Risk-based asset condition management programs have been around for years now, and have been a vital part of LOOP’s success in our quest for operational excellence.

tales from the shop

The Foundation for a Successful Reliability Journey!

Eric Ayanegui

Our story goes way back to the very beginning of our journey, to the inception of an idea that we can be better at what we do, that there is more to learn and a better way of doing business.

work execution management

Maintaining a Healthy Backlog through Planning and Scheduling

Michael Guns

tales from the shop

Everything’s Fine, or Is It?

Gail Petersen

This tale from the shop is about an upstream oil and gas company in Alberta, Canada, that was created through the acquisition and merger of four small companies.

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leadership for reliability

After the 1987 market crash, Volvo's CEO, Pehr Gyllenhammar, coined the phrase "cash is king," emphasizing cash's unparalleled value in uncertain times. Today, in safety, sustainability, and asset reliability, a new form of C.A.S.H. reigns: Complexity and Context, Ability to Adapt, Support Systems and Skills, and Habits.

tales from the shop

It’s Supposed to Sound That Way

Brendon Russ

The plant had begun to experience a strange rash of pneumatic and instrumentation failures after a week of heavy thunderstorms.

work execution management

Maximize the ROI of Your SAP PM

Stephen Timms

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, like system applications and products in data processing (SAP), are critical systems for managing a business and its operations.

tales from the shop

Initiative Coordination and Executive Sponsorship Buy-In

John Fortin

A citywide electric utility launched a multi-year program to enhance asset management, leveraging expert consultants and leadership to implement best practices and drive organizational change.

reliability engineering for maintenance

Developing Reliable, Long-Term Maintenance Strategies for Large Diameter Water Pipelines

Jim Geisbush

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) faces significant corrosion issues in two critical steel pipelines that transport nearly two billion gallons of water daily across Arizona. With limited maintenance windows, CAP explored three options: ongoing repairs, building a bypass for extended maintenance, or replacing the pipelines with low-maintenance concrete. After a thorough analysis, CAP chose to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and reline the steel pipelines, ensuring long-term reliability for Arizona’s water supply.

tales from the shop

How a Change Can Derail the Launch of a Laser Alignment Program

A tale of battling tradition with technology, and how a friendly competition convinced even the most seasoned mechanics to embrace change.

asset management

Making a business case for Condition-Based Maintenance

Maciej Kuczyński

Many experts believe that predictive maintenance (PdM) isn't reaching its full potential. Surprisingly, the challenges holding it back aren't just technical—they're financial.

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Why Your Fluid Analysis Program May Not Be Living Up to Your Expectations

Jack Poley

Many condition monitoring (CM) programs fall short of expectations due to overlooked critical steps and practices from the outset.

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