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Managing Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages
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by: Michael V. Brown
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Dont shut down by accident
A carefully planned shutdown will improve your plants safety and efficiency, while one that "just happens" can be disastrous. Developed from the authors highly successful seminars, this book takes you step by step through successfully managing production shutdowns. Identify what must be done, schedule equipment and staff, use project-management software, and save both dollars and downtime.
* Prioritize needs and identify what can be accomplished within time and budget constraints
* Determine whether outside help is required
* Schedule the order and priority of projects
* Learn to use CPM (Critical Path Methods) or PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique)
* Plan for new or additional work that may arise during a shutdown
* Report and document preparation and execution
* Identify and record future needs the shutdown reveals
Focusing on how to successfully execute a maintenance plan during a temporary halt in production, this essential guide shows plant managers how to orchestrate the efforts of hundreds of workers and their support equipment while minimizing downtime and costs during a shutdown, turnaround, or outage. It covers such vital topics as identifying needed work, defining the projects scope, planning and scheduling, executing the shutdown, and writing reports.
About the Author
Michael V. Brown has held maintenance management positions and advised Fortune 500 companies. As a founder and President of New Standard Institute, he has designed and implemented maintenance management programs for a diverse group of clients.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
* Identifying the Work
* Risk Management
* Defining and Limiting the Scope
Chapter 2
* Planning the Shutdown
* Planning Thought Process
* Estimating Tips
* Work Packages
* Contracts for Services
Chapter 3
* Critical Path Method (CPM)
* Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
* The Monte Carlo Method
* Project Management Software
Chapter 4
* Shutdown Safety
* OSHA Requirements
* Developing Daily Schedules
* Updating Job Status
* Reporting Project Status
* Tracking Project Costs
Chapter 5
* Project Review Meeting
* Project File
* Final Report
* Sample Shutdown Report
Appendix A
* Boiler History
* The Shutdown
* Identifying the Work
* Building the Work List
Appendix B
* Electrical Shutdown Checklist
Appendix C
* Bearing Data
* Shaft Alignment Standards
* Gear Drive Inspection Standards
* V-Belt Drives
* Pumps and Mechanical Seals
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