{"id":152,"date":"2016-05-24T14:37:04","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T14:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2016-05-24T14:37:04","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T14:37:04","slug":"challenges-involving-aging-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpelectricalcompany.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/challenges-involving-aging-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges Involving Aging Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Utility companies continue to face challenges involving future outlook, governmental regulations all while providing safe, secure, reliable and reasonably cost electricity to consumers.\u00a0 Aging equipment used in the distribution of electricity is faced with a unique set of challenges including: population growth, technological advancements, personnel reductions and becoming obsolete.<\/p>\n

Proper reinvestment strategies need to be in place to facilitate the challenges that are faced in making sure that equipment remains effective for the increasing consumer demands.\u00a0 Operation and maintenance budgets should consider creating a comprehensive plan involving repairing, refurbishing and replacing equipment as it progresses through its life cycle.<\/p>\n

Each piece of equipment used in the distribution of electricity deteriorates at its own pace.\u00a0\u00a0 Strategic planning needs to be put in place considering where the current equipment in place is within its own life cycle.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For instance, a piece that is fairly new may only need to be budgeted for general maintenance where as mid life cycle equipment should include budgeting for refurbished parts and labor to repair it.\u00a0 While pieces at the end or nearing the end should budget for complete replacement or refurbishment.<\/p>\n

Electrical distribution performed with underperforming, unreliable or faulty equipment puts the entire operation and distribution process at risk.\u00a0 Without a detailed maintenance plan in place, in regards to continued equipment care companies risk employee safety, expense equipment damage, untimely equipment repairs or replacements and\/or facility downtime.<\/p>\n

Facilities of all sizes, including electrical utility companies must detail for their facility staff an action plan assessing and monitoring current equipment performance.\u00a0 A thorough proposal must include a plan that takes into consideration modifications and corrective actions.<\/p>\n

The INPO, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, set in place a structure to help ensure equipment dependability.\u00a0 This is known as AP-913.\u00a0 Six major areas involving equipment consistency create the AP-913 including:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Essential Component Identification<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Performance Monitoring<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Remedial Actions<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continued Equipment Consistency Development<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Life Cycle Management and Long Term Planning<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preventative Maintenance Implementation<\/p>\n

Many companies, not just electrical utility companies, are putting actions in place to follow AP-913.\u00a0 It is a common belief that predictions can be made by analyzing historical data kept on manufacturing equipment.\u00a0 Using this information can help companies gather information on when to perform general maintenance.\u00a0 Predictions help prevent equipment failure and downtime as well.\u00a0 If certain parts fail during the same time frame in the equipments life cycle companies can decide ahead of time the best course of action to provide minimal downtime.\u00a0\u00a0 Should the part that fails be sent in to be refurbished, should it be replaced with a new surplus or refurbished component<\/a> or should the equipment be replaced all together.<\/p>\n

Equipment replacement is usually a last resort because it tends to be cost prohibitive.\u00a0 Repairing equipment is most often the likely option.\u00a0 Certain equipment, because of new technology can become obsolete.\u00a0 If this dies occur new surplus parts are difficult to find.\u00a0Refurbished electrical components<\/a> help conquer this dilemma.<\/p>\n

With proper planning and systems in place companies will be able to minimize the impact of equipment failure.\u00a0 Proper maintenance and preventative repairs are a huge element in keeping companies properly functioning while operating within the given budget.<\/p>\n

J&P Electrical is a full\u00a0service\u00a0electrical equipment company<\/a>. \u00a0At J&P, we supply contractors, end users and supply houses with new surplus, quality reconditioned and obsolete electrical equipment. Contact us today at\u00a0https:\/\/jpelectricalcompany.com<\/a>\u00a0for all of your bus plug, circuit breaker, switchboard, fuses, disconnects and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Utility companies continue to face challenges involving future outlook, governmental regulations all while providing safe, secure, reliable and reasonably cost electricity to consumers.\u00a0 Aging equipment used in the distribution of electricity is faced with a unique set of challenges including: population growth, technological advancements, personnel reductions and becoming obsolete. 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