Model-Based RCM: Nomenclature and Introduction

Nomenclature

Term	Description
MBRCM	Model-Based Reliability Centered Maintenance
FMEA	Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
RCM	Reliability Centered Maintenance
MADE	Maintenance Aware Design Ecosystem
MTBM	Mean Time Between Maintenance
MTTF	Mean Time to Failure
MTTR	Mean Time to Repair
P-to-F	Progression to Failure
P(f)	Probability of failure
RAM	Reliability, Availability & Maintainability
RBD	Reliability Block Diagram
MSI	Maintenance Significant Item

Introduction

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis is defined as "a process used to determine what must be done to ensure that any physical asset continues to do what its users want it to do in its present operating context" (Moubray J., 1997). RCM analysis allows the user to identify component failure modes, form a response to a failure mode by performing a breakdown or preventative maintenance plan and document this information in a structured approach.

This document provides a detailed guide to the Model-Based RCM functionality in MADE.

(Source PDF: "Model-based RCM Guide.pdf", covers document sections 2 "Nomenclature" and 3 "Introduction".)