IMC Presentation (44:42)

by Victor Edozie and Gregory Stephens, DC Water

DC Water’s upgrade to Class A biosolids treatment, included four live bottom cake bins, each with four screw conveyors, installed with grease purged seals. Unfortunately, the seals were an incompatible material, causing seal failures that led to shaft abrasion and severe sludge leaks. TAKEAWAY: Attendees to see the importance of including front line workers in every phase of maintenance. Work execution is only one piece of the puzzle

TAKEAWAY: How to implement a a data-driven maintenance strategy