Substations reliability-centered maintenance and predictive maintenance - a strategic partnership

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1996

OSTI ID:430406

Colsher, R J ^[1]; Abbott, P D; Matusheski, R L ^[2]; Smith, S B ^[3]

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1. Electric Power Research Institute, Eddystone, PA (United States)
2. EPRI & MD Center, Eddystone, PA (United States)
3. ERIN Engineering & Research, Walnut Creek, CA (United States)

A maintenance optimization study for substation components can be most effective when Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Analysis is combined with a Predictive Maintenance (PDM) Assessment. If the two processes are performed concurrently, the benefit-to-cost ratios for each is increased. Also, the cost of implementing RCM recommendations for condition monitoring can be minimized, while maximizing their impact at the same time. This paper presents the essential elements of both the RCM and PDM processes, and describes how they work together in a substation environment as a comprehensive maintenance assessment tool. Descriptions of recent experiences are also included.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States); Cambias and Associates, Covington, LA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 430406
• Report Number(s): EPRI-TR--106069; CONF-9512103--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
MAINTENANCE
OPTIMIZATION
POWER SUBSTATIONS
RELIABILITY