Maintenance control

Salih O. Duffuaa, Ahmed E. Haroun

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Abstract

A maintenance system can be viewed as a simple input/output system. The inputs to the system are manpower, failed equipment, material and spare parts, tools, information, polices and procedures, and spares. The output is equipment that is up, reliable and well configured to achieve the planned operation of the plant. The system has a set of activities that make it functional. The activities include planning, scheduling, execution and control. The control is achieved in reference to the objectives of the maintenance system. The objectives are usually aligned with the organization objectives and include equipment availability, costs and quality. The feedback and control is an important function in this system that can be used to improve the system performance. A typical maintenance system with key processes and control function is shown in Figure 5.1. The figure exemplifies the role and the need for effective feedback and control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Maintenance Management and Engineering
PublisherSpringer London
Pages93-113
Number of pages21
ISBN (Print)9781848824713
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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