LUBE OIL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

BQPS-2 AUDIT REPORT

JUNE 5-8, 2017
S. BQPS-2 TARGET
AUDIT FINDINGS ACTIONS ITEM CATEGORIZATION STA
No. DEPARTMENT COMPLETION
Graphical trends are being generated, however it is
Lube oil consumption rates are being
recommended that graphs should be indicative of
recorded, but they needs to be trended over
1 events. These trends should be reviewed to Recommendation Mechanical 31-Aug-17 Op
a time-scale in graphical form to identify any
investigate bad actors (if any) at least on quarterly
variations.
basis.
Response
Asset criticality matrix does not but work is ACR exercise will be conducted and incorporated
2 Observation Mechanical awaited from Op
in progress. across generation sites after the lube oil audit.
G&T team
Either SOP's or Work Instruction needs to be
Lubricant related SOP's are available but are established, understood and implemented for
3 Observation Mechanical 31-Aug-17 Op
limited. lubrication matters, e.g. lube oil makeup,
replacement, greasing, filters replacements etc.
It is recommended to have a K-Electric G&T central
Management
lab for oil analysis equipped with best available
4 Ambiguities in lube oil lab results. Recommendation Mechanical response Op
instruments/apparatus and experienced, LLA &
awaited
MLA certified professionals.
 PM checklist should include the lubricant product
name, quantity and interval, and preferably it
should have details about tools and consumables to
5 Lubrication PM's details are very limited be used along with estimated time to complete the Observation Mechanical 31-Aug-17 Op
job.
Furthermore breathers inspection should be added
to PM's checklist

Color coding system establishment is in

7 Needs to be expedited. Recommendation Mechanical 31-Aug-17 Op
progress.
Bung of lube oil drums in use were only It is recommended to install a silica gel filters
8 closed by lid, which were further covered by attached at bungs to avoid dust and humidity Recommendation Mechanical 31-Dec-17 Op
plastic polythene sheet. ingress.
Inside of lube oil storage container was hot, It should be temperature controlled, dust &
humid and had dust ingress. No air filtration humidity free environment, with dust & humidity
9 Observation Mechanical 31-Aug-17 Op
exist. free positive pressure inside.
Storage improvement work is in progress. Task needs to be expedited
Fire detection/suppression system Should have arrangements for smoke/fire alarm
11 Recommendation Mechanical Op
unavailable in storage. and suppression.
Detailed cleaning procedure exists for ST The detailed activities for cleaning, tests conducted
lube oil handling and filtration activity that for conformance, the results of the tests and
14 Recommendation Mechanical 31-Jul-17 Op
was carried out in last outage, that acceptance certificate should be part of the
procedure needs to be improved. procedure.