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Condition monitoring is the process of determining the condition of machinery while in operation. The key to a successful condition monitoring programme includes:
Knowing what to listen for
How to interpret it
When to put this knowledge to use
uccessfully using this programme enables the repair of problem components prior to failure. Condition monitoring not only helps plant personnel reduce the possibility of catastrophic failure, but also allows them to order parts in advance, schedule manpower, and plan other repairs during the downtime.
To help ensure long bearing service life, it is important to determine the condition of machinery and bearings while in operation. Good predictive maintenance will help reduce machine downtime and decrease overall maintenance costs.