RAM modeling for performance analysis of a coal handling system

Abstract

With the advent of the latest technologies, industries are facing a significant challenge and drives to look for better tools and techniques to stand firm and continue growing with the changed market scenario. Considering this situation and for the up gradation of organizations, we applied reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) modeling for performance analysis of a coal handling system of a thermal power plant. The Markovian approach used for RAM modeling, for various subsystems transition diagrams drawn, and associated differential equations formulated. Obtained results helpful to plant personnel for evaluating the system and improve system performance by applying correct maintenance policies.