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How to assess EAM and CBM predictive capability
The article Take the EAM data health check provided maintenance engineers with a form for submitting their CBM and EAM data for assessment of its predictive decision support capability. In this article we’ll describe the methods we use to scrutinize … Continue reading
Posted in Data and samples, KPIs
Tagged EXAKT, Failure data, Mistaking failure for suspension, Sample, Shape parameter
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LRCM – Reporting failure modes of rotable components
Living RCM demands that the technician transmit accurate, consistent information regarding the failure mode(s) found during the execution of a work order. But what if the technician does not know which failure mode in a removable complex component actually occurred? Introduction … Continue reading
Posted in Data and samples, LRCM, RCM
Tagged LRCM, Reliability engineer, RULE, Sample
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Data or reliability analysis is the main role of the Reliability Engineer (RE) in maintenance. In support of his quest for good data, the RE should organize and teach technicians, planners and supervisors how to complete maintenance work orders so … Continue reading
Posted in Managing LRCM
Tagged Conditional density function, Confidence, Free text, KPIs, LRCM, Sample, Shape parameter, Standard deviation, What I did, What I found
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Sample selection
A good sample should include both good and bad actors. For example, pumps that fail frequently as well as those that do not fail or fail infrequently should be included. This ensures an unbiased sample. Normally the analyst takes two … Continue reading
How to start LRCM
Most large maintenance organizations have a history of pursuit of excellence on the cutting edge of maintenance management. They are avid consumers of maintenance technology, their staff read maintenance related magazines, and they attempt to implement most of the new … Continue reading
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Tagged CBM and CMMS, Potential failure, RULE, Sample, Starting LRCM
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