Description:

This presentation builds on the "Asset Health Monitoring" talk from the 2024 Calgary Pump Symposium and explores how Pembina has improved its approach to keeping pumps running efficiently and reliably.

 

Key topics include:

• Real-world pump failure case studies: Sharing lessons learned from failure modes not initially anticipated within the scope or capabilities of the tool.

• How we pinpointed the root cause of issues: Explaining the step-by-step process employed to troubleshoot pump failures, even when the failure symptoms look similar.

• Using key metrics to prioritize maintenance: Highlighting drill down metrics that help to identify which pumps need attention first.

• A more complete way to monitor pump health: Combining different methods like hydraulic performance checks, condition monitoring tools, maintenance history, seal reliability, and operator feedback to create a clear picture of pump health. This approach also helps plan future pump repairs and more proactively identify budget needs.

• Expanding monitoring to more pump types: Applying these methods not just to centrifugal pumps, but also to Positive Displacement (PD) pumps.

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