3.0 Asset Condition Requirements (ACR)
DISCOVER – What condition data is important?
Identify the condition data needed to manage asset health and performance, following ISO 55000 for indicators such as wear, degradation, performance trends, and failure precursors.
DEFINE – How will conditions be categorised and monitored?
Establish clear criteria and categories for condition states, thresholds, and reporting, ensuring consistency across asset classes.
DESIGN – What systems will monitor and report condition?
Design integrated monitoring systems using sensors, IoT technology, and condition analysis software connected to the Asset Management System (AMS).
DEPLOY – How will condition data be maintained and used?
Implement governance, data checks, and protocols for using condition data to guide maintenance, reliability improvement, and lifecycle decisions.
6W1H Analysis
Technicians and Asset Managers oversee monitoring. Data is stored in cloud/on-prem AMS platforms. Continuous monitoring and periodic inspections prevent failures and optimise lifespan. Costs include sensors, software, training, and analytics.
DISCOVER
Determine required strategies for routine, statutory, and special inspections.
DEFINE
Establish scope, frequency, and compliant inspection methods aligned with regulatory and OEM requirements.
DESIGN
Build a digital inspection framework within CMMS/AMS to schedule and record inspection outcomes.
DEPLOY
Train personnel, implement procedures, and integrate continuous improvement feedback.
6W1H Analysis
Safety Officers and Technicians lead inspections. Data stored centrally in CMMS/AMS. Inspections occur at fixed intervals or when triggered by risk indicators. Costs include labour, software, and tools.
DISCOVER
Identify asset-specific inspection requirements across classes, criticality, and operating risk.
DEFINE
Establish detailed inspection criteria, tools, inspector qualifications, and acceptance standards.
DESIGN
Integrate inspection requirements into AMS workflows to guide field execution.
DEPLOY
Conduct regular training and update protocols as standards and technologies evolve.
6W1H Analysis
Inspectors and Asset Managers verify compliance. Requirements stored in AMS. Inspections occur pre-commissioning, during routine maintenance, and post-incident. Costs include tools and training.
DISCOVER
Determine how asset state can be accurately measured across performance, condition, and risk.
DEFINE
Establish measurable parameters and indicators used to assess state of asset.
DESIGN
Create systems and dashboards to monitor asset performance and behaviour continuously.
DEPLOY
Implement continuous monitoring, alerts, and operational integration for proactive response.
6W1H Analysis
Operations teams track real-time sensor data stored in analytics platforms. Monitoring is continuous. Costs include sensors, software, and analytics infrastructure.
DISCOVER
Understand the classification levels required to describe asset health.
DEFINE
Establish classification scales aligned with ISO and industry standards.
DESIGN
Produce guidance, examples, and training to ensure consistent application.
DEPLOY
Apply classifications during inspections, then review and refine periodically.
6W1H Analysis
QA teams and auditors classify condition using documented criteria. Costs include NDT tools, training, and updates to AMS data structures.
DISCOVER
Identify remediation needs triggered by condition data and assessments.
DEFINE
Define remediation actions, resources, schedules, and risk priorities.
DESIGN
Build corrective and preventive maintenance plans aligned with failure modes and condition drivers.
DEPLOY
Execute remediation work, monitor results, and refine approaches.
6W1H Analysis
Planners and Technicians implement remediation. Costs include parts, labour, and downtime. Data stored in AMS guides continuous improvement.