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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 184-190 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Maintenance
- Petrochemicals industry
- Predictive process
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Strategy and Management
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering