Equipment management and maintenance in coal washing plants

With the development of the economy, the transformation of machinery and equipment has become an inevitable reform direction. The trend is towards larger and more automated machinery and equipment, and the demand for standby equipment is gradually decreasing, almost reaching zero. Although the impact of equipment on economic benefits is indirect, its influence on economic interests and the survival of enterprises cannot be ignored. Moreover, maintaining machinery and equipment can reduce costs, extend service life, and actively tap the potential of the equipment. This is also the basic work content of a coal washing plant. Only when the machinery and equipment operate normally can the work of the coal washing plant be fundamentally guaranteed, and the factors restricting the development of enterprise interests be nipped in the bud.

In the work of equipment maintenance, the attitude of "treating the head when the head aches and treating the foot when the foot aches" is often adopted. Daily maintenance is inadequate. Only when the performance of the machinery and equipment drops to the lowest level and affects normal work will inspection and repair be carried out. This not only affects the normal operation of work but also increases maintenance costs. Small problems with the machinery and equipment gradually turn into big ones, which is a common phenomenon in traditional equipment management.

I. Current Situation of Machinery and Equipment in Coal Washing Plants

Most coal washing plants still repair machinery and equipment through planned preventive maintenance. Although they have gradually realized the importance of equipment maintenance during the repair process, established a basic framework for the maintenance system, and introduced new technologies in the specific implementation, including fault diagnosis and overhaul, the high costs of regular inspections remain a concern for coal washing plants. This poses a significant challenge to the reform of the equipment inspection system. If equipment faults cannot be repaired in a timely manner, production efficiency cannot be improved, and in the long run, this will restrict the development of coal washing plants.

Scientists and technicians have conducted theoretical research on the management and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment. However, this theoretical research requires long-term observation and discussion. Whether it is feasible is still under further discussion, and the accuracy of the data also needs further analysis and discussion. The key lies in combining theoretical knowledge with specific practice.

We should view the development and application of coal washing technology with a forward-looking mindset. In daily production activities, we should focus on analyzing mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance technology and effective strategies to give full play to the maximum working efficiency of mechanical and electrical equipment. During the process of technology research and application, an information feedback system should be established so that when problems occur with the machinery and equipment, the condition of the equipment can be understood and analyzed in a timely manner. An emergency response mechanism should be established to handle emergencies promptly when they occur, minimizing the impact of equipment damage and safeguarding the economic interests of the coal washing plant to ensure the smooth operation of all production activities in the plant.

II. Suggestions for Managing and Maintaining Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

(1) Strengthen System Management Requirements

A scientific and reasonable work system can, to a certain extent, minimize losses in the management and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Analyze specific problems in detail, fully consider the differences in equipment performance and working environment, and make reasonable predictions and judgments about the equipment. Relevant management personnel should carefully and comprehensively organize equipment information, record data, etc. When problems occur with the equipment, it will be convenient for maintenance personnel to identify and repair the problems. Use high-tech to monitor the equipment in real time. Once problems are detected, repair them promptly, and also record the maintenance status in a timely manner for future inspections and diagnoses. Establish a complete management system to ensure the normal operation of each link and jointly manage and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment. To strengthen the management of mechanical and electrical equipment, it is necessary to start from its performance, make full and effective use of performance-related information of mechanical and electrical equipment, and provide valuable reference materials for equipment management and maintenance. Only by enhancing management efforts can the management level be truly improved.

(2) Ensure the Rational Operation of Condition-based Maintenance Management

Maintenance personnel responsible for mechanical and electrical equipment must reasonably restrict and control the operating status of the equipment in daily work. They should be familiar with the basic emergency response measures for potential problems of the equipment and formulate specific emergency plans to prevent major equipment failures from affecting the normal operation of the coal washing plant and causing losses to the enterprise. Routine maintenance measures and regular inspections must not be overlooked. Management personnel can establish a three-level team to divide different aspects of the maintenance work to prevent negligence and laziness among staff during the work process, which could otherwise compromise the maintenance work and cause economic losses to the coal washing plant, resulting in irreparable damage.

(3) Reasonably Formulate Rules and Regulations

In the process of daily management, there is often a lack of effective rules and regulations. The existing rules and regulations lack systematicness, pertinence, and effectiveness. As the saying goes, nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards. Without specific rules and regulations to follow, it is inevitable that management personnel will waste time and effort. This requires coal washing plants to formulate different rules and regulations for different types of machinery and equipment and adjust the system and regulations in a timely manner in combination with the production process and employees' demands to maintain the authority of the system and ensure the efficient operation of production activities.

(4) Implement the Spot Inspection and Maintenance System

The spot inspection and maintenance system refers to conducting fixed-point inspections and maintenance of key parts under the basic necessary management and maintenance system for equipment. Implementing this system can, to the greatest extent possible, promote the safe operation of equipment. The key part spot inspection system can handle problems in a timely manner before they occur in the equipment, reducing the economic losses caused by equipment failures to the coal washing plant. The spot inspection system can maintain the good condition of mechanical and electrical equipment, give full play to its maximum performance, and thus safeguard the economic interests of the coal washing plant.

(5) Improve the Quality of the Management Team

Managing the mechanical and electrical equipment of a coal washing plant requires the joint efforts of all staff, which depends on the improvement of the professional and vocational qualities of the entire management team. To improve professional qualities, the coal washing plant should regularly organize skills training to continuously enhance the professional capabilities of staff, enabling them to proficiently operate and manage the equipment, ensuring equipment maintenance and management, and safeguarding the interests of the enterprise. At the same time, attention should also be paid to cultivating the professional qualities of enterprise management personnel. Management personnel should not only regard this work as a job but also keep the interests of the enterprise in mind, attach importance to the development of the enterprise, deepen the connection between the enterprise and employees, and enhance the cohesion and centripetal force of the enterprise. Incorporate the quality of employees and the rules and regulations of the enterprise into the key content of corporate culture construction and earnestly strengthen corporate culture construction. A good corporate culture can provide spiritual guidance for the enterprise, promote enterprise construction from a spiritual perspective, and drive the rapid economic development of the enterprise.

III. Conclusion

The management and maintenance of machinery and equipment will affect the normal operation of the enterprise's production order and, in turn, the economic interests of the coal washing plant. During the process of equipment maintenance, it is necessary to formulate scientific and reasonable systems, improve the technical and professional qualities of personnel, and ensure the normal and good operation of mechanical and electrical equipment to the greatest extent possible, thereby safeguarding the interests of the coal washing plant and promoting the sustainable development of the enterprise. The reform pace of the enterprise must adapt to the development needs of the times and strengthen the application of new technologies to further promote the overall level of social economy and contribute to the social economy within the enterprise's capacity.