Audel Managing Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages

Michael V. Brown has held maintenance management positions and advised Fortune 500 companies. As a founder and President of New Standard Institute, he has designed and implemented maintenance management programs for a diverse group of clients.

• About the Author. Introduction.Chapter 1: Identifying the Work.Identifying the Work.Risk Management.Defining and Limiting the Scope.Summary.Chapter 2: Planning the Work.Planning the Shutdown.Planning Thought Process.Estimating Tips.Work Packages.Contracts for Services.Summary.Chapter 3: Scheduling the Work.Critical Path Method (CPM).Program Evaluation and Review-Technique (PERT).The Monte Carlo Method.Project Management Software.Summary.Chapter 4: Executing the Project.Shutdown Safety.OSHA Requirements.Developing Daily Schedules.Updating Job Status.Reporting Project Status.Tracking Project Costs.Summary.Chapter 5: Reporting and Documenting the Shutdown Activity.Project Review Meeting.Project File.Final Report.Sample Shutdown Report.Summary.Appendix A: Boiler Shutdown Example.Boiler History.The Shutdown.Identifying the Work.Building the Work List.Appendix B: Identifying Electrical Work to Be Performed During a Shutdown.Electrical Shutdown Checklist.Appendix C: Machinery Inspection Prior to and During a Shutdown.Bearing Data.Shaft Alignment Standards.Gear Drive Inspection Standards.V-Belt Drives.Pumps and Mechanical Seals.Fans.Glossary.Index.