Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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" Sustain Maintaining lubrication excellence beyond Noria's Lubrication Program Development means personnel must seek continuous improvement. Noria addresses this need by providing access to its technical team for as- needed consulting, failure investigation, training, job skills assessments and diagnostic support. Task-based Training and On-the-Job Coaching Achieving the cultural change necessary for lubrication excellence can be difficult, which is why Noria strives for management support and a knowledgeable, motivated lubrication team. Bringing Noria's acclaimed training programs onsite can help those charged with new lubrication practices to understand the importance of their work. Monitoring Program Success Noria's extensive knowledge of oil analysis means clients have access to world-class monitoring practices. Noria can support ongoing best practices by implementing testing and training to interpret data within the context of individual plants and goals. What They Do: The Sinclair refinery processes three different types of crude oil with a daily output of around 80,000 barrels. The Problems: 1. Frequent bearing and seal failures 2. Reactive maintenance 3. Poor storage and handling The Solution: Noria's Lubrication Program Development benchmark assessment offered a clear path forward and outlined which issues to address first. Following Noria's instruction, machinery lubrication best practices were implemented, and the Sinclair refinery shifted from a reactive to a proactive maintenance approach. Lube oils were correctly stocked and warehoused. Proper oil sampling and analysis based on LPD staff training led to detection of root causes and dramatically fewer failures. The Result: Machine breakdown frequency went from once every 3 years to once every 5.25 years. Sinclair's lubrication consumption was reduced by 20,000 gallons, translating to savings of approximately $500,000. Sinclair was also awarded the 2013 ICML John R. Battle Award for lubrication excellence. Success at Sinclair, WY Noria Workforce Solutions Noria Workforce Solutions (NWS) is a staffing service that goes beyond just matching a résumé to a job description. We leverage our network and training excellence to bring you professionals just for your needs. Short-term Services – Need help upgrading your lube room or installing new hardware during a shutdown? We can do it all. Full-time Services – Whether you are starting from the ground up or need highly skilled technicians, Noria Workforce Solutions can help. NWS can staff your entire lubrication department, including management, engineers and technicians. noria.com/workforce-solutions Translating to Savings of Approximately $500,000