Framework to Manage Aging Oleochemical Plant Assets through Computerized Maintenance Management System

Abstract

The aim of this study is to provide insights and promotes awareness and understanding of related aging factors in oleochemical industry. Establish a framework to manage aging assets through computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The methodology adopted was to identify key factors related to aging failure based on collation of incidents and breakdowns from one of the largest oleochemical industries in Malaysia. The databases of incident reports and breakdown were reviewed in detail and make judgment on whether or not any of them was a contributing factor to aging failure. The framework in aging asset management was developed based on multiple successful CMMS implementation and roll outs, suitable to be implemented in any CMMS software. The findings of data and reviews are incorporated into the framework to manage and maintain the service life of each aging assets in oleochemical industry effectively. The framework also helps and guides maintenance managers, engineers and practitioners understand aging factor, deal pragmatically with safety, environmental and business risk to meet statutory and company requirements. This research has shown that aging related failure M.O.D.E (maintenance, operation, design and environment) are significant contributor to aging related incident or breakdown in oleochemical industry. These aging assets can be managed effectively through guided and systematic framework in CMMS to address the aging related failure across all relevant asset types as available in oleochemical industry.