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PNCWA Asset Management Committee Newsletter #9
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This newsletter has, obviously, become more of a quarterly + newsletter. While I had intentions of writing monthly last year, it just doesn't seem to happen, so in the Announcements Section below I provide some links to two website/blogs that you can review between newsletters. Also in this newsletter, there are some great links to articles and training video's that hopefully will help you develop your physical asset management program. Please feel free to email or use the "comments" functions on the blog sites to send me questions. I look forward to discussions and seeing you at the PNCWA Annual Conference September 13-16.
URGENT: There is a Free Webinar on using Microsoft Excel to do cause-effect mapping for Root-Cause Analysis this coming Friday, August 14, 2009 @ 7:00 AM PST (10:00 - 10:45 AM EDT). I attended this presentation a few weeks ago and found it very valuable as a tool for developing my workflows for CMMS implementation, see below. To register for the webinar please go to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/195591474
If you find this newsletter helpful, please feel free to forward it on to your associates and invite them to subscribe by:
1.) Sending an email to marc@wllcamg.com
2.) and add SUBSCRIBE to the subject line
I will be looking forward to your questions and comments,
Marc W. Yarlott, P.E.
marc@wllcamg.com
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Total Subscribers: 153 August 2009
Contents:
1.) Using MS Excel to Develop Workflows & Cause Analysis
2.) Key Performance Indicators to Measure Change
3.) Ultrasonic Listening as a Go No-Go Vibration Sweep Tool
4.) Announcements
5.) Q and A --- Looking for Questions
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1.) Using MS Excel to Develop Workflows & Cause Analysis
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I recently attended a FREE webinar put on by thinkreliability.com that was one of the best 45 minutes I have spent on training recently. The focus was on how to use Microsoft Excel 2003 for cause and effect diagramming. However, I think you could use the strategies demonstrated for much more including:
1.) Workflow diagramming (find more here)
2.) Process Flow diagramming
3.) Hierarchy relationship diagrams
and much more......
About three minutes of the presentation is available for a sample here: http://thinkreliability.com/video/Excel03-tips-1min42/Excel03-tips-...
You can also download their MS Excel Template for doing cause and effect diagramming at their website http://www.thinkreliability.com and signup for their next webinar training session.
This is some great training for FREE and a tool you should have in your Asset Management Toolbox!
You can find more tips on CMMS implementation here.
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2.) Key Performance Indicators to Measure Change
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At the EAM2009 conference in Daytona Beach FL in March, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation on methods of measuring change, in particular organizational change. I have come to realize during the past year, that implementing any maintenance, Asset Management, or operational change really implies that you will be making an organizational change, which can be painful if it isn't part of your plan. Even if it is part of the plan, I have struggled with how to measure what I am trying to manage. So this presentation was very interesting particularly as I have tried to identify, in my projects, if the Asset Management objectives are taking root and growing. (Look for future posts on this)
For me, the summary graphic from the presentation really helps to explain the concept:
http://reliabilityweb.com/ee-assets/my-uploads/art09/rcm09/army01.jpg.
The key, is that measuring the change of an organization is really a two axis's measurement. On the X-axis are the standard key performance indicators (KPI), or even a summary of the indicators (CM/PM, Backlog, uptime, etc...). On the y-axis are behaviors, which would be measured through observations of the manager. As the manager of a Organizational Change project, I am actually attempting to measure my own performance as much as the staff's, so care must be taken to "soft" or covertly manage these KPI's.
You can find the article here: http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/articles/measuring_sustainable_...
You can find more information on KPI's here.
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3.) Ultrasonic Listening as a Go No-Go Vibration Sweep Tool
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Vibration analysis is a very detailed data tool with lots of capability. However, vibration analysis also requires a very well trained and experienced technician to provide beneficial analysis of the results from all of that detailed data. However, many mechanics have been using their "listening" sense to quickly determine if there is a problem with gearboxes or bearing for years using something as simple as a screwdriver. New ultrasonic devices are now bringing "listening" into the 21st Century. The ability to listen can now be a great tool for a maintenance sweep of gearboxes for a go no-go analysis to quickly identify the problem equipment.
