Data collection and control room monitors are necessary. These, however, can be costly and sometimes difficult to justify. In some cases, they are used unnecessarily. Training maintenance technicians, operators, planners and supervisors with new installations is, I believe, critical. Most OEMs will assist with the first start-up and any initial training.
Most plants have standard start-up procedures that work in a large number of applications.
The plant operation must dictate specific start-up and shutdown procedures in dangerous environments. Our company holds vendors and outside shops accountable for proper repair standards. We also make sure to provide them with documentation to represent our stricter standards, because typical OEM standards are looser than ours. With vertical pumps, the use of advanced polymer alloy bearings has a place in today s search for longer run times. These bearings can take some dry start time, which is needed in many situations.