List of Figures ix
List of Tables xiii
Preface xv
1 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul: A Preview 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Maintenance 3
1.3 Repair 23
1.4 Overhaul 29
1.5
Chapter Summary 34
References 34
2 Repairable Systems: An Overview 37
2.1 Introduction to Repairable Systems and Its Terminologies 38
2.2 Maintenance Actions on Repairable Systems 44
2.3 Classifications of Maintenance Categories 46
2.4 Concept of Censoring 56
2.5 Problems Faced by the Industries: Present Scenario 57
2.6
Chapter Summary 61
References 61
3 Imperfect Overhaul Virtual Age Model 65
3.1 Introduction 65
3.2 Need for an Imperfect Overhaul 66
3.3 Imperfect Overhaul Virtual Age Model (IOVAM) 68
3.4
Chapter Summary 78
References 80
4 Techniques for Modeling and Analysis of Censored Data Considering the FM Approach 81
4.1 Introduction 81
4.2 Problem Background 83
4.3 Basic Terminologies 84
4.4 Representation and Analysis of Cases 86
4.5 Models for FM-Wise Censored Data Analysis for Repairable Systems 90
4.6 An Industrial Perspective of Technique 98
4.7
Chapter Summary 106
References 108
5 Methodology for Identifying HFRCs Considering Risk-Based Threshold on Intensity Function 111
5.1 Introduction 111
5.2 Methodology for Risk-Based Threshold on Intensity Function for HFRC Designation 113
5.3
Chapter Summary 125
References 127
6 Progressive Maintenance Policy 129
6.1 Introduction 129
6.2 Progressive Maintenance Policy (PMP) 130
6.3 PMP Methodology 130
6.4
Chapter Summary 139
References 139
7 Age-Based Maintenance Policies for Repairable Systems 141
7.1 Introduction 141
7.2 Age-Based Policies for Repairable Systems 141
7.3
Chapter Summary 149
References 150
8 Study and Modeling of Factors Affecting the REI of Repairable Systems 151
8.1 Introduction 151
8.2 Limitations of the Quantitative Assessment of RE 152
8.3 Investigation of Factor/Subfactors Affecting RE 154
8.4 Tool Chosen for the Analysis 159
8.5
Chapter Summary 169
References 170
Appendix A 171
Appendix B 173
Appendix C 175
Appendix D 177
Appendix E 183
Index 193
