BENEFITS AND COST SAVINGS OF IN-HOUSE CONDITION MONITORING

THE CONDITION monitoring department of what is now Mackay Sugar Ltd started in 1997 and currently services three sugar mill sites as well as Sugar Australia’s refinery and port operations. Vibration data and infrared thermography surveys are the main work performed during the crush season while non-destructive testing (NDT) predominates during the maintenance season. Specialist inspections are contracted out due to high equipment cost or expertise levels. This paper provides an overview of the history of the Mackay Sugar condition monitoring program along with benefits of a comprehensive in-house service.