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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

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“Main thing यही है कि Main thing को हमेशा Main thing बनाए रखें।” साल 2011-12 की बात है। एक दिन हमारे Plant Head ने मुझे उस दिन के लिए मेरा MAIN THING दे दिया। Roller Press को चलाना है। जैसा हर Mechanical Engineer कहता है, मैंने भी कहा -  “मेरी तरफ से कोई दिक्कत नहीं है।” उन्होंने सीधा कहा -  “Take charge. चलाओ इसे।” ये एक चुनौती थी। काफी सारे operational issues थे। Cement mill ज़्यादातर समय Roller Press के बिना ही चल रही थी। कई दिन... और कई रातों की मेहनत के बाद, सारी समस्याओं को address किया गया। Mill ने Roller Press के साथ चलना शुरू किया। मैं खुश होकर उन्हें बताने गया। उन्होंने नया MAIN THING दे दिया: “Roller Press के product का sieve analysis क्या है? Supplier की guarantee क्या है? उसे achieve करो।” हमने achieve किया -  45% below 2 mm , जबकि supplier की guarantee थी 65% below 2 mm । फिर से काम शुरू हुआ। Achievement मिला। फिर से बताया। उन्होंने नया MAIN THING दे दिया: “अब 80% achieve करो।” और भी मेहनत हुई। Target पूरा हुआ। फिर से बताया। अब कहा: “90% achieve करो...

Key Performance Indicators - KPI for Manufacturing Industries | Mainly Cement Industry

 A structured explanation for each KPI, in the following format: Definition (in simple terms) Formula for Calculation Why Track It (advantages/benefits) Additional Notes (contextual use, interpretation, benchmarking, etc.) Please note: This is the second list of KPIs. First and the main list is here:  https://www.cementbook.com/downloads/tech/gen/fls_kpi_handbook.pdf 1. Utilization Factor Definition: Utilization Factor indicates how effectively the installed capacity of equipment or a plant is used over a period. It shows the actual operating time as a percentage of the total available time. Formula for Calculation: Utilization Factor (%) = ( Actual Running Hours Total Available Hours ) × 100 \text{Utilization Factor (\%)} = \left( \frac{\text{Actual Running Hours}}{\text{Total Available Hours}} \right) \times 100 Why Track It: Helps assess how well plant assets are being used. Identifies under-utilization or bottlene...

An RCA and Action Plan to achieve smooth Kiln Feed

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Problem Statement: The  belt bucket elevator (BBE)  feeding the kiln is  getting swayed during operation , leading to operational instability, potential mechanical damage, and interlock tripping. Objective: To achieve  stable, variation-free kiln feed , ensuring the  belt bucket elevator runs smoothly without sway , and preventing unnecessary shutdowns and mechanical failures. Action Plan: Step 1: Immediate Running Condition -> Controlled Operation Bypass the tripping interlocks  temporarily, but keep the elevator under  strict manual supervision. Continuously monitor  the elevator's operation during this period. Manually adjust  the elevator through tensioning device until relative stability is achieved. Restore interlocks  once the system behavior is stable and predictable. Step 2: Inspection of Material Discharge to Elevator Check material discharge ...