Consistency based on thoroughly understood principles is the key to achieving optimum change with maximum results. For that reason, irrespective of the size or extent of the project, we work within tried and tested procedures that have proved their worth in a variety of projects.
Condition monitoring
A vital element in preventing unplanned downtime is to understand the condition of the plant. To that end, Optimum has developed a comprehensive suite of condition monitoring tools that help us to gauge the current situation, identify potential problems and nip them in the bud before they develop into major concerns.
Optimum’s innovative approach to maintenance embraces the latest predictive and analytical technologies, including:
- Condition based monitoring
- Fluorescent refrigerant leak detection
- Spectrometric analysis of lubricants
- Thermographic photo analysis
- Vibration analysis
Each monitoring regime is geared to the criticality of specific systems or components, so that the most important items receive the highest levels of protection. This approach can be used as an alternative to traditional calendar-type maintenance or the two techniques can be used side-by-side within a tailored maintenance solution.
Optimum has developed an advanced asset management program to analyse condition monitoring data, forecast future works and enable accurate budgeting for future plant replacement.