Turnaround maintenance in petrochemical industry: Practices and suggested improvements

Salih O. Duffuaa*, M. A.Ben Daya

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Turnaround maintenance (JAM) is an essential activity in process industry. It plays an important role in maintaining consistent productive capacity. It is a major project that requires sound planning, execution and control. In this paper guidelines for a structured approach for managing TAM is outlined and the current practice of TAM in petrochemical industry is assessed. The assessment of the current practice is conducted through a structured questionnaire that covers all the essential phases and activities of TAM. Suggestions for improving the practice of TAM are also provided in the paper. Practical implications. This paper provided a structured approach and guidelines for initiating, planning, executing and terminating TAM. The guidelines are expected to evolve into a manual that can be utilized by process industry for managing TAM.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)184-190
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

Keywords

  • Maintenance
  • Petrochemicals industry
  • Predictive process

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Strategy and Management
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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