Title: Design a preventative maintenance schedule.
Course: Power Generation Design and Function (20904-II) > Section: Maintaining and Operating Power Generation Systems

Design should include

- site inspections
- routine inspections (e.g., filter, battery, belt)
- cost analysis in event of failure
- schedule using software
- return on investment (ROI)
- equipment history
- equipment run time (usage-based)
- safety record
- parts lead times
- man-hours
- non-destructive testing (NDT).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is cost analysis conducted?
- Why are man-hours used in calculating ROI?
- Why is maintaining a proper machinery history important?
- What should be included in a maintenance budget?