Nine Ways To Get Conditioning Monitoring Done

There are some signs through which we know that something is wrong with the appliances or equipment that we are using. Today many fault measuring devices are available which prevent the machine from going bust during the operation.

To identify the faults before they arise, we take the help of condition monitoring. It consists of measuring equipment parameters that detect failure. This equipment is proficient in spotting changes in the machine’s functionality and thus helps prevent a breakdown. It also helps to save on maintenance and increases your equipment’s life. But you can only enjoy these benefits if you choose the right condition monitoring type for your machinery and equipment. 

Nine Types Of Condition-Based Monitoring 

Basic analysis and inspection of the equipment is the first step in condition monitoring. It helps to identify small but relevant changes such as abnormal heat, weird sounds, bad odor, and more. However, condition-monitoring techniques are not limited to simple inspection. Today conditional monitoring equipment is designed using the latest technology to perform various complex tasks.

Here are nine types of condition monitoring that you must know:  

• Oil analysis identifies wear and tear in the equipment. It helps to identify the issue on time, which can reduce major problems such as a gearbox failure by 50%. An effective oil analysis and monitoring program help to increase the machines’ efficiency. It also reduces operating costs. The data can be collected and analyzed on time. After processing the data, oil analysis reveals the true condition of the machinery. 
• Vibration analysis predicts misalignments and imbalances three months before the actual breakdown. It reduces energy consumption since malfunctioning equipment utilizes more energy. 
• Motor circuit analysis is done to detect the condition of electric motors. This type of analysis focuses on reducing energy costs rather than detecting malfunctioning. It also helps to improve equipment efficiency. 
• Infrared thermography is used for predictive maintenance. It is effective in improving safety, reducing risks, and detecting failure. 
• Ultrasonic monitoring is high-level monitoring that uses high-frequency sound waves to catch leaks and cavitations.  
• Radiography is a method of non-destructive testing that allows experts to inspect internal defects, such as corrosion.  
• Laser interferometry identifies surface and subsurface defects like corrosion and cavities.  
• Electrical monitoring helps to prevent electrical mishappenings and improves safety.  
• Electromagnetic measurement is different from electrical monitoring. It measures magnetic field distortions to detect cracks, dents, corrosion, and other flaws and faults.

Uses Of Conditional Monitoring 

Condition monitoring equipment is connected to maintenance platforms that provide real-time data. This new system is cost-effective and better than predictive maintenance. AI can easily process real-time data to recognize patterns that lead to fault analysis. Here are its uses:

• Conditional monitoring helps you to manage your assets in a better manner. It helps to identify breakdowns that might arise in the future, which helps to prevent downtime. If you find that there is the possibility of failure in the functionality of the equipment, you might get the faulty part, or even the equipment replaced so that the productivity is not affected.
• Sometimes when the equipment stops working, an emergency repair service is called to resolve the issue. Such problems not only take a lot of time but also cost a lot of money. Conditional monitoring helps to reduce costs by identifying the problem even before it arises. Once you have identified the problem, you can call for maintenance and repair services to resolve the issue.
• Conditional monitoring offers the basis to build predictive algorithms in the future that uses the previous data to predict future problems.

 Conclusion

A variety of condition monitoring techniques are available in the market. Select the methods that that is best for your equipment and integrate them into your maintenance platform 

to identify faults and improve safety.