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Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
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Research Reactors Division |
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RCM Proposal: To propose an overall RCM structure that maybe used for all High Flux Isotope Reactor systems. The RCM program being proposed will be demonstrated using application to the primary cleanup system (PCS).
What is RCM? RCM is the process that is used to determine the most effective approach for maintenance for specific applications. In its most simple form, it involves identifying actions that will reduce the probability of failure and which are the most cost effective from a maintenance perspective.
History RCM is application of reliability analysis. Reliability was developed by the military in the 1950’s to increase the performance of their weapon systems. Later, reliability analysis was recognized by the industrial community as a way to increase equipment reliability and decrease maintenance cost. Thus was born the field of reliability centered maintenance.
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY PO BOX 2008 MS6398 OAK RIDGE TN 37831-6398 |
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Contact |
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Phone: 865-574-9068 E-mail: siebertek@ornl.gov, eks2f@mtsu.edu |
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DID YOU KNOW |
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Reliability Centered Maintenance |
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HFIR Operating at 85 MW |
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The current Research Reactors Division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) was established in 1987 as an organization to operate ORNL's reactors in a safe and efficient manner. The majority of the division's staff of approximately 130 is located at ORNL's 7900 site. |