimately plant floor engagement with predictive maintenance.
- Jacob Loverich
- KCF Technologies
Articles
The Case for Remote Predictive Maintenance Services
The benefits of proactive maintenance naturally come from optimized asset reliability and performance. However, potential bottlenecks can still obstruct progress. Proactive maintenance has traditionally been filled with various predictive maintenance (PdM) programs that generally gather comprehensive intelligence on machinery conditions for analysis...
- Michael Dwyer
- Mobius Institute
