Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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56 | November - December 2014 | www.machinerylubrication.com PERSPECTIVE Be sure the program is reviewed periodi- cally or whenever there are changes to the plant's machines, lubricants, oil analysis results or reliability objectives. Program Assessment A self-assessment can be completed by scoring each of the 20 essential elements (shown on page 54) on a scale from 1 to 4. A score of 1 would indicate that the element hasn't been considered or there is no information on whether it has been included in the program design/implemen- tation. A score of 2 should be recorded when there is little evidence that the element has been considered. A score of 3 signifies that appropriate documentation is available showing that the element has been considered for the program. A score of 4 would suggest that the element has been considered, discussed and docu- mented for the program design/ implementation. The final score is the sum of the 20 individual scores. Self-Assessment Interpretation Programs with scores of 80 and higher are working well but still may have a few areas that can be enhanced. An implemen- tation plan that addresses specific issues can help you achieve greater reliability. Programs that score between 50 and 79 have their strengths, but several aspects need to be corrected. Programs scoring below 49 have a number of opportunities for improvement. Scores in this range indi- cate that you may be missing critical information from your machines. Regardless of your current score, there is always room to improve. Through regular assessments, you can revitalize your oil analysis program and maximize its potential. About the Author Alejandro Meza is a senior technical consul- tant with Noria Corporation. He has more than 20 years of experience in the lubricant industry, technical ser vices, quality assurance, training, consulting and development in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and the Americas region. Contact Alejandro at ameza@noria. com to learn how Noria can help you assess your oil analysis program. 1. Publication Title: Machinery Lubrication 2. Publication Number: 021-695 3. Filing Date: October 23, 2014 4. Issue Frequency: Bi-monthly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 6 6. Annual Subscription Price: Free to qualified subscribers 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher: Mike Ramsey, Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 Editor: Jason Sowards, Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 Managing Editor: Jason Sowards, Noria Corporation, 1328 E. 43rd Ct., Tulsa, OK 74105 10. 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I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). Machinery Lubrication Statement of Ownership 2014 64% of lubrication professionals say their oil analysis program is reviewed at least on an annual basis, according to a recent survey at MachineryLubrication.com