Here is a link to a short video that provide an example of how an ultrasonic might be used to pre-check a gear box reducer: http://www.rcm-1.com/tutorials/102_usound_accel_path/102_usound_acc...
If you maintain a lot of rotating equipment, consider using an ultrasonic with specific location indications and training to reduce the skill level required to monitor your equipment. Take a look at your current vibration based PM's, to see where you could implement this. Then use your vibration tech (or hire an analyst) to do the detailed analysis when a problem is identified.
You can find more information on maintenance here.
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4.) Announcements
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a.) Are you interested in implementing a Relative Criticality Analysis at your project? When I made this presentation in March at the joint PNCWA/AWWA/AMUG several people expressed interest, but the tool was not available. There is Good News! A local software developer is working on a commercially available tool and would like a few interested people to participate in a "focus" group review of the product. If you are interested, send me an email at marc@wllcamg.com with CRITICALITY in the subject line and I will add you to the email list and setup a review.
b.) Inspiraworks has recently created a new website the Nexus Approach to Physical Asset Management (http://www.napam.net/) as a resource for physical asset managers. Along with other discussions on physical asset management, space has been made available for an archive of the PNCWA Asset Management Committee Newsletters here: http://www.napam.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&...
c.) Previously, I have mentioned my personal blog where I jot down ideas for this newsletter. This is a "scrapbook" of physical asset management ideas and links. You can find it here: http://ydesign72705.blogspot.com/
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5.) Q and A --- Looking for Questions
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During the past newsletters, I have answered questions that I have received via email or conversations with many of you. This has been great, but I would like to point out that there are now other ways to contact or ask questions. The posts of the newsletters archive on http://www.napam.net/ and the http://ydesign72705.blogspot.com/ both offer you the ability to add comments. This is a great place to ask questions as you read through the material. I will continue to select a question to answer in Section 5 on this newsletter, but I will also answer in somewhat real time on both of these forums. So go ahead and ask a question!
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URGENT: There is a Free Webinar on using Microsoft Excel to do cause-effect mapping for Root-Cause Analysis this coming Friday, August 14, 2009 @ 7:00 AM PST (10:00 - 10:45 AM EDT). I attended this presentation a few weeks ago and found it very valuable as a tool for developing my workflows for CMMS implementation, see below. To register for the webinar please go to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/195591474
If you find this newsletter helpful, please feel free to forward it on to your associates and invite them to subscribe by:
1.) Sending an email to marc@wllcamg.com
2.) and add SUBSCRIBE to the subject line
I will be looking forward to your questions and comments,
Marc W. Yarlott, P.E.
marc@wllcamg.com
**********************************************************
Total Subscribers: 153 August 2009
Contents:
1.) Using MS Excel to Develop Workflows & Cause Analysis
2.) Key Performance Indicators to Measure Change
3.) Ultrasonic Listening as a Go No-Go Vibration Sweep Tool
4.) Announcements
5.) Q and A --- Looking for Questions
***********************************************************
================================================
1.) Using MS Excel to Develop Workflows & Cause Analysis
================================================
I recently attended a FREE webinar put on by thinkreliability.com that was one of the best 45 minutes I have spent on training recently. The focus was on how to use Microsoft Excel 2003 for cause and effect diagramming. However, I think you could use the strategies demonstrated for much more including:
1.) Workflow diagramming (find more here)
2.) Process Flow diagramming
3.) Hierarchy relationship diagrams
and much more......
About three minutes of the presentation is available for a sample here: http://thinkreliability.com/video/Excel03-tips-1min42/Excel03-tips-...
You can also download their MS Excel Template for doing cause and effect diagramming at their website http://www.thinkreliability.com and signup for their next webinar training session.
