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4. Advantages and limitations of the SRCM method
The SRCM developed by EPRI to reduce development times and associated resources has been successfully applied to maintenance for nuclear, thermal and hydro-electric power plants, mainly in the USA. The assessments carried out highlight the advantages and limitations of SCRM compared with the original RCM defined by Nowlan and Heap.
4.1 Benefits
The fundamental principles of the original RCM are largely respected by the SRCM, and significant time savings are achieved in analyses by merging the steps involved in drawing up FMEAs and logical decision trees. The participation of all specialists in a dedicated working group is an indispensable asset in defining critical and non-critical components and new maintenance tasks. The use of experience feedback is a key...
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Bibliography
Software tools
APT, January 2016, Preventance. Asset Performance Technologies 400 Gold Ave SW, Suite 508, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
Standards and originals
NF EN – Maintenance terminology, NF EN 13306, June 2010
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