Third generation diagnosticsIntroducing the Metso Valve Manager

ACHEMA 2012

Niklas Lindfors

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Valve diagnosticsPredictive maintenance strategy

• Enhanced field device availability

• More effective maintenance resource allocation

• Efficient maintenance planning

OK10%

Adjustment37%

Minor repair23%

Full overhaul30%

Typical condition of overhauled valves during shutdown

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Third generation on-line diagnosticsTransfers data to information

Time

Plant is runningStart-up Shut down Plant is running

Data analysis

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Advanced diagnostics made easy

• Ease of use

• A written report with action guidelines also available

• Correct interpretation of diagnostics information – correct maintenance decisions

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