Description:

Stuart Walker looks at how utilizing the latest visual vibration technology can assist in getting to the root cause of many industrial vibration problems. Stuart goes through a number of case studies on rotating plant, pipework and structures whereby visualizing the vibration was a key part in understanding the problems right through to rectification and follow up.

Learning Takeaways:

1) Visual vibration technology significantly increases the speed to root cause.

2) Case studies demonstrate how maintenance costs can be reduced.

3) Certification in Vibration Analysis is important to ensure a strong foundation.

About the Presenter

Stuart has worked in the Condition Monitoring and Reliability sector for the last 23 years. He started his career working for Dupont as a Mechanical and Production Technician after completing a four-year apprenticeship. It was here he was introduced to Condition Based Maintenance and set up a successful program at one of DuPont’s UK sites. He utilized technologies such as Vibration analysis, Oil Analysis and IR Thermography moving the site from a time-based maintenance strategy to a predictive and proactive one. Stuart then worked for a Reliability Consultant company for a number of years implementing and running a number of other successful CBM programs across the UK.

In 1999 he setup Reliability Maintenance Solutions Ltd with his colleague Dean Whittle. Together they have successfully grown the company over the last 20 years. RMS provides reliability consultancy, training, service, and products to a number of blue-chip companies across the UK, Europe and Middle East. Stuart has worked in many industry sectors including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power and Paper.