INDUSTRIAL TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES INMT 2345

INDUSTRIAL TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES INMT 2345 - 01 Vern Wilson

Gas Plant in Rockies

� Learning about responsibilities ◦ Primary job to identify and correct problems ◦ Exercise good judgment � In ◦ ◦ �Recognize normal ops �Detect developing probs �Diagnose probable causes �Repair with minimal downtime Big Plants Diagnose the problem Decide whether or not to SI Make minor adjustments Call in specialists � RECOGNIZING NORMAL OPS � LEARNING NORMAL OPS � BASIC TESTING � REDUCING DOWNTIME Objectives

�ROUTINE REPAIRS �EMERGENCY REPAIRS Objectives

Large Pumping Unit

REFERENCES Manuals Drawings Records Manufacturer

British Columbia Gas Plant

EQUIPMENT REPAIRS Check the records Once you’ve identified it – Fix it – Get approval Use your reference material – blue prints/manuals Range from small to huge

Amoco Canada

START HERE Jan 28, 2010 TYPES OF FAILURES Electrical Mechanical - Structural Hydraulic – plumbing Chemical Design Manufacturing Faulty Construction

�Basic Sales Brochures �Reference Manuals – provide PM, regular and major info �Reps – available when needed by phone – or field call �Study Installation, Start Up, and maintenance sections �Enlarged photos with part id �Cutaways �Tear down and rebuild MANUFACTURERS HELP

�Design your own PM �Use them for troubleshooting �Service as you go �Determine if you need a work Order �Watch for changes that were made without records RECORDS

�FIRST KILL THE CIRCUIT �TOUCH WITH THE BACK OF YOUR HAND �Voltmeter �Ohmmeter �Ammeter ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT

�Pressure Gauges �Thermometers GENERAL TEST EQUIPMENT

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