State of Damage: This is the current condition of a machine or its parts compared to
its ideal (designed) state. Knowing this helps assess how close the machinery is to
failure.
Survival Probability is the chance that a machine, component, or system will
continue working without failure for a certain period of time under specific
conditions.
Technical Diagnostics
This is the process of identifying and evaluating the current condition of machinery or
components to detect potential problems early.
Purpose: To assess the state of health or damage.
Conclusions about the state of damage are not absolute but based on
probabilities.
This is because damage processes (e.g., wear, fatigue, or corrosion) are
influenced by many uncertain factors, such as operating conditions,
material properties, and environmental influences.
Direct measuring techniques are used to determine the difference between the
initial state of a component (before wear) and its state after the wear process.
Types of Measurements:
Linear Measurement: Measures changes in dimensions, such as thickness or
length. Example: reduction in the thickness of a brake pad.
Volumetric Measurement: Calculates the volume of material lost due to
wear. Example: material removed from a worn-out gear.
Mass Measurement: Measures the loss in weight due to material removal.
Example: weight reduction of a cutting tool.
· Measurement Quantities:
· Absolute Measurements:
o Show the total amount of wear accumulated over the entire operational
period.
o Example: An average worn thickness of 2 mm in a bearing surface.
Related Measurements:
o Show the rate of wear relative to the duration of operation or use.
o Example: A wear rate of 0.01 mm per hour of operation.
On-condition maintenance refers to maintenance activities that are
based on the real-time condition of machinery rather than a set schedule
or time-based intervals.
On-Condition Maintenance in Relation to the P-F Interval:
Early Detection: On-condition maintenance aims to detect
potential failures as early as possible in the P-F interval, before
they progress to a functional failure.
Timing: On-condition tasks are carried out at intervals less than
the P-F interval, meaning maintenance is performed before the
failure deteriorates to the point where it would cause operational
disruption.
Goal: By detecting potential failures early (closer to the P stage),
maintenance can be performed in a timely manner, reducing the
risk of unplanned downtime and optimizing resource usage.
