To-date, much of the emphasis in varnish removal has been placed on turbomachinery systems - and rightly so given its prevalence, asset costs and downtime costs. But varnish is a catch-all term for deposit formation in lube oil systems that can also affect gears and hydraulic systems. In this session, we'll look at how that varnish can form, where it is likely to show up, and what we can do to prevent or remove it.

The Japan Fleet of Solar Turbines exhibit many types of learnings for those within the field. In this session, David And Tomo will take the audience through some learnings and experiences that they have encountered while working on these turbines in some harsh environments. They will present key findings on ways to handle particular challenges and solutions they found within their fleet. 

A P-F Curve is used in the Maintenance and Reliability world to combine two concepts: asset degraded condition (still functioning) and failure (loss of function). Its main objective is to guide an operator as to when a repair is due based on the health status of the asset. 

In this presentation, the two authors collaborate and use real life data from a manufacturing plant to build a P-F curve. The first part of the presentation covers the construction of the curve using Reliability Engineering principles. The second part applies the learnings from the P-F curve directly into the Asset Management program.                                                                

This session offers an in-depth exploration of the strategic development of a precision-driven lubrication regimen to enhance equipment reliability. It addresses the challenge of transitioning routine lubrication from a maintenance task to a core component of competitive advantage.

Creating such a plan is often ambiguous, and engineers may struggle to create a robust and accurate lubrication work plan. Mike Johnson will provide a roadmap to build an efficient and reliable machine lubrication service plan.

The presentation will provide insights into the importance of lubricant selection, application methods, and equipment maintenance schedules. The presenter will also touch on the role of technology in creating a precision lubrication work plan.

Participants will acquire a holistic understanding of creating a strategic lubrication plan that prevents equipment failure and positions lubrication as a key element in achieving operational excellence and competitive differentiation.