The integrated maintenance program

The authors point out that a comprehensive and integrated approach is required to address adequately the varied needs and interfaces which drive a plant maintenance program. The functional performance designed into the equipment must be understood and combined with all the requirements external to the equipment in order to provide an effective and justifiable maintenance program. A systematic process of development and documentation of the engineering basis for the overall maintenance plan can satisfy all the necessary requirements while providing a very efficient means to build and maintain the necessary documentation. Finally, particular attention to the details of program interfaces is essential.<>