MAINTEC2010

Session 2                1130-1200
Pitfalls to Avoid in the Thermal Inspections of Electrical Installations

When performing electrical inspections using thermal imaging camera's, outdoors or indoors, it is very important to pay attention not only to the actual temperature of the fault detected but also to the working conditions (ratio actual load to nominal load) and the atmospheric conditions like wind speed and solar load. We will present that in fact a 10% change of the load can modify the measured temperature with a value much larger than 10% and different wind conditions can lead to very different measured results. Caution on the interpretation of results and complementary notes are necessary to avoid wrong decisions based on the measured temperature alone.

Jit Patel, Technical Sales Manager, Fluke UK Ltd
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Session 3                1215-1245
Quick & Simple Condition Monitoring – maximise return on minimum investment.
 
In the present economic climate there can be a temptation to delay implementing Condition Monitoring. However simple approaches to Condition Monitoring enable many of its benefits and savings to be achieved quickly using existing personnel and a minimum investment of time and money. This learnshop describes further the practicalities of this cost-effective strategy.

Trevor Holroyd, Managing Director, Holroyd Instruments Ltd

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Session 4                1300-1330
Energy Saving & Heat Recovery for Steam Users
 
Grant Bailey and Walton Dunlop will discuss the mechanics of a typical steam system, highlighting the areas of energy loss and explaining what changes can be made to remedy the problems.  Specifically, they will be discussing boiler flue loss, insulation, steam trapping, energy recovery and system efficiency.

Grant Bailey, Sales & Marketing Director & Walton Dunlop, Product Specialist, GEM Ltd

Session 2                1200-1230
Developing a Maintenance Strategy
With so many alternative strategies (RCM, TPM, VDM, Lean), processes (FMEA, FTA, softRCA) and systems (CMMS, EAM, ERP), it is not surprising that the maintenance function has difficulty finding a way forward.  This session will address the following:
What is a maintenance strategy and what benefits are there in following a coherent programme? How should technology developments impact on, and be incorporated into, a maintenance strategy? Where do planned and predictive maintenance fit into the strategy? How do you select the most appropriate strategy for your particular situation?

Geoff Walker, Director, Artesis

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Session  3           1215-1245
A Wireless Vibration Sensor

Extended Range RF Technology uses an ultra-narrow bandwidth radio frequency that results in -155 dBm sensitivity. This allows very long distance, point to point transmissions of vibration data in large industrial plants while using minimal amounts of power. Transmissions in plants have been achieved up to ½ mile and 14 miles outdoors.

PCB Piezotronics Ltd

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Session 5                1345-1415
Managed & Shared Services Maintenance

Mergers, acquisitions, improved service levels, reduced operating costs, improved productivity and product/service innovation are seen as cornerstones for the survival of enterprise-scaled organizations in the current business climate. This session looks at how IT can transform ‘maintenance & engineering’ in such organisations, or the operations of ‘engineering & maintenance companies’ by reducing repetitive tasks and reorganizing work processors & service delivery mechanisms as ‘managed’ or ‘shared’ services. The discussion will cover topics such as virtualisation, cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), sourcing strategies (in/near/out) and mobile workplace.

Bimal Yainne, Director, Business Development Director, Siveco Group

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Session 3                1245-1315
Advances in Antimicrobial Protection for Food Grade Lubricants

The food industry presents some unique challenges – not least in the area of lubricants and lubrication. The demands of increasingly harsh operating environments coupled with stringent safety restrictions are tough challenges to overcome in keeping equipment performance levels high. A growing concern in food plants is microbial growth in lubricants, and this session will discuss advances in antimicrobial preservatives that protect lubricants from deterioration and fouling, thus helping to maintain them in effective operating condition while preventing them from becoming a potential source of contamination of food products.

Colleen Flanagan, Category Portfolio Manager – Specialty Fluids & Food Grade Lubricants, Petro-Canada Lubricants

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Session 5                1415-1445
Best Practices in Maintenance

Some maintenance best practices are unchanging, others fast moving and dynamic. Using a mobile device we will be able to demonstrate how know-how can be easily captured in any format (text, photo, video...), shared via a social networking site, improved and delivered to the point of need instantly.

Quentin Thom, Board Member, Siveco Group, France

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Session 1                1045-1115
Problems Encountered when Overhauling Old Plant
David will discuss a case-study relating to a piece of equipment from the wastewater industry, known as a ‘Grit Rake’. He will focus on a forty-year-old machine’s catastrophic failure, and its subsequent refurbishment, which had to ensure unchanged operational characteristics. This Learnshop studies the collision of engineering eras, highlighting compatibility solutions.

David Bates, Member, Professional Sector Council, SOE/IPlantE
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Session 5                1345-1415

A presentation from the Institute of Diagnostic Engineers.
Details to follow shortly.

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Session 1                1115-1145
Benchmark Values to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air systems are proven to be safe and reliable whilst remaining, mostly, unregulated.  However, do you know how inefficient your compressed air system is and how much money you are spending unnecessarily?  This learnshop will show the key benchmarks to improve the performance of your compressed air system and what you can achieve before the need to buy new equipment.  We will also show you how you can buy new equipment without spending your money – we will not tell you what to buy, only what to ask your supplier before you buy.

Chris Dee, Executive Director, British Compressed Air Society Ltd

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Session 2                1200-1230
Using integrated CMMS and OEE Systems to underpin TPM and Operational Excellence Programmes.

This session will look at the following four main areas:
•    Effective maintenance as a critical component of operational excellence
•    The role of measure measurement in lean enterprise
•    Integrated systems supporting integrated teams
•    Quantifiable benefits and sustainable improvement

Alan France, Operations Director, Idhammar Systems & Brian Cree, Manufacturing Performance Manager, British Bakeries

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Session 4                1330-1400
Thermography – principles and practice

This session introduces the basic principles of Infrared Thermography and
shows a variety of case histories that demonstrate how many different faults can be identified, monitored and reported. Attendees will become familiar with the
benefits of IR Thermography and understand how it can be used in a
predictive maintenance programme.
 
John Willis, Training Manager, Flir Systems Ltd

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Session 5                1415-1445
"Innovation is not absolutely necessary, but then again, neither is survival"

THE INNOVATION TOOL KIT (The University of Warwick 2002)

All maintenance teams face challenges of technology transfer on a day to day basis.  Few can claim either high capability or the necessary skills in depth in this area.  This suggests that the majority of Maintenance Managers would benefit greatly from the clarity of planning and the precision of deployment that can be brought about by using a structured approach to innovation and the introduction of new processes.

Lee Weatherly will be presenting parts of the work carried out in partnership with the University of Warwick around this topic.  This work will enable the observer to firstly diagnose capability to support and promote innovation and secondly, to ensure that new technologies and processes are effectively implemented.

A presentaion from Lee Weatherly, CEO of Midland Group Training Services Ltd.