Table
1.
Common
fault
types
identified
Fault
type
Description
Possible
actions
Benefits
Maturity
Bearing
Wear
Vibration
analysis
is
well
known
to
detect
bearing
wear.
In
our
multiple
installations,
we
have
found
cases
of
bearing
wear
both
in
the
pump
and
the
motor.
One
case
was
when
the
customer
used
an
existing
motor
from
site
during
an
upgrade
of
the
pump
size.
Our
remote
monitoring
experts
detected
rising
vibration
levels,
specifically
related
to
the
Ball
Pass
Frequency
of
the
inner
race
(BPFI)
shape
on
the
motor
bearing.
Upon
discovery,
we
promptly
informed
our
local
Area
Manager,
who
then
informed
the
customer
and
initiated
a
plan
to
replace
the
motor
bearing
in
the
upcoming
weeks.
The
customer
scheduled
a
motor
bearing
changeout
during
a
planned
shutdown.
•
Elimination
of unplanned
downtime.
•
Ensured
safe
and uninterrupted
plant
operation.
•
Enhanced
visibility
into
equipment
condition.
High
Lubrication
Multiple
excessive
application
of
lubrication
or
the
lack
of
lubrication
has
been
identified
using
condition
monitoring
services.
In
the
case
below,
excessive
grease
was
applied
by
the
customer.
Consequently,
the
pump
temperature
reading
went
above
70°C,
the
alarm
level
configured
for
this
pump.
In
cases
where
the
lack
of
lubrication
was
identified,
the
site
team
has
been
informed
to
fill
lubrication
according
to
OEM
specification.
Whilst
excessive
lubrication
increase
resistance
to
movement.
In
that
case,
we
closely
monitored
the
case
and
a
planned
stripping
of
bearing
was
arranged.
•
Reliable
pump
with
maintenance
support
alerts.
•
Simplifies
operator
tasks.
•
Enhances
maintenance
efficiency.
•
Minimizes
unplanned
downtime.
•
Increases
equipment
lifespan.
High
1100 XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress 2024 Proceedings/Washington, DC/Sep 29–Oct 3
1.
Common
fault
types
identified
Fault
type
Description
Possible
actions
Benefits
Maturity
Bearing
Wear
Vibration
analysis
is
well
known
to
detect
bearing
wear.
In
our
multiple
installations,
we
have
found
cases
of
bearing
wear
both
in
the
pump
and
the
motor.
One
case
was
when
the
customer
used
an
existing
motor
from
site
during
an
upgrade
of
the
pump
size.
Our
remote
monitoring
experts
detected
rising
vibration
levels,
specifically
related
to
the
Ball
Pass
Frequency
of
the
inner
race
(BPFI)
shape
on
the
motor
bearing.
Upon
discovery,
we
promptly
informed
our
local
Area
Manager,
who
then
informed
the
customer
and
initiated
a
plan
to
replace
the
motor
bearing
in
the
upcoming
weeks.
The
customer
scheduled
a
motor
bearing
changeout
during
a
planned
shutdown.
•
Elimination
of unplanned
downtime.
•
Ensured
safe
and uninterrupted
plant
operation.
•
Enhanced
visibility
into
equipment
condition.
High
Lubrication
Multiple
excessive
application
of
lubrication
or
the
lack
of
lubrication
has
been
identified
using
condition
monitoring
services.
In
the
case
below,
excessive
grease
was
applied
by
the
customer.
Consequently,
the
pump
temperature
reading
went
above
70°C,
the
alarm
level
configured
for
this
pump.
In
cases
where
the
lack
of
lubrication
was
identified,
the
site
team
has
been
informed
to
fill
lubrication
according
to
OEM
specification.
Whilst
excessive
lubrication
increase
resistance
to
movement.
In
that
case,
we
closely
monitored
the
case
and
a
planned
stripping
of
bearing
was
arranged.
•
Reliable
pump
with
maintenance
support
alerts.
•
Simplifies
operator
tasks.
•
Enhances
maintenance
efficiency.
•
Minimizes
unplanned
downtime.
•
Increases
equipment
lifespan.
High
1100 XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress 2024 Proceedings/Washington, DC/Sep 29–Oct 3