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A Complete Guide to Asset Condition Monitoring

Condition Monitoring is an essential step in your asset maintenance strategy to help predict and prevent failures. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about implementing a successful Condition Monitoring solution and which method may be suitable for your assets.

27 March 2025

What is Condition Monitoring?

Condition Monitoring is a predictive maintenance strategy that relies on analysing real time data from an asset to help predict issues and failures based on the condition of the asset. The purpose of this is to avoid larger scale issues and prevent downtime with timely repairs and replacements. 

Using advanced high-tech sensors installed directly onto the assets, diagnostic data such as temperature, vibration levels and pressure is then reported to the relevant people. This is also known as wireless Condition Monitoring. 

Using a variety of techniques and technology, this data can then be analysed to help detect potential faults. The two most common uses for condition monitoring are: 

Condition checking

This relies on regular measurements and readings from the asset being reported on whilst it is in use so that the current condition of the asset can be assessed.  

Trend monitoring 

Using continuous measurements and data analysis, this method identifies trends in asset performance that can highlight a potential issue and help determine the asset lifespan.  

Whichever method of condition monitoring data you opt for will allow you to generate alerts to let you know of any issues so that the fault can be addressed promptly.  

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Remote Condition Monitoring Techniques

There are a number of different techniques condition monitoring engineers can use to collect and analyse data to help detect the need for repair or replacement. Some of these services include: 

Oil Sample Analysis 

This technique is designed for use with machinery to help detect contaminants released into the oil or lubricant when the machine begins to show signs of wear or overheat.  

Thermographic Surveys 

This technique encompasses a range of different surveys including Thermographic Building Surveys, Electrical Thermographic Surveys, BREEAM Thermographic Surveys and Infrared Thermographic Surveys. Each of these techniques can help to highlight failures developing that create heat within a machine such as imbalances, worn components, overheating or misalignments. 

Vibration Analysis 

A change in vibration patterns can be a cause for concern and with Vibration Analysis Services you can monitor, record and analyse wear on machine parts to predict or avoid failures. 

Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring 

Using high-frequency sound waves, Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring detects leaks, part seating and cavities in equipment. This is a great technique for early detection of tiny changes in friction forces that may be missed with other surveys.  

Motor Current Analysis 

Designed to optimise the performance of electric motors, Motor Current Signature Analysis measures minor fluctuations in voltage and current data to detect issues. 

Do I need Condition Monitoring Services for my business?

Introducing Condition Monitoring to your asset maintenance plan will add a number of benefits to the operation of your business. From protecting your assets and improving their efficiency, to avoiding unplanned downtime and remaining compliant with industry regulations. Some industries that should have an up-to-date predictive maintenance strategy include: 

  • Oil and gas – oil refineries, chemical plants, power stations 
  • Agriculture – livestock, mechanics, fertilizer production 
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How to implement Condition Monitoring solutions

Here at BES Group, we offer industry leading Asset Condition Monitoring for you and your business. We can work with you to create a plan tailored to your individual needs that will work best with your individual and unique assets. Typically, there are four maintenance strategies that we can utilise to help maximise the efficiency and lifespan of your assets, whilst minimising failures and downtime.  

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