Efficient asset management of existing facilities and effective asset selection for new installations is essential if a commercial advantage is to be achieved or maintained in today's highly competitive environment. The sensible and informed selection and application of Reliability Engineering techniques is key to the success of these goals.

e+p's approach

The reliability engineering discipline contains a vast array of techniques and procedures. The successful selection of the most appropriate of these is fundamental if measurable reliability improvements are to be realised.

e+p have access to and are expert in all key areas of reliability engineering, some of which are listed below. e+p have no commercial bias towards any particular technique which means our advice is always impartial and targeted to the areas offering the highest level of value added to our clients.

Furthermore, our systematic approach and the depth of our experience means that application of these systems can be tailored to meet the specific needs of customers as demanded by their current asset performance and company culture.

Typically used techniques

Reliability Growth Modelling

Failure data collection methods

Benchmarking

Criticality Reviews for optimising maintenance/engineering resources

Availability/Reliability studies and prediction

Statistical analysis for evaluation of real production capabilities

Industry Metrics

The benefits of e+p's approach

e+p's flexible and systematic approach allows us to advise on any area of reliability concerns. In addition, our depth of experience and technical back-up means we can undertake reviews from simple one off analysis of problematic systems/equipment to comprehensive reviews of operating/maintenance performance and new project facilities.

e+p's techniques are practiced by trained engineers experienced in all aspects of plant development from conceptual design through to commissioning and operations. We believe that this practical appreciation of engineering is fundamental to the successful application of reliability initiatives.

Finally, our customers can be confident that our service is 100% impartial. Our total flexibility to recommend and pursue any root to reliability improvements mean costly and resource intensive practices such as RCM will only be recommended where considered appropriate.