Up Time Magazine - December 2008/January 2009 - (Page 27) future installations will be a fraction of the cost paid for the original installation, saving even more money and accelerating the ROI for additional windows. Conclusion This mill realized a return on investment very quickly while benefitting from the other intangibles of infrared windows. Specific achievements are: Return on Investment (ROI) 197 IR WIndows IR Window Installation Cost of First Inspection Cycle Cost of Second Inspection Cycle Cost of Third Inspection Cycle Cost of Fourth Inspection Cycle Cost of Fifth Inspection Cycle Windows $42,050 $18,910 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Traditional $41,375 $41,375 $41,375 $41,375 $41,375 Total Cost for 5 Cycles $70,960 $206,875 • The ability to inspect the previously un-inspectable equipment • The ability to inspect critical applications more frequently • The ability to more aggressively monitor any applications which are suspected to be running to failure • Increase in safety for personnel • Decrease in risk to plant assets and operations due to non-invasive nature of inspection – safeguarding profitability • Freeing up critical personnel who can be utilized for other valuable jobs in the plant rather than removing and reinstalling panels A portion of the financial savings were used Table 5 - Return on Investment Calculations (running total in far right column) to continue to build and strengthen the PdM Program through the purchase of a second IR camera for the maintenance electricians, further underscoring the mill’s commitment to practical use of technology to ensure uptime while enhancing the safety of its workers. Infrared windows provide a cost-effective and safer alternative to traditional inspections. Martin Robinson, I Eng, MInstD, is a highly sought after trainer and speaker for topics including infrared windows and general thermography, electrical preventative main- tenance, condition based monitoring, “green energy,” -$42,050 and electrical safety standards. With over 15 years of practi-$60,960 cal field experience, Martin’s -21,585 expertise is also valued on $17,790 various committees, such as $57,165 the British Institute for NonDestructive Testing - InfraRed $96,540 Training Working Group (which $135,915 for establishes the training standards and working prac$135,915 tices for Thermographers in the UK). In 1997, he founded Global Maintenance Technologies, which provides Condition Monitoring, and energy management services to some of the most recognizable and prestigious landmarks, organizations and businesses in London and Southeast England. Martin also formed IRISS, Inc, which produces the world’s only industrial-grade infrared windows capable of passing durability and impact requirements, the world’s first ultrasound ports; emissivity standardization “landmarking” tags, and the world’s only transmissive PDU panels; and other groundbreaking solutions released continually. Residing in Sarasota, FL, Martin is a devoted husband and the proud father of 8. He can be contacted at m.robinson@iriss.com ROI Introducing A new CMMS/EAM software package that gives companies a complete and accurate maintenance picture. Taking place at the Hilton Clearwater Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida from January 18th to January 21st, 2009 You’ll learn how to: Our software helps you stay competitive by identifying where time and money is being lost and where you should focus your efforts in order to maximize operations efficiency and minimize maintenance costs. This allows you to focus on delivering customer satisfaction. Contact us today at 312.863.6500 for more information or to schedule a demo. This is one technology conference you can’t afford to miss! Visit UESystems.com for presenter information or call 800.223.1325 today. THE ULTRASOUND APPROACH www.cmmsdatagroup.com 312.863.6500 info@CMMSdatagroup.com www.uptimemagazine.com 27 http://www.UESystems.com http://www.cmmsdatagroup.com http://www.cmmsdatagroup.com http://www.UESystems.com http://www.uptimemagazine.com
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