by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Oct 18, 2019 | RAM Tools & Methods, The Bloch Files, Workforce Issues
One of the nicest bonuses that a retiree enjoys is freeness of speech. Here, I’m taking advantage of that “freeness” by sharing a few thoughts on good reliability managers and some of the ways they approach their roles (or should). Consider my points in the...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Oct 14, 2019 | Maintenance Management, Newsletter Column, The Bloch Files
As I drove my car to the dealership for service, I saw my role very clearly: I was only a data taker or data observer and simply responding to a dashboard display that read ”Service Engine Soon.” My job was done quickly. I signed for a loaner car and drove home. THE...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Oct 6, 2019 | Maintenance Management, RAM Tools & Methods, The Bloch Files
Few pieces of petrochemical process machinery lend themselves more readily to early symptom-cause identification than reciprocating compressors. This fact becomes quite clear when considering how the neglect of subtle performance changes can result in costly wrecks....
