RAM analysis: maintainability, availability and reliability

The acronym RAM stands for Reliability, Avaliability and Maintenability, the pillars for the industry to function as expected. And to measure these indicators, there are a series of tools and methods that help make these concepts tangible: RAM analysis. RAM analysis aims to ensure that operating, maintenance and disposal costs remain below an acceptable level.… Continue reading RAM analysis: maintainability, availability and reliability

Ball mill failure: how mining company mitigated costs

Identifying a fault in a ball mill allowed an Australian mining company to save millions of dollars. Check it out! At the end of 2023, the monitoring team of a large Australian mining company identified a significant increase in vibration on the input shaft of the ball mill gearbox in one of their plants. This… Continue reading Ball mill failure: how mining company mitigated costs

Drilling rig: failure modes and monitoring solutions

A drilling rig is a machine used for drilling into the ground or into rocks when they are extremely rigid or require deep drilling. There are three main drilling techniques: Failure modes in drilling rig components Combustion engine faults This component is responsible for transforming thermal energy into mechanical energy, providing the driving force needed… Continue reading Drilling rig: failure modes and monitoring solutions

Wind turbines: how to increase the reliability of this asset

Wind turbine: learn about its main components and how to monitor this asset According to the National Electricity System Operator (ONS), wind power accounts for 10.9% of the Brazilian electricity matrix and is expected to reach 13.6% by 2025. This growth is linked to the pursuit of increased clean energy production, in order to honor… Continue reading Wind turbines: how to increase the reliability of this asset

Grain rolling mills: everything you need to know

Grain rolling mills are assets responsible for processing cereals in order to turn them into food suitable for animal digestion. Grain rolling takes place by passing the grain between two rollers, which can be smooth, knurled or grooved. This process crushes and fragments the grains. The nutritional value of the processed cereals is thus altered,… Continue reading Grain rolling mills: everything you need to know