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Optimizing Maintenance Strategies in Power Generation: Embracing Predictive and Preventive Approaches
In the high-stakes world of power generation, ensuring continuous operation and reducing downtime are central priorities. With the increasing complexity of power generation systems, maintenance practices are evolving to meet these demands more efficiently. Understanding the roles of Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Reactive Maintenance (Run-to-Failure) is crucial for maintenance professionals in the energy sector to make informed decisions about equipment management and long-term operational strategy.
Daniel T. Schmitt, Robert Slaughter, Gilbert L. Peterson
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 182 | Number 2 | February 2016 | Pages 243-255
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE14-141
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Multiview geometry theory is applied to atmospheric nuclear tests filmed in the 1950s and 1960s, to estimate the three-dimensional locations of fixed structures and radiological material during the detonation. Results show that using bundle adjustment, points can be estimated with an average uncertainty of 0.68 m with 0.36, 0.28, and 0.37 m of uncertainty in the x-, y-, and z-directions, respectively.