The ultimate goal of condition monitoring is to increase profitability by lowering maintenance costs and minimizing downtime. The goal can be achieved by making required changes to make sure that equipment is more reliable. The machines should be monitored every period of time to detect problems in early stage so that the most cost effective and timely repairs can be planned. Management commitment, proper staff training, and a high level of dedication are required to achieve these goals.The future of condition monitoring could involve:
• Integration of several technologies
• Several technologies may be required to ensure problems are detected in early stage.
• Analysts and technicians can be trained to become multi-skilled, rather than only dealing with a single technology. They are also required to handle multiple machines as production demands increase.
Merger between process monitoring and condition monitoring
Many companies, which implemented process monitoring and control industries, noticed the value of condition monitoring and have full understanding of the concepts and technologies. They are realizing the value of condition monitoring to the maintenance schedule and overall bottom line improvement to the organization. The line between process monitoring and condition monitoring will possibly merge in the future.
On-line monitoring and internet
Condition monitoring becomes very popular and many companies see the value of the technologies. Many advancements are rapidly being made in the area of online monitoring and internet. These applications provide the capability for immediate detection and recognize potential problems even in remote locations. Online monitoring systems will become more sophisticated, less expensive, and smarter. Many systems have automated email generation and portable web browsers enable individuals to view and analyze data, and make recommendations remotely. Applications for condition monitoring will quickly follows new advancements in communication.
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