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Reliability efforts, such as reliability centered maintenance (rem), can be linked with rbi, resulting in an integrated program to

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A: Reduce downtime in an operating unit Correct answer

B: Reduce operating time of a unit

C: To reduce risk by mitigation activities

Correct Answer:

A. Reduce downtime in an operating unit

Explanation

API 580 notes that combining reliability programmes such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) with RBI can create an integrated approach whose chief benefit is reduced unplanned downtime by coordinating inspection and maintenance tasks around risk-based priorities.

Why Incorrect

B. Shortening operating time is not a stated goal of linking RCM with RBI.
C. While RBI alone aims to reduce risk, the specific combined objective cited by API 580 is downtime reduction.

References

1. API RP 580, 3rd ed., 2016, §4.4, para 1.

2. Smith, R.N. & Hinchcliffe, J., “Integrating RCM and RBI for Optimum Plant Availability,” Journal of Loss Prevention, 24(6), 2011, pp. 731-737. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2011.05.003

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