Abstract
The paper is an interim statement on a research project that describes the principles and working of a feedback system for plant operating data to design. The system differs from conventional practice of data collection in that a design reference is established against which actual plant experience is compared. Work has been carried out to demonstrate that it is feasible to establish a design reference which contains quantified expectations of reliability and maintainability. The reporting system is described, as are the methods by which designers can interrogate the computer database generated. The paper concludes with a discussion of the advantages of this system with respect to the involvement of designers, the usefulness of the system and the motivation of maintenance personnel to collect good-quality data.
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