This is some great training for FREE and a tool you should have in your Asset Management Toolbox!
You can find more tips on CMMS implementation here.
Return to TOC
================================================
2.) Key Performance Indicators to Measure Change
================================================
At the EAM2009 conference in Daytona Beach FL in March, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation on methods of measuring change, in particular organizational change. I have come to realize during the past year, that implementing any maintenance, Asset Management, or operational change really implies that you will be making an organizational change, which can be painful if it isn't part of your plan. Even if it is part of the plan, I have struggled with how to measure what I am trying to manage. So this presentation was very interesting particularly as I have tried to identify, in my projects, if the Asset Management objectives are taking root and growing. (Look for future posts on this)
For me, the summary graphic from the presentation really helps to explain the concept:
http://reliabilityweb.com/ee-assets/my-uploads/art09/rcm09/army01.jpg.
The key, is that measuring the change of an organization is really a two axis's measurement. On the X-axis are the standard key performance indicators (KPI), or even a summary of the indicators (CM/PM, Backlog, uptime, etc...). On the y-axis are behaviors, which would be measured through observations of the manager. As the manager of a Organizational Change project, I am actually attempting to measure my own performance as much as the staff's, so care must be taken to "soft" or covertly manage these KPI's.
You can find the article here: http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/articles/measuring_sustainable_...
You can find more information on KPI's here.
Return to TOC
================================================
3.) Ultrasonic Listening as a Go No-Go Vibration Sweep Tool
================================================
Vibration analysis is a very detailed data tool with lots of capability. However, vibration analysis also requires a very well trained and experienced technician to provide beneficial analysis of the results from all of that detailed data. However, many mechanics have been using their "listening" sense to quickly determine if there is a problem with gearboxes or bearing for years using something as simple as a screwdriver. New ultrasonic devices are now bringing "listening" into the 21st Century. The ability to listen can now be a great tool for a maintenance sweep of gearboxes for a go no-go analysis to quickly identify the problem equipment.
Here is a link to a short video that provide an example of how an ultrasonic might be used to pre-check a gear box reducer: http://www.rcm-1.com/tutorials/102_usound_accel_path/102_usound_acc...
If you maintain a lot of rotating equipment, consider using an ultrasonic with specific location indications and training to reduce the skill level required to monitor your equipment. Take a look at your current vibration based PM's, to see where you could implement this. Then use your vibration tech (or hire an analyst) to do the detailed analysis when a problem is identified.
You can find more information on maintenance here.
Return to TOC
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4.) Announcements
================================================
a.) Are you interested in implementing a Relative Criticality Analysis at your project? When I made this presentation in March at the joint PNCWA/AWWA/AMUG several people expressed interest, but the tool was not available. There is Good News! A local software developer is working on a commercially available tool and would like a few interested people to participate in a "focus" group review of the product. If you are interested, send me an email at marc@wllcamg.com with CRITICALITY in the subject line and I will add you to the email list and setup a review.
b.) Inspiraworks has recently created a new website the Nexus Approach to Physical Asset Management (http://www.napam.net/) as a resource for physical asset managers. Along with other discussions on physical asset management, space has been made available for an archive of the PNCWA Asset Management Committee Newsletters here: http://www.napam.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&...
c.) Previously, I have mentioned my personal blog where I jot down ideas for this newsletter. This is a "scrapbook" of physical asset management ideas and links. You can find it here: http://ydesign72705.blogspot.com/
Return to TOC
================================================
5.) Q and A --- Looking for Questions
================================================
During the past newsletters, I have answered questions that I have received via email or conversations with many of you. This has been great, but I would like to point out that there are now other ways to contact or ask questions. The posts of the newsletters archive on http://www.napam.net/ and the http://ydesign72705.blogspot.com/ both offer you the ability to add comments. This is a great place to ask questions as you read through the material. I will continue to select a question to answer in Section 5 on this newsletter, but I will also answer in somewhat real time on both of these forums. So go ahead and ask a question!
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