Exploring cost implications of delay in maintenance action

Jake Ansell*, Tom Archibald, Alan Bain, Richard Denning

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract / Description of output

For a single asset one can obtain the optimal maintenance strategy for a wide range of assumptions about deterioration, maintenance actions and costs. For example Ansell et al (2004) and Ansell and Archibald (2008) developed approaches based on data driven models which included repair, refurbishment and replacement in the presence of covariates. Archibald et al (2004) also explored the sensitivity of such solutions to parameter changes in the model. In practices, though, it may not be possible to implement the optimal solution. It may be necessary to keep the equipment working until maintenance facilities are available or there may be operational reasons to retain equipment in action. Ansell et al (2003) showed that it is possible to assess the impact of maintenance actions (replacement, refurbishment or repair). In this paper the impact of delay in refurbishment and replacement is considered. This is based on the assumptions of Cox and Lewis's NHPP model, though, it is possible to consider alternative deterioration models. Empirical results are presented with theoretical justification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference and the Annual European Safety and Reliability Conference 2012 (PSAM11 ESREL 2012)
PublisherCurran Associates Inc
Pages25-31
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781622764365
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference and the Annual European Safety and Reliability Conference 2012, PSAM11 ESREL 2012 - Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 25 Jun 201229 Jun 2012

Publication series

Name11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference and the Annual European Safety and Reliability Conference 2012, PSAM11 ESREL 2012
Volume1

Conference

Conference11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference and the Annual European Safety and Reliability Conference 2012, PSAM11 ESREL 2012
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityHelsinki
Period25/06/1229/06/12

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Cox and lewis model
  • deterioration models
  • maintenance delay
  • optimal asset management

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