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PUB NO 230-2014
Scope
The scope of this Publication covers rotating mechanical equipment operated within the petrochemical@ process and power industries. The types of equipment covered are those listed in Table 1@ which is included within Section 3.4. Specifically covered equipment types include pumps@ fans@ compressors@ generators@ motors@ gearboxes and certain types of turbine. Such equipment is designed to operate continuously for many years but there are some deterioration mechanisms that start to take place over a longer time frame ?C at least 5 to 10 years after the equipment is commissioned. Users may determine that other types of equipment not listed here (or in Table 1) fall under the scope of this guidance. However@ it is understood that the application of EEMUA 230 is done at the user's discretion. The following assumptions have been made in the preparation of this Publication: A normal maintenance programme is being carried out; The maintenance programme includes inspections@ scheduled either by time unning hours or by the condition of the machinery; Condition monitoring is being carried out including regular vibration monitoring as a minimum; Routine inspection/testing of machine protective systems (such as trips / trip valve operation / relief valves) is being carried out. As well as additional inspections@ replacement of part or the entire machine may be necessary or simply advisable. The guide aims to highlight where a review of upgrade and replacement options may be beneficial. A large topic that is not covered in this document is the initial design of rotating mechanical equipment@ which is assumed to be correct@ or to have been dealt with during commissioning or in the first few years of operation. This Publication does not describe repairs or reclamation necessary as a result of failures in service. Such failures may cause serious damage to the machine and may threaten its continued long term operation. Some topics are included in this guide that are not related to machine failures@ e.g. the change in regulatory requirements and the changes in instrumented machine protection.
PUB NO 230-2014 history
2014PUB NO 230-2014 Ageing rotating equipment Guide for maintenance and operation (Edition 1)