M-News Edition 40
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Edition 40, November 2003 |
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ContentsIn this edition...
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Feature Article - An introduction to TPMTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a concept for maintaining plants and equipment. The goal of the TPM program is to markedly increase production while, at the same time, increasing employee morale and job satisfaction. This article, contributed by Venkat J, offers an introduction to the concepts of TPM. You will find the article at http://www.plant-maintenance.com/articles/tpm_intro.shtml. Feature Article - General Aviation Maintenance-Related Accidents reportThis report, issued by the Office of Aerospace Medicine within the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA, analyzes 10 years of National Transportation Safety Board data. Its primary conclusion was that installation errors were the leading cause of maintenance-related general aviation accidents. Are there lessons that can be learnt for general industry? Read this article at Feature Article - MCM : A New Technology in Predictive MaintenanceMCM (Motor Condition Monitor) is a device that has the capability of detecting impending mechanical and electrical failures in motors and motor based systems at the early stages of fault development. The experimental modelling technology used in MCM can automate fault detection and prevent unplanned machine failures. The paper describes the technology and presents the results of experiments that were done to prove the capability of the MCM device in fault detection. It can be read at http://www.plant-maintenance.com/articles/mcm_intro.shtml. Feature Article - How Unbalance Affects Bearing LifeThis short paper, from Ahmed M. Al-Abdan, does exactly what it says - describes how unbalance affects bearing life. It can be read at http://www.plant-maintenance.com/articles/unbalance.shtml. Book Review - Zero Breakdown StrategiesThis book is an interesting contribution to the maintenance field, and would be of interest both to those who are embarking on a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program within their organization, as well those who are looking to move beyond Failure Prevention and Prediction, and towards Failure Elimination. To read our full review, visit http://www.plant-maintenance.com/books/1569902593.shtml Recommended BooksHere are ten Maintenance-related books that we have reviewed recently, and strongly recommend:
Get more information on these and other books at http://www.plant-maintenance.com/maintenance_books.shtml. On the Lighter Side - Engineering HumorA promising young NASA aerospace engineer was killed in a horrific car accident and arrived in Heaven, protesting to St. Peter at the pearly gates. "St. Peter, I'm only 35. I'm much too young to die. I have a wonderful wife and family, so much to live for. Why in the world am I here?" St. Peter looked through a huge stack of papers, looked over the top of his glasses and said, "Well, according to all of these hours on your time sheets, you've got to be at least 108."
I hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. All feedback, comments and contributions to future editions are very welcome (as are enquiries about contributions to, and sponsorship of, this newsletter). Alexander (Sandy) Dunn
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