The Repair/Replace Decision from a Total Motor Management Perspective

Several good papers have been written on the motor repair or replace decision process. Because plant total cost of ownership and reliability are the ultimate goals, the field of motor management has become a popular subject often discussed more than implemented. The intent of this paper is to discuss how the value of total motor management is related to the motor repair or replace decision, and some suggestions on how to get started on evaluating the decision. The plant maintenance process consists not only of planning, but often reacting to maintenance needs. The reaction often overshadows the planning as the urgency of a breakdown takes priority over prevention. Making the correct repair/replace decision can be the key to long-term reliability in the process. While sometimes difficult to implement, motor planning is essential to plant reliability. This paper will show how the motor management process supports the repair vs. replace decision process.