Abstract
The principal objectives of maintenance can be defined as follows:
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To extend the useful life of assets. This is particularly important in view of the lack of resources.
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To ensure the optimum availability of installed equipments for production (or service) and obtain the maximum possible return on investment.
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To ensure the operational readiness of all equipment required for emergency use, such as standby units, firefighting and rescue equipment, etc.
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To ensure the safety of personnel using facilities.
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Aggarwal, K.K. (1993). Maintainability and Availability. In: Reliability Engineering. Topics in Safety, Reliability and Quality, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1928-3_8
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