14-09-2008, 10:38 PM
I have read the relevant parts of the the Yellow Book but that deals with the matter of safety in the life cycle.
I am aware of mtce practices and so on as well.
I can perhaps further define my question now to: what aspects should be considered when designing the system to ensure the system can be maintained effeciently over it's design life?
I have also looked at the RAMS PPP and took in a few things and made a list of my own it includes;
Quality assurance standards for the equipment and services
Availability of parts. - more than one supplier and ensuring they are interchangeable
Consideration to the physical access of equipment especially in tunnels, on bridges, multiple line areas.
The ability to lock out bi directional working or lines by Mtce staff. the ability to introduce SLW for MTCE or renewals.
The skill sets of staff require to maintain equipment
The integrity Vs Reliability matrix.
system redundancy
Demoded working features.
Any difficult mtce specs that may be required.
Any special test equipment or procedures that may be required.
the ease of renewing components.
Interfacing with other departments
The strength, extended life verses intial cost,
Protection against the environment.
availability of 3rd line support.
Can you suggest some other areas ineed to consider or readings on this subject?
I am aware of mtce practices and so on as well.
I can perhaps further define my question now to: what aspects should be considered when designing the system to ensure the system can be maintained effeciently over it's design life?
I have also looked at the RAMS PPP and took in a few things and made a list of my own it includes;
Quality assurance standards for the equipment and services
Availability of parts. - more than one supplier and ensuring they are interchangeable
Consideration to the physical access of equipment especially in tunnels, on bridges, multiple line areas.
The ability to lock out bi directional working or lines by Mtce staff. the ability to introduce SLW for MTCE or renewals.
The skill sets of staff require to maintain equipment
The integrity Vs Reliability matrix.
system redundancy
Demoded working features.
Any difficult mtce specs that may be required.
Any special test equipment or procedures that may be required.
the ease of renewing components.
Interfacing with other departments
The strength, extended life verses intial cost,
Protection against the environment.
availability of 3rd line support.
Can you suggest some other areas ineed to consider or readings on this subject?