Optimizing Maintenance Strategies through Simulation Modeling: A Plant Simulation Approach

Hermans Marc, Fegyverneki Sandor

Event based simulation, Maintenance Strategies, System Reliability, Weibull and NegExp Functions

This study explores the optimization of maintenance strategies using simulation modeling in Plant Simulation. It focuses on enhancing system reliability by examining key parameters such as availability, Mean Time To Repair, and Mean Time Between Failures, modeled through Negative Exponential and Weibull distributions. The interrelation of these parameters is leveraged to develop a dynamic maintenance model that addresses the limitations of traditional hazard rates. The study introduces a sawtooth hazard rate model for more realistic failure dynamics and evaluates the efficacy of maintenance strategies through comprehensive simulation experiments. The results indicate that incorporating maintenance significantly improves system reliability and operational efficiency, with detailed analysis provided through statistical tests and comparative assessments.

https://dx.doi.org/10.31873/IJEAS.11.07.03