Build reliability centered maintenance program
Central Valley, California
This client wanted to build a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Program, but didn't have adequate budget to perform analysis and implementation at one time. Because there was repair, replace, and rehab work coming up, the client included RCM as a necessary element in construction projects related.
Topics Covered
Cost
Initial: 2 Million USD
Funding
General Fund/Existing Public Funds
Project Status
Operational since 2019
Gov Champion
City Engineers
Problem Addressed
A California wastewater plant was experiencing recurring asset failures that put it at risk for potential regulatory violations.
Like facilities across the nation, California water and wastewater facilities have aging infrastructure and assets and lack adequate budgets to tackle the challenges they face.
Recurring asset failures, especially critical assets such as Ultraviolet Disinfection System, were stressing operations staff and bringing the facility concern about potential regulatory violations down the road. They wanted to build stronger systems to trust the reliability of the facility and its treatment of wastewater.
Solutions Used
The facility is using a staged Reliability Centered Maintenance approach to improve the reliability of plant operations
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) helps facilities extend the life of aging assets, improve the lifecycle costs of new assets, and improve the reliability of operations.
This can help facilities and owners build the breathing room they need to develop long-term asset management solutions built around providing reliable service. At this facility, the budget for comprehensive risk assessment and program development wasn't available, but Pinnacle is flexible in working with facilities and owners, recommending a staged approach to more slowly build reliability into the system during system upgrades.
Outcomes
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Improved operations and maintenance management
2
Longer asset lifespan
3
Expected reduced lifecycle costs
4
Better performance tracking from baseline at construction
Something Unique
Employing a staged approach to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis and implementation is not typical, but it worked here. This gave the client the opportunity to experience the benefits of RCM as each stage was completed, building support within the department for this solution.
Who Should Consider
We recommend full plant RCM, because it allows for clearer understanding of how the plant works as a whole. But clients who lack adequate funding or want a demonstration, can benefit from a staged approach.
Last Updated
Mar 22nd, 2022Keywords
