Based on the problem that we have been identify Condition based maintenance is one of the most

appropriate to use Because Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that

monitors the actual condition of an asset to decide what maintenance needs to be done. Like on
monitoring the voltage of their generator because like they said they encountered battery discharge.
CBM dictates that maintenance should only be performed when certain indicators show signs of
decreasing performance or upcoming failure. Checking a machine for these indicators may include non-
invasive measurements, visual inspection, performance data and scheduled tests. Condition data can
then be gathered at certain intervals, or continuously (as is done when a machine has internal sensors).

Benefits of condition based maintenance:

1. Reduced number of unplanned failures.

2. Improved equipment availability, reliability, and worker safety.
3. Minimized time spent on maintenance (by doing maintenance work only when needed)
4. Repairs can be scheduled during non-peak times.
5. Increased asset lifetime.

ADVANTAGES

Unlike in planned maintenance (PM), where maintenance is performed based upon predefined
scheduled intervals, condition-based maintenance is performed only after a decrease in the condition of
the equipment has been observed. Compared with preventive maintenance, this increases the time
between maintenance repairs, because maintenance is done on an as-needed basis.

• CBM is performed while the asset is working, which lessens the chances of disruption to normal
operations

• Reduces the cost of asset failures (like on what our group observe they pay high if they
encountered failure)

• Improves equipment reliability ( because if they will going to monitor they equipment they will
able to maximizes the usage of their equipment)

• Minimizes unscheduled downtime due to catastrophic failure

• Minimizes time spent on maintenance

• Minimizes overtime costs by scheduling the activities

• Minimizes requirement for emergency spare parts

• Optimizes maintenance intervals (more optimal than manufacturer recommendations)

• Improves worker safety

• Reduces the chances of collateral damage to the system

DISADVANTAGES

 Condition monitoring test equipment is expensive to install, and databases cost money to
analyze
 Cost to train staff–you need a knowledgeable professional to analyze the data and perform the
work
 Fatigue or uniform wear failures are not easily detected with CBM measurements
 Condition sensors may not survive in the operating environment
 May require asset modifications to retrofit the system with sensors
 Unpredictable maintenance periods