Description
This course introduces various concepts and practices used in maintenance in the pulp and paper industry. Maintenance organization, work-order system(s), planning, scheduling, and work measurement and standards are reviewed in detail. Special emphasis is given to preventative maintenance, including the role of various predictive maintenance methods. Maintenance materials control and the use of computerized maintenance-management information systems are discussed. The student is introduced to new maintenance concepts such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability
Centered Maintenance (RCM). Practical maintenance trouble-shooting techniques are discussed. Specific maintenance safety considerations such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry are detailed. Equipment/equipment component demonstrations are provided to the student throughout the course, e.g., demonstrating various types of bearings with discussion why different types are used, showing different pump types wit