scholarly journals Reliability and maintainability of scraper conveyor used in coal mining in the Jiu Valley

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Vlad Alexandru Florea ◽  
Dragos Pasculescu ◽  
Vlad Mihai Pasculescu

Purpose.The aim of the study is to determine and analyse causes of faults in the operation of TR-7A scraper conveyor and to estimate the required time for their remediation and select the methods of their prevention and elimination. Methods. The characteristic of a system, such as the scraper conveyor, intended to fulfil its specified function in time and operation conditions, can be studied, theoretically, by determining its operational reliability. This implies the existence of a framework that incorporates several interconnected components of technical, operational, commercial and management nature. The quantitative expression of reliability was based on elements of mathematical probability theory and statistics (exponential distribution law), failure and repair mechanism not being subject to certain laws. Findings. The following TR-7A subassemblies, if defective, could have been the cause of a failure: chains, hydraulic couplings, chain lifters, drive, return drums, some electrical equipment. After 28 months of monitoring the TR-7A operation, we have established the number of failures (defects) ni, the operating time between failures ti, frequency of failures fc, time to repair tri, weight repair time pr, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTR). Originality.Data collection and processing involves the adoption of specific procedures to allow the correct highlighting of the causes and frequency of failures. The accomplishment of this approach allowed finding the solutions for increasing reliability of some subassemblies of TR-7A conveyor (i.e., those subjected to abrasive wear). Practical implications.One solution was to use materials with compositional and functional gradient in the case of worn surfaces of some subassemblies. It was successfully applied for the chain lifters where a significant increase in the mean time between failures was obtained. The field of application of these materials can be extended to the metal subassemblies of machines and equipment with abrasion wear that occurs both in underground mines and in quarries.


2020 ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Людмила Yushin ◽  
I.YU. Byikov

Analytical assessment of predicted operational reliability indicators for electric centrifugal pump installations based on empirical observations of their failures A methodology for the analytical assessment of predicted operational reliability indicators of equipment based on empirical observations of failures (using the example of electric centrifugal pump installations for oil production) is presented. Keywords: electric centrifugal pump installation, indicators of operational reliability, mean time between failures, statistical analysis, forecast indicators, Weibull distribution, critical service life, recovery rate, replacement rate, analytical method. [email protected]



2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 99-104
Author(s):  
O. Yu. Elagina ◽  
G. I. Vyshegorodtseva ◽  
B. M. Gantimirov ◽  
V. V. Tarasov ◽  
V. A. Klimenko ◽  
...  


2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-Kwun Wang ◽  
Tao-Peng Chu


2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narayanaswamy Vedachalam ◽  
Gidugu Ananada Ramadass ◽  
Malayath Aravindakshan Atmanand

AbstractThis paper reviews the latest advancements in subsea technologies associated with the safety of deep-water human occupied vehicles. Human occupied submersible operations are required for deep-water activities, such as high-resolution bathymetry, biological and geological surveys, search activities, salvage operations, and engineering support for underwater operations. As this involves direct human presence, the system has to be extremely safe and reliable. Based on applicable IEC 61508 Standards for health, safety, and environment (HSE), the safety integrity level requirements for the submersible safety systems are estimated. Safety analyses are done on 10 critical submersible safety systems with the assumption that the submersible is utilized for 10 deep-water missions per year. The results of the analyses are compared with the estimated target HSE requirements, and it is found that, with the present technological maturity and safety-centered design, it is possible to meet the required safety integrity levels. By proper maintenance, it is possible to keep the mean time between failures to more than 9 years. The results presented shall serve as a model for designers to arrive at the required trade-off between the capital expenditure, operating expenditure, and required safety levels.



2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 2497-2503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdenek Vintr ◽  
Michal Vintr

Rolling bearings are usually considered to be non-repaired items the reliability of which is characterized by mean time to failure, or so called basic rating life. Reliability describes these parameters well in case the bearings are used in operation up to the very time the failure occurs, or during the time corresponding with basic rating life. In case of railway applications the bearings are often used in large groups and are preventively replaced after much shorter operating time as compared with their basic rating life. In the article there is a model which enables us to describe the bearings reliability in this specific case and to specify a number of failures which might be expected from a group of bearings during operating time, or to determine mean operating time between failures of bearings.



Actuators ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Lampreia ◽  
Valter Vairinhos ◽  
Victor Lobo ◽  
José Requeijo

This paper describes the analysis, from a statistical point of view, of a maritime gas turbine, under various operating conditions, so as to determine its state. The data used concerns several functioning parameters of the turbines, such as temperatures and vibrations, environmental data, such as surrounding temperature, and past failures or quasi-failures of the equipment. The determination of the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) gives a rough estimate of the state of the turbine, but in this paper we show that it can be greatly improved with graphical and statistical analysis of data measured during operation. We apply the Laplace Test and calculate the gas turbine reliability using that data, to define the gas turbine failure tendency. Using these techniques, we can have a better estimate of the turbine’s state, and design a preventive observation, inspection and intervention plan.



2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.H. Michlin ◽  
G.Y. Grabarnik ◽  
E. Leshchenko


2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1247-1280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant M. Ambad ◽  
Makarand S. Kulkarni

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a warranty-based bilateral automated multi-issue negotiation approach. Design/methodology/approach – A methodology for bilateral automated negotiation process is developed considering the targets such as warranty attractiveness, warranty cost, mean time between failures, spare parts cost to the end user over the useful life of the life. The negotiation methodology is explained using different cases of negotiation. The optimization for each negotiation step is carried out using genetic algorithm with elitism strategy. Findings – The result after optimization indicates that the desired target values are achieved and manufacturer obtained desired profit margin. Practical implications – Application of automated negotiation model is illustrated using a real life case of an automobile engine manufacturer. The proposed approach helps the manufacturer of any product to develop a methodology for carrying out the negotiation process. The approach also results into taking warranty-related decisions at the design stage. Originality/value – This paper contributes in proposing a generalized methodology for warranty-based negotiation in which the negotiation is carried out between the manufacturer and the customer.



Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document