A Reliability Evaluation and Inspection-Based Replacement Optimization Policy Considering Measurement Variability and State variations

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Abstract

Inspection and inspection-based maintenance is an important measure in engineering asset management, due to its capacity to alleviate health deterioration. During inspection, many plants confront with inspection errors due to measurement accuracy and other unexpected noises, which is further complicated by random state transitions. To address the problem, this study investigates the reliability modeling and evaluation approach for a two-phase continuously degrading system subject to measurement variability. Accordingly, a state-driven, multi-threshold replacement policy is devised. Upon an inspection, the hidden defect and the real-time degradation are revealed, followed by replacement decision made according to the predetermined control limit considering the measurement variability. By jointly optimizing the inspection interval and replacement control limit, the operational cost is minimized. A numerical experiment is given to verify the profitability of the proposed policy over cost reduction and availability improvement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 4th International Conference on System Reliability and Safety Engineering, SRSE 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages493-499
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665473880
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event4th International Conference on System Reliability and Safety Engineering, SRSE 2022 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 15 Dec 202218 Dec 2022

Publication series

Name2022 4th International Conference on System Reliability and Safety Engineering, SRSE 2022

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on System Reliability and Safety Engineering, SRSE 2022
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period15/12/2218/12/22

Keywords

  • avalability
  • cost decision-making
  • engineering asset management
  • inspection planning
  • measurement variability
  • multi-phase system
  • reliability analysis
  • replacement optimization

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