This paper will show the advantage of an on-line continuous vibration monitoring compared with the regular surveys using portable equipment. It will present two case studies of detecting bearing faults in a Semi Autogenous (SAG) Mill on a mining side; one in a gearbox, the other one in the motor. Both faults have developed rapidly and would have been missed by the, already in place, 6-weekly vibration surveys.

Completed Master Degree in Precision Mechanical Engineering in Poland. Studied Reliability Engineering at Monash Uni. Started Condition Monitoring experience by implementing on-site CM program at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine site. Almost 30 years reliability related experience in various industries and various roles – Vibration Analysis, Implementation of both In-house and outsourced Condition Monitoring programs, Bearing Applications, Lubrication, Balancing, Alignment, Vibration Analysis Training. Honorary Secretary of Condition Monitoring Certification Board (within AINDT). Currently working at SWB Plus Reliability Services (part of Statewide Bearings company). Previously with Alstom MSc (4 years), Schaeffler Australia (12 years) and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam (10 years).