Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

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What is the first step in the maintenance planning process?

The work request is prioritized

A work request is raised (correct)

Materials are ordered

The job is scheduled

Who reviews the work request to ensure it is clear and complete?

Maintenance planner

Quality control manager

Scheduler

Supervisor (correct)

What role does the maintenance planner play in the maintenance process?

Prioritizes work requests based on severity

Diagnoses problems and documents plans (correct)

Advises on scheduling of work

Orders materials needed for the job

What happens after the materials needed for a job are ordered?

The materials are inspected and approved Signup and view all the answers

How does the scheduler maximize crew efficiency when planning work?

By grouping tasks by equipment or area Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in the process?

It stores work requests and oversees priority levels Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered when prioritizing a work request?

Severity of the problem and impact on production Signup and view all the answers

What is required before moving a job to `ready for execution` in the CMMS?

Necessary materials must arrive and be verified Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the weekly schedule review meeting?

To jointly agree on the work to be done in the coming week. Signup and view all the answers

What does MTBF stand for, and why is it significant?

Mean Time Between Failures; it predicts when a piece of equipment is likely to fail. Signup and view all the answers

How is availability calculated?

Availability = MTBF / (MTBF + MTTR) Signup and view all the answers

What does utilization measure in the context of maintenance?

The percentage of time equipment is actively used. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of RAM analysis?

Management Signup and view all the answers

What feature of maintenance management systems helps track preventive maintenance tasks?

Preventive maintenance checklist Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of opportunity maintenance identification in maintenance management?

To schedule tasks during downtimes or other opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

How can equipment history benefit maintenance planning?

By identifying trends and potential problems. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the ease of repair for an asset in maintenance contexts?

Maintainability Signup and view all the answers

What does MTTR indicate about a piece of equipment?

The average time needed for repairs after a failure. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Maintenance planning ensures the right tools, materials, and instructions are available for efficient work execution.
A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is used to raise and track work requests, including problem details and locations.
Work requests are reviewed for clarity and prioritized based on severity and potential production impact.
Maintenance planners diagnose issues on-site to identify necessary materials and document everything in the work order.
Materials are ordered and confirmed for accuracy before jobs are marked ready for execution in the CMMS.
Schedulers create draft weekly schedules, grouping similar tasks to enhance crew efficiency.
Weekly schedule review meetings involve operations and maintenance teams to finalize work to be executed.
Agreed schedules are distributed to maintenance supervisors for assignment to crew members.
Workers keep records of time spent and provide technical feedback post-execution, aiding in performance analysis and process improvement.

Key Formulas in Maintenance Planning

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Average time between equipment failures, assists in predicting potential failures.
MTTR (Mean Time To Repair): Average duration to repair equipment, helps estimate downtime after failures.
Availability: Percentage of time equipment is operational, calculated as Availability = MTBF / (MTBF + MTTR).
Utilization: Percentage of time equipment is actively used, calculated as Utilization = Actual Operating Hours / Scheduled Operating Hours.

Maintenance Management Systems

Preventive Maintenance Checklist: A tool for tracking and managing preventive maintenance tasks.
Opportunity Maintenance Identification: Identifies tasks that can be performed during operational downtimes.
Composite Maintenance Planning: Develops maintenance plans considering equipment condition and operational history.
Breakdown Response: Facilitates swift response to breakdowns, providing immediate access to pertinent resources.
Equipment History Tracking: Maintains records of maintenance and repair activities for each asset to identify trends.

Reliability and Maintainability

RAM Analysis: A methodology assessing asset performance covering Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability for a comprehensive health assessment.
Components of RAM Analysis:
- Reliability: Capability of an asset to perform required functions under specified conditions.
- Availability: Asset's operability as needed under varying conditions.
- Maintainability: Ease and speed with which an asset can be repaired post-failure.

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This quiz will test your knowledge on maintenance planning and scheduling processes, emphasizing the importance of having the right tools, materials, and instructions. Understand how effective planning contributes to efficiency and timely completion of tasks.