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Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance is a critical aspect of ensuring the longevity, reliability, and safety of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. It plays a pivotal role in preventing breakdowns, reducing downtime, and avoiding costly repairs or replacements. Regular maintenance routines not only extend the operational life of assets but also contribute to improved efficiency and performance. Furthermore, maintenance is essential for ensuring workplace safety, as it identifies and rectifies potential hazards and malfunctions. Neglecting maintenance can lead to unexpected failures, loss of productivity, and compromised safety, underscoring the fundamental importance of proactive and consistent maintenance practices in industry.

Complete BioDryer Maintenance Schedule​

Operations required Bi-Weekly (2x a Month)​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 15 minutes per BioDryer

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
NAGeneral Spillage Cleaning0.25 hoursNot Required

Operations required every Month​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 210 Minutes per BioDryer (3.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
AllBioDryer Gates Cleaning1 hourLOTO is Required
Air SystemVisual Inspection of Automatic Greaser0.25 hoursNot Required
Air SystemWater Pump Visual Inspection and Filter Cleaning0.5 hoursLOTO is Required
Air SystemFoul Air Filter Inspection and Cleaning1 hourLOTO is Required
Air SystemCompressed Air loop Inspection0.5 hoursNot Required

Operations required every Three Months​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 360 minutes per BioDryer (6hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
BioDryer SkidBioDryer Drive Wheel Bearings Inspection and Greasing0.5 hoursLOTO is Required
BioDryer SkidRotation test and inspection1 hourNot Required
BioDryer SkidReactor Body Visual Inspection0.5 hoursNot Required
Air SystemIntake Filter media replacement0.5 hoursLOTO is Required

Operations required every Six Months​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 735 minutes per BioDryer (12.25hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
Air SystemAir-to-Air Heat Exchanger Inspection and Cleaning2 hoursLOTO is Required
Air SystemCondensate Water Pump Inspection0.25 hoursNot Required
Loading ConveyorLoading Screw Interior Visual Inspection1.25 hoursLOTO is Required
Loading ConveyorLoading Screw Discharge Gates Inspection0.5 hoursLOTO is Required
Loading ConveyorLoading Screw Gearbox Visual Inspection0.25 hoursNot Required

Operations required every Year​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 1710 minutes per BioDryer (28.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
Air SystemPoly Propylene Pipe Cleaning and Hardware inspection8 hoursLOTO is Required
Air SystemCondensate tank wash1 hourLOTO is Required
BioDryer SkidReplace Rotary Joint o-rings 4 hoursLOTO is Required
BioDryer SkidInspect BioDryer Guide Wheels 0.25 hoursLOTO is Required
AllGearboxes Oil Inspection2 hoursLOTO is Required
AllSensor Inspection and Cleaning1 hoursNot Required

Operations required every Two Years​

Time-estimate note

Estimated total man-hours of downtime: 1950 minutes per BioDryer (32.5hr's)
The time estimate above accounts for the prior time period operations including the operations for the current time period.

SectionDescriptionTime Estimate (man hours)LOTO?
Air SystemReplace air-to-air heat exchanger4 hoursLOTO is Required