Troubleshooting Paper Machine Problems Through Thermal Imaging

Corrective Maintenance Task. Generation is best performed by the. same personnel who perform corrective maintenance. The normal. technician’s time schedule does not. allow the time to document tasks in. detail. Some companies rely on the maintenance supervisor to document. and implement new preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.

Part 6 of 9 on Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals: Chipping - symptoms, causes, failure modes, and solutions.

Personnel should follow a system when troubleshooting. The following articles outlines the STOP System and seven things to consider when troubleshooting hydraulics.

Part 2 of 9 on Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals: Wide Wear Track - symptoms, causes, failure modes, and solutions.

In a properly operating bearing the race ways and rolling elements will become dull in appearance. This dullness is not an indication of wear and has no affect on the life of the bearing. These dull surfaces form the visible paths that I will be referring to in the following paragraphs, so their appearance and location is important in analyzing any type of bearing failure.

Expert troubleshooters have a good understanding of the operation of electrical components that are used in circuits they are familiar with, and even ones they are not. They use a system or approach that allows them to logically and systematically analyze a circuit and determine exactly what is wrong. They also understand and effectively use tools such as prints, diagrams and test instruments to identify defective components. Finally, they have had the opportunity to develop and refine their troubleshooting skills.

Part 7 of 9 on Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals: Coking or Crystallized - symptoms, causes, failure modes, and solutions.