Collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment in process industries

ISO 14224 provides general guidelines on the collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance (RM) data for equipment in process industries – petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas. Describing principles of data collection and all of the associated terms and definitions, this guideline will help standardize data-collection techniques and practices and ensure the accurate exchange of information between facilities, manufacturers, contractors and executives.

Impact

ISO 14224 is a guideline standard, and not a regulatory requirement for the process industry. However, those organizations who wish to invest in the standardization of data collection and analysis can benefit from the guidance presented in the standard. Requiring a clear understanding of the equipment in process industries, including functionality, technical characteristics, operating conditions, maintenance activities and potential failures, following the principles of ISO 14224 is beneficial to any process industry that wishes to optimize data collection and analysis.

Challenge

As with any informational management practice, data collection regarding reliability and maintenance (RM) data can require initial investment and effort that may seem challenging. There is also a minimum amount of data that is required to be collected – focusing on two main issues of data collection for RM. The two issues are data requirements for the type of data to be collected for various risk assessment methodologies, and implementing a standardized data format to properly encourage the sharing of RM data between interested parties. Each industry also may have specific regulations on data collection and risk assessment/reporting which need to be factored into the practices of collecting RM data.

The Dyadem Solution

Dyadem can help organizations establish a risk assessment and data collection strategy.  Its Stature enterprise software covers all aspects of the ISO 14224 guidelines, enabling companies to accurately collect data in a consistent manner and share it across departments and sites in a standardized way. Stature offers an integrated lifecycle model that can help organizations ensure that all parts of an operational process are safe and secure, and minimize impact to the environment and surrounding community.

 With the use of both Dyadem and ISO 14224, organizations can create a common platform for RM data collection, and provide accurate data to help businesses quantify risk mitigation.  With a standardized, comprehensive approach to data collection, Dyadem can ensure any organization is better able to predict and control potential risks throughout the lifecycle of any process equipment.