Audel Managing Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages
Audel Technical Trades Series
1. Edition September 2004
240 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Don't shut down by accident
A carefully planned shutdown will improve your plant's safety and
efficiency, while one that "just happens" can be disastrous.
Developed from the author's highly successful seminars, this book
takes you step by step through successfully managing production
shutdowns. Identify what must be done, schedule equipment and
staff, use project-management software, and save both dollars and
downtime.
* Prioritize needs and identify what can be accomplished within
time and budget constraints
* Determine whether outside help is required
* Schedule the order and priority of projects
* Learn to use CPM (Critical Path Methods) or PERT (Program
Evaluation Review Technique)
* Plan for new or additional work that may arise during a
shutdown
* Report and document preparation and execution
* Identify and record future needs the shutdown reveals
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.