Balancing the maintenance strategies to making decisions using Monte Carlo method
Khamiss Cheikh1, E L Mostapha Boudi1, Rabi Rabi2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Energetic team,Mechanical and Industrial Systems (EMISys), Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
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|July 25, 2024
Summary
Implementing integrated maintenance strategies significantly boosts asset dependability and operational efficiency. This holistic approach combines proactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective tactics to reduce costs and extend asset lifespan.
Area of Science:
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Asset Management
Background:
- Critical assets in industrial settings require optimized maintenance for dependability and performance.
- Traditional maintenance strategies often fall short in minimizing downtime and costs.
- A comprehensive approach integrating various tactics is needed for sustained operational excellence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate comprehensive maintenance strategies for critical industrial assets.
- To enhance asset dependability, performance, and lifespan through integrated maintenance.
- To minimize operational downtime and associated costs.
Main Methods:
- Integration of proactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tactics.
- Development of mathematical cost models for strategy evaluation.
- Simulation using the Monte Carlo Method in MATLAB for performance and robustness analysis.
Main Results:
- Holistic maintenance approaches significantly improve operational efficiency and asset longevity.
- Integrated strategies lead to reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced asset reliability.
- Condition-based maintenance shows advantages over time-based approaches in specific scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Organizations should adopt integrated maintenance strategies for improved asset reliability and performance.
- Proactive maintenance measures are crucial for effective asset management.
- Sustained operational excellence is achievable through a well-defined, holistic maintenance framework.
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