Abstract
An industrial process plant should be operated
effectively from the economic point of view, and
undisturbed production should be ensured with long-term
minimum cost. At the same time, the risks for the owners,
plant workers, public and environment should be kept as
low as reasonably possible. Usually, enterprises develop
strategies to cope with economical production,
environmental requirements and occupational safety. These
strategies lean on the general goals and objectives set
for the economy and society's confidence in the plant.
From a wide perspective, the goal of maintenance and
operability activities of a successful industrial plant
is the assurance of long-term asset management by keeping
the plant continuously in a condition as good as new.
Maintenance has a key role in controlling the risks
caused by equipment damages, system failures or plant
disturbances. However, there are many ways to organise
and perform maintenance, and each maintenance option has
its own characteristics with respect to benefits, costs
and risks. The decision maker should be able to estimate
the effects of maintenance and
to evaluate benefits, costs and risks in order to create
the most appropriate maintenance strategy, which should
bc based on the goals set for the use of the plant and be
in accordance with advanced enterprise strategies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 44-50 |
Journal | Automation Technology Review |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
MoE publication type | D1 Article in a trade journal |