Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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Which sensor technology is most commonly used in online oil analysis systems to detect metallic wear particles in real time?
Answer: Inductive wear debris sensor
Inductive wear debris sensors detect ferrous and non-ferrous metallic particles passing through a magnetic field, enabling real-time condition monitoring.
In a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), what is the primary purpose of linking lubrication tasks to equipment hierarchy?
Answer: To enable traceability and scheduling of PM tasks at the asset level
Linking tasks to equipment hierarchy in a CMMS enables precise scheduling, traceability, and reporting of preventive maintenance activities at the individual asset level.
A vibration analysis route collected via a handheld data collector shows a spike at 1× running speed. What lubrication-related condition could this indicate?
Answer: Imbalance aggravated by inadequate lubrication film
A 1× running speed vibration peak can indicate imbalance, which is worsened when inadequate lubrication increases friction and load on rotating components.
Which digital tool allows lubrication technicians to scan a machine tag and immediately retrieve its lubrication specification, interval, and history?
Answer: QR/barcode-linked CMMS mobile app
A mobile CMMS app with QR or barcode scanning links each machine tag to its complete lubrication record, making field access to specifications instant.
What does a rising Karl Fischer (KF) titration value trend in periodic oil samples from a gearbox indicate?
Answer: Increasing water content in the lubricant
Karl Fischer titration quantifies water content; a rising trend indicates progressive water ingression into the gearbox lubricant.
An automated lubrication system's PLC log shows frequent 'no-flow' fault alarms on a specific lube line. What is the FIRST diagnostic step a technician should take?
Answer: Inspect the check valve and line for blockage or fitting failure
No-flow alarms on a single line most likely indicate a local blockage, failed fitting, or stuck check valve, which should be inspected before adjusting system-wide parameters.
In oil analysis reporting software, what does the acronym 'RUL' stand for in the context of predictive maintenance?
Answer: Remaining Useful Life
RUL (Remaining Useful Life) is a predictive metric estimated from trending condition data to forecast when an asset or lubricant will reach an unacceptable degradation state.