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Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance

Hello everyone. Hope this message meets you well.

I have some questions regarding PM and CM definition which have popped up in my organization.

My organization changes lubricant based on the condition of the oil analysis report, not according to OEM schedule. Although other components are as per the oil change interval as well.

They have defined PM as below:

Preventive maintenance is a series of activities that are regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.

The objective of preventive maintenance can be summarized as follows:

• Maintain assets and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures before they develop into major failure.
• Maintenance, including tests, measurements, adjustments, and parts replacement, performed specifically to prevent failure from occurring.
• Record asset health condition for analysis which leads to the development of corrective tasks.

I have argued that this definition is not correct and have been tasked with a more comprehensive definition, based on the current practice of condition-based oil intervals.

Based on the definitions above, we have had these arguments

Scenario 1: if for example a compressor valve failed, and they plan to change it during the next PM or during the next available shutdown period, the classify it as a PM because it is planned. I advised that this is a CM, as a component failed even if there is a plan to replace it.

Scenario 2: A coupling failed. Due to this failure, a campaign was introduced to replace all other couplings on other units. They classify as a PM.

Scenario 3: If they see a cylinder head temperature lower than other cylinders on the unit, and they proactively stop the unit to change a failed spark plug, they classify it as a PM. I on the other hand, emphasize it's a CM because of a failed plug.

My definition says any activity performed outside the PM interval is a CM, whether planned or unplanned so far, a failed component was replaced.

Thank you for your help and guidance