Posts By: Carlos E. Torres
Visual Inspections as the Cornerstone of Condition-Based Maintenance: A Comprehensive Framework for Integration into Condition Monitoring Programs
When I talk to maintenance managers, many are surprised when I tell them that visual inspections are the first condition monitoring tool [1] that should be used in any company before investments in more sophisticated instruments and online systems. Rare is the company that has a visual inspection...
» Read moreStrengthening Risk Management with Condition-Based Maintenance: How Power-MI Users Secure Better Insurance Contracts
For years, I’ve observed how some of our clients at Power-MI have leveraged Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) to achieve outstanding operational benefits. One of the most surprising yet powerful outcomes is how these clients use Power-MI to demonstrate controlled risk and consistent reliabilit...
» Read moreThe Economic Benefits of Condition-Based Maintenance
Over the years as a provider of condition-based maintenance technology, I've noticed a rather curious trend. Most hardware sales are in the final months of the year, precisely when maintenance departments are closing their budgets. It's common practice for maintenance managers with leftover funds...
» Read moreChallenges in Implementing Condition-Based Maintenance
A while ago, a former university classmate of mine, now a maintenance manager at a large manufacturing plant, shared a cautionary tale that perfectly encapsulates the challenges many organizations face when implementing Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM). His company had hired a consultant to des...
» Read moreThe P-F Curve: A Cornerstone in Condition-Based Maintenance
In today's industrial landscape, efficiency and reliability are critical. Unplanned downtimes and equipment failures lead to financial losses, production disruptions, and safety issues. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) has become a key strategy to ensure asset reliability and longevity, with the...
» Read moreThe History and Evolution of Condition-Based Maintenance
In the rapidly advancing industrial landscape, maintenance practices have significantly evolved to enhance operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and cost-effectiveness. One of the most pivotal strategies that have emerged is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM). CBM leverages real-time dat...
» Read moreMaintenance Categories: A Comprehensive Guide Based on ISO 14224
In the industrial sector—particularly within the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries—maintenance is far more than a routine task; it's the backbone of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Over the past 20 years in maintenance management, I've witnessed firsthand h...
» Read morePredictive Maintenance Goals and Metrics: Harnessing the Power of PdM Software
In the realm of engineering, particularly for those of us dedicated to the fusion of mechanical prowess and mechatronic sophistication, the implementation of predictive maintenance (PdM) stands out as a game-changer. As a seasoned professional in this field and a lecturer at the postgraduate lev...
» Read moreVibration Analysis of Steam Turbines
Steam turbines are considered critical auxiliaries for operation in industrial and manufacturing plants. They are primarily used as prime movers for mechanical devices such as pumps, compressors, fans and generators for specific work in the plant processes. The function of a steam turbine is to ...
» Read morePredictive Maintenance Expert: Carlos E. Torres Shares His Perspectives and Knowledge
.... Interview published in /Revista Predictiva 21/, Year 9, No. 46, PP. 61-62. December 2023. [1] *Tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Carlos Torres?* Sure! I'm a globetrotting Salvadoran, born to an Argentine mom and Salvadoran dad. I must confess that I wasn't exactly the best student i...
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What is Power-MI?
Power-MI is a cloud based solution that allows you to design & manage your condition-based maintenance plan integrating all techniques into one platform. Easy reporting, automatic work orders and CMMS integration.
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