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  1. 1. Smart components : Creating a competitive edge through smart connected drive train on mining machines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : KAJOL SINGH; [2021]
    Keywords : Drivetrain; downtime; sensor system; operating data; planned maintenance; spare parts inventory; Drivlina; stillestånd; givarsystem; driftsdata; planerat underhåll; reservdelsinventering;

    Abstract : Major drivetrain components of the Epiroc machines like axles, gearboxes, transmission, torqueconverter, clutch, and bearings are critical components which are focused upon in this thesis. Failure of these major component results in breakdown of the vehicle and if early fault detection is not existing, then this causes engineers and technicians to spend a substantial amount of time to identify the root cause of the failure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Periodical Maintenance Modelling and Optimisation Assuming Imperfect Preventive Maintenance and Perfect Corrective Maintenance

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Madeleine Engvall Birr; Lisette Lansryd; [2021]
    Keywords : Master Thesis; Maintenance Management; Maintenance Modelling; Imperfect PM; Perfect CM; Periodic Policy; Genetic Algorithms; Age Reduction; Masterexamensarbete; Underhållsarbete; Underhållsmodellering; Ofullständiga FU; Perfekta AU; Periodisk Planläggning; Genetiska Algoritmer; Åldersreduktion;

    Abstract : In this paper, a periodic maintenance model is formulated assumingcontinuous monitoring, imperfect preventive maintenance (PM) and perfect correctivemaintenance (CM) using three decision variables, (I, N, Z). The model is derived in aninfinite horizon context where the mean cost per unit time is modelled. READ MORE

  4. 3. Utilisation of maintenance information to gain predictability : An exploratory case study in the manufacturing industry, Volvo CE

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Christian Thirslund; [2021]
    Keywords : Maintenance system; Information utilisation; Predictability; Preventive measures; Underhållssystem; Informationsanvändning; Förutsägbarhet; Förebyggande åtgärder;

    Abstract : In today’s manufacturing industry, addressing maintenance functions is essential to increase effectiveness and productivity. With the present era of digitalisation and technology, all data is enabled to be shared and integrated within the organisations. READ MORE

  5. 4. On estimating the risk of wheel damage for wagons with paper rolls considering various dynamic conditions

    University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

    Author : Robin Prevolnik; [2016]
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    Abstract : Hector Rail AB is a Swedish line haul provider for the European Rail Transport Market. On one of their lines, Hector Rail transports large cylinder-shaped paper rolls of different sizes from Holmsund to Skövde, and compressed recycled paper back to Holmsund, with Y25 bogie wagons. READ MORE

  6. 5. Setup time reduction by using lean and maintenance tools

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Albin Risfelt; [2016]
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    Abstract : In today’s society it is increasingly important for production companies to reduce waste during production to gain as much profit as possible. This leads to companies implementing techniques such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and lean to various degrees. READ MORE