RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) Analysis Version1

RAM (Reliability, Availability and
Maintainability) Analysis
Summary
Along with the glowing size of facilities (i.e. facility’s capacity) and greater demand from the product users
on the reliability of product delivery, the effects of unexpected interruptions of facility operation are
becoming more and more serious for facility owners. Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)
analysis identifies constituent elements (i.e. equipment) of facilities whose failure affects the facility
availability, performing quantitative reliability analysis and proposes effective countermeasures in order to
improve the system reliability and maintainability.
The results of RAM analysis provide effective information that is particularly useful in improving the facility
plans. The weak points of facilities can be identified objectively and quantitatively, providing a basis for
making well-targeted suggestions to enhance availability of the facilities.
Examples of RAM Analysis Implementation
Overall scheme of RAM analysis
An expert experienced in reliability analysis conducts the analysis.
Firstly, the target values for availability, analysis conditions, analysis method and reliability data, i.e. failure
rate are confirmed. After finalizing the analysis approach, reliability analysis expert configures the analysis
model and conducts the analysis.
Based on the analysis results, TOYO make proposals concerning the facility configuration and maintenance
measures to enhance the system availability.
Compilation of analysis results
TOYO will prepare an analysis report describing the facility outline, analysis conditions, failure rate data,
analysis results and recommendations.
Extensive experience
TOYO has experiences in RAM analysis for petrochemical plants, fertilizer plants and energy-related plants.
Examples of analysis
Target values for availability
The target value for availability (96%, for example) is set.
Computation method
The availability is computed using Monte Carlo simulation.
Modeling
Reliability block diagrams are prepared based on the design intentions of the facilities, the configuration of
the facilities, the operation mode, equipment capacities and effects of each constituent equipment failure
on the entire facility.
Figure-1. Examples of Reliability Block Diagram
Results of availability computation
The equipment failure rate and average repair time is applied to each of the blocks in the reliability block
diagram, to calculate the availability of the facility.
The level of contribution (importance) by each constituent element to the reduction in availability of the
facility is obtained.
The reliability block diagram shows the equipment that makes up the facility in blocks, and connects them
either serially or in parallel. When the facility is operational, the right-most edge is reached from the left-
most edge via any of the routes. On the other hand, when any of the equipment has failed, the connection
is broken at that point. The right-most edge cannot be reached and the facility is shown to be not operational.
Figure-2 Availability Computation Results
Table-1. Examples of Criticality Importance
Ranking BLOCK No. Equipment Importance
1 BLOCK 1-5 Gas Turbine for C-1000B 12.36%
2 BLOCK 1-6 Gas Turbine for C-1000A 11.67%
3 BLOCK 3-34 Service Maintenance 10.21%
4 BLOCK 3-13 Safety Systems 8.06%
5 BLOCK 1-5 V-1200 Electro Static Coalescer 2.94%
6 BLOCK 3-2 C-3000B HP Compressor TrainB 2.11%
7 BLOCK 3-3 C-3000A HP Compressor TrainA 2.04%
Discussions of the results
The computation result is compared with the target values of availability.
Recommendations on the redundancy and /or maintenance for the equipment which contributes to the
reduction in availability are made in order to improve the availability of the system.
Results of implementation
RAM analysis provides effective information especially for improving new facility plans, and serves as one of
the pointers when making investment decisions.
The weak points in the facilities, or the equipment that needs to be given priority in preventive maintenance,
are identified.
iFluids Engineering provides Training on using

DNV MAROS
Guidance on how to use MAROS to perform a range of analyses from a basic to a more advanced RAM
study.
Reliability Engineering emphasises dependability in the lifecycle management of a product, where it is

essential to consider the Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) characteristics.
RAM analysis contains a number of techniques that help engineers understand the risks that will prevent
dependable operation of a system by assessing failure modes, frequencies and consequences. This course
introduces some of the key elements of a RAM analysis, giving hands on practice of performing a simple
analysis using DNV MAROS tools.
Description
The course provides guidance on how to use DNV MAROS to perform a range of analyses from a basic to a
more advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) study. All the key aspects of typical
upstream asset evaluation and optimization studies are covered.
This course aims to provide the following: -
• Introduction to reliability theory and RAM analysis

• Overview of DNV MAROS modelling approach.
• Construction of practical examples such as oil production system, gas network and normally
unmanned facility
• Sensitivity analysis (what-if-scenarios) to evaluate alternative design configurations, operational
strategy, maintenance philosophy and life-cycle cost analysis (LCC)
• Understanding of basic principles of RAM analysis (terminology, definitions, purpose)
• Understanding of how failure rates are calculated.
• Understanding of how FMEA/RCM can be used to identify failure modes/maintenance tasks.
• Discussion of reporting/presenting findings of analysis.
• How to perform an effective MAROS analysis
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to explain the dynamic simulation concept used by Maros and understand the main
features and functionality. You will be required to practise and apply your newly acquired knowledge of the
software through extensive exercises.
Upon completion of this course you should be able to scope, create and run a RAM analysis, produce results
and investigate their meaning.
Target group
Users who need to carry out and/or understand the output of RAM analysis and Asset Evaluation &
Optimization Studies in the upstream or downstream sector of the oil and gas, Petro-chemical, specialty
chemicals industry. They can be from Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Piping or Chemical
background.
 Interested in RAM Study Training. Please register your interest in below link.
https://forms.gle/K6aKrhobrGEhSYPLA or drop an email to [email protected]
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Examples of RAM Analysis Implementation

Overall scheme of RAM analysis

An expert experienced in reliability analysis conducts the analysis.

Compilation of analysis results

Target values for availability

The target value for availability (96%, for example) is set.

The availability is computed using Monte Carlo simulation.

Figure-1. Examples of Reliability Block Diagram

Results of availability computation

Table-1. Examples of Criticality Importance

Ranking BLOCK No. Equipment Importance

1 BLOCK 1-5 Gas Turbine for C-1000B 12.36%

2 BLOCK 1-6 Gas Turbine for C-1000A 11.67%

3 BLOCK 3-34 Service Maintenance 10.21%

4 BLOCK 3-13 Safety Systems 8.06%

5 BLOCK 1-5 V-1200 Electro Static Coalescer 2.94%

6 BLOCK 3-2 C-3000B HP Compressor TrainB 2.11%

7 BLOCK 3-3 C-3000A HP Compressor TrainA 2.04%

Discussions of the results

The computation result is compared with the target values of availability.

iFluids Engineering provides Training on using

Reliability Engineering emphasises dependability in the lifecycle management of a product, where it is

This course aims to provide the following: -

• Introduction to reliability theory and RAM analysis

https://forms.gle/K6aKrhobrGEhSYPLA or drop an email to [email protected]

Please visit www.iFluids.com to know more.

For any Corporate training enquiries, contact us today --> [email protected]

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