#11385·R/M Unplanned EFUNPLANNED
Mifflintown Rotor Refurbishment
Rotor refurbishment on Pellet Mill #2 following vibration trending.
East · Mifflintown Site
Dan Caron PM
Ryan Thompson Submitter
May 18, 2026 Est. completion
Mar 30, 2026 Approval date
8 years Useful life
Approval timeline
- DirectorSarah KimApproved1 month ago
- VP SupplyMike ChenApproved1 month ago
- VP OpsLinda RodriguezApproved1 month ago
- CFOMatt AndersonApproved1 month ago
- CEOTom BlakeApproved1 month ago
Total cost$267,000
Spent to date$145,00054% of budget
Forecast remaining$122,000
Annual benefit$66,750
Problem
Vibration trending shows rotor imbalance increasing 15% over the past 6 weeks. Failure probability within 90 days estimated at 72%.
Proposed solution
Send rotor to Andritz for full refurbishment and balance. Install loaner rotor during 3-week turnaround. Avoids catastrophic failure cost (~$900k).
Justification
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Alternatives
| Option | Description | Total cost | Useful life | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 — Recommended | Send rotor to Andritz for full refurbishment and balance. Install loaner rotor during 3-week turnaround. Avoids catastrophic failure cost (~$900k). | $267,000 | 8 yrs | ✓ |
| Option 2 — Rebuild in place | Rebuild existing equipment in place with refurbished components. Lower upfront cost but shorter useful life and higher maintenance ongoing. | $173,550 | 4 yrs | — |
Payback & benefit
Simple payback44 months
5-yr NPV$22,876
IRR7.9%
Actuals (from ERP)
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3 transactions · $145,000
| Date | Vendor | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Motion Industries | Vendor down payment / mobilization | $36,733 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Applied Industrial Technologies | Progress billing | $41,683 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | WW Grainger | Final invoice | $66,584 |
Attachments
- vendor-quote.pdf(245 KB)
- site-photo.jpg(1820 KB)