As a member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO PC251 that drafted the soon-to-be published standard titled ISO55001 Management Systems for Asset Management, Uptime Magazine’s Publisher Terrence O’Hanlon worked with a group that included thought leaders Scott Morris, Terry Wireman and Ramesh Gulati. This special group has agreed to provide early guidance for those who seek to optimize value delivery from more effective asset management.
Asset management has been a rapidly growing discipline in a variety of industries around the world for a long time now. In 2004, BSI PAS55 was published in the UK defining requirements for an optimal asset management system. It was followed in 2008 by a revised version of PAS55 drawing on input from more industries and reflecting a greater international input. Work has been progressing for the past three years on formal international standards for asset management in the form of the ISO55000 suite of standards to succeed PAS55. The ISO55000 series is due for publication in early 2014.
i-Trans, the innovative research and development centre for sustainable transport and logistics has chosen the Eurotunnel terminal in France to demonstrate three major new innovations, supported by 14 companies, at the “Innovation Day” on Thursday 28 November. Eurotunnel, which operates the most heavily used railway infrastructure in the world, with up to 400 trains per day, is delighted to be the showcase for the French railway industry and will present the Track Train System Availability (TTSA) project.
There are specific information system requirements listed in the FDIS version of the ISO55001 requirements document. For example, in section 7.5.e, the document requires traceability between
Southern Company is a large power utility focused on generating and selling electricity in the southeastern United States. In 2012, Southern Company provided over 40,000 megawatts of power generation to 4.4 million customers and had operational revenue of $16.54 billion.
ISA Automation Week: Technology and Solutions Event 2013 wrapped up today in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, after three days of comprehensive technical sessions, keynote addresses, networking events, standards meetings, and training courses.
One of the key responsibilities of any maintenance organization is to make sure that necessary work gets done in a timely fashion. One of the best ways to do this is to ensure that the available
L-com, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has released a line ofUSB 2.0 cable assemblies with crush-resistant plastic armor capable of withstanding up to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch). They join the line of metal-armored USB 2.0 cables that L-com released last year. The new cables provide excellent crush protection at a much lower cost for those who do not need the metal armor.
AVEVA Engineering is the first to combine powerful features including 2D and 3D integration for a truly unique working environment that increases efficiency and project control
Honeywell announced today that it has been selected to provide the process control system for a new pulp mill under construction in the Chita region of southeast Russia – the first greenfield pulp mill to be built in Russia in 35 years.
The Woodhouse Partnership Ltd (TWPL) is delighted to announce that UK Power Networks has retained its accreditation and been awarded the PAS 55-1:2008 certificate for the optimal management of physical assets. The electricity distribution company is already demonstrating leading practice ‘beyond PAS 55’ in several areas. This keeps the power company at the forefront of international standards, at a time when intelligent infrastructure investments, performance demands and service standards are all becoming increasingly critical.
Okuma America Corporation announces that Haimer has joined Partners in THINC. Haimer will join 42 other members that collaborate to provide solutions to end-users and help to enhance productivity while maintaining lean operations.
Southern Company is a large power utility focused on generating and selling electricity in the southeastern United States. In 2012, Southern Company provided over 40,000 megawatts of power generation to 4.4 million customers and had operational revenue of $16.54 billion.
In this webinar, we will discuss the principles behind our actions that should dictate our strategies and our daily activities. Adhering to some very simple concepts will go a long way towards achieving consistent and positive results from our efforts.
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions Highlight the U.K.’s World-leading BIM Initiatives and Advances, With Emphasis on Best Practices and Latest Technologies That Leverage the Power of BIM in All Disciplines Throughout the AECO Lifecycle.