The evening will be hosted by Marco Bakker of Vialis, who will share his experiences of solving the problem of "flapping lock gates" at Europe's busiest locks: the Volkerak locks. At several lock heads, the lock gates showed unpredictable behaviour in certain cases: sometimes they would not open or close properly and the operator had to "flap" them, while at other times they functioned smoothly for long periods. The maintenance team struggled to identify the cause, but targeted data analysis revealed the multiple problem. Analysing data not only helped explain the changing behaviour of the lock gates, but also detected dormant failures at other lock heads early on.

This case illustrates the added value of data-driven Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in asset management. Marco Bakker explains how, with the right data-such as hydraulic pressure measurements and control signals-you can spot deviations and even predict failures before they occur. By using data intelligently, maintenance strategies can be optimised and costs saved by avoiding unnecessary preventive maintenance.

In addition, Marco discusses the use of detailed behavioural analysis to identify anomalous behaviour and weak links in installations. He stresses the importance of collecting the right data and understanding variables that affect system performance, such as usage, temperature, water levels and the quality of components such as O-rings.

The presentation also covers the importance of knowledge sharing between data experts and maintenance staff. It is essential that both groups understand how to use data effectively to identify and prevent problems-not by relying on superficial statistics, but by gaining a deep understanding of how systems work.

After the presentation, there will be room for questions and discussion, and plenty of opportunity for further networking with peers over dinner.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how a data-driven approach can improve the management of complex infrastructure and contribute to more sustainable and efficient maintenance!

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