Hosted by: Jon Giesecke / Intermediate level
Using a report generation software is a very valuable tool in the PdM process. A discussion of several available programs is covered in this lesson as well, as using Excel as a reporting tool. Cost benefit analysis is the driving force behind a solid PdM program. However finding the time to create a CBA for every anomaly is daunting. A quick and easy method is presented during this lesson that aids you in developing a solid believable CBA program.
Keywords: report generation, trending anomaly’s, cost benefit analysis (CBA)
About the author
Jon Giesecke
Mr. Giesecke is one of the world’s leading experts in combining technologies used in the in-service inspection of high voltage oil-filled power transformers and substation diagnostics. He has been training personnel worldwide in these methods for over 20 years with great success.
Prior to forming JLG Associates LLC in 2006, Giesecke was employed by EPRI Solutions as a senior project manager in the Substation Predictive Maintenance business area.
As a Senior Project Manager, some of his responsibilities included: the development and implementation of the Substation Predictive Maintenance Program (SPdM) at numerous electric utilities in the U.S. and abroad; Developing and Instructing an EPRI Solutions’ SPdM course; instructed portions of the EPRI Transformer Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics course and the EPRI Substation/Switchyard Predictive Maintenance course; Providing training, services and consulting to evaluate maintenance responsibility and advanced programs applied to switchyard/substation components.