Conference proceeding
Integrating simulation modeling and equipment condition diagnostics for predictive maintenance strategies - A case study
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2002 WINTER SIMULATION CONFERENCE, VOLS 1 AND 2, pp.1289-1296
2002
Abstract
This paper presents results from a case study in predictive maintenance at a distribution warehouse. A simulation model was built with ARENA(TM) 5.0 for integrating predictive maintenance strategies with production planning strategies, for a conveyor system. Equipment health was monitored using condition-based parameters such as temperature and Vibration for mechanical and electrical components such as rollers, electrical motors, and gearboxes. This diagnostic information was then integrated with a simulation model to simulate various equipment breakdown and failure conditions. Integration of condition-based monitoring of conveying equipment with a simulation model of the distribution system has provided a useful analytical tool for management-to reduce production downtime due to unplanned maintenance activities - in this instance, downtime was reduced by more than 50% - and work in process inventory was reduced by-more than 65%.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Integrating simulation modeling and equipment condition diagnostics for predictive maintenance strategies - A case study
- Creators
- L R ContrerasC ModiA Pennathur
- Contributors
- J M Charnes (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2002 WINTER SIMULATION CONFERENCE, VOLS 1 AND 2, pp.1289-1296
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2002
- Academic Unit
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984231832802771
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