A Tool for Decision Making in K-Out-of-N System Maintenance

Abstract:

The paper deals with possibilities of maintenance optimisation of k-out-of-n systems. The first part of the paper briefly analyses influence of preventive maintenance concept on reliability of k-out-of-n system and presents possibilities of preventive maintenance optimisation with respect to maintenance costs. The second part of the paper presents a suggested method of maintenance optimisation in the case of a processing machine for dosing tiny loose material and smaller piece goods. The method takes into account not only maintenance costs but also production losses caused by a prospective failure of the system. The proposed method facilitates decisions on maintenance intervals modification and the range of maintenance from the economic point of view.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 110-116)
• Pages: 5257-5264
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.110-116.5257
• Online since: October 2011
• Authors: Zdenek Vintr, David Valis
• Keywords: K-Out-Of-N System, Maintenance Cost, Maintenance Optimization, Reliability

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