Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Application of Industrial Electronics in the O&G Field
2.1. Upstream Exploration
2.2. Midstream Operations
2.3. Downstream Refining
3. Dealing with Failed EEE in O&G Industry
3.1. Replacement of Failed EEE Products
3.1.1. E-Waste
3.1.2. Cost
3.2. Remanufacturing of Failed EEE Products
3.2.1. Feasibility
3.2.2. Time
3.2.3. Quality and Reliability
3.2.4. Skilled Labor
4. Index of Repairability (IOR) for EEE in Oil and Gas Industry: A Novel Solution
4.1. Scoring Systems for Repairability
4.2. Mathematical Modeling
4.3. Pictogram Logo and Graphical Charter for the IOR
4.4. Procedure for Calculating the IOR
5. Impact of IOR on O&G Sector
5.1. Reactive or Run-to-Failure (RtF) Maintenance
5.2. Preventive or Time-Based Maintenance (PM or TbM)
5.3. Condition-Based Maintenance (CbM)
5.4. Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
5.5. Risk-Based Maintenance (RbM)
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Repairability Assessment Systems | Products Eligible for Testing | Criteria |
---|---|---|
Assessment Matrix for Ease of Repair (AsMeR) [27] | All EEE | The repair process comprises five key stages: identifying the product, determining the cause of failure, disassembling and reassembling, replacing any necessary parts, and restoring the product to a functional state. In addition, it considers three crucial repairability factors: providing information, designing the product for ease of repair, and offering adequate service support, catering to both professional repair technicians and DIY repair enthusiasts. |
Joint Research Centre Repair Scoring System (RSS) [28] | Vacuum cleaners, laptops, TVs, mobile phones, washing machines, and dishwashers | This model is designed for professional repair specialists to evaluate repairability, reusability, and upgradability. |
iFixit 2019 Smartphone Repairability Scoring System [29] | Mobile phones | This model emphasizes eight criteria aimed at evaluating the simplicity of self-repair. |
General Methods for the Assessment of the Ability to Repair, Reuse, and Upgrade Energy-Related Products (EN 45554) [30] | All EEE | A universal assessment method for repair, reuse, and upgrade, this approach offers a generic set of tools without focusing on specific products. It is designed for use by both professional repairers and self-repair enthusiasts. |
Label of Excellence for Durable, Repair-Friendly Designed Electrical and Electronic Appliances (ONR:192012) [31] | Brown goods and white goods | This evaluation encompasses durability and repairability, with criteria focusing on product design, information provision, and services. This approach is intended for professional repairers. |
French Reparability Index (FRI) [32] | Washing machines, TVs, laptops, smartphones, and lawnmowers | This model is centered around five criteria: documentation, disassembly, replacement part availability, replacement part cost, and other device-specific factors. It caters to both professional repairers and self-repair enthusiasts. |
Factor | Normalized Weight | Weight Factor Using Geometric Mean |
---|---|---|
Design | 0.251303742 | 0.25 |
Documentation | 0.228457947 | 0.23 |
Spare parts | 0.231313671 | 0.23 |
Software | 0.294139607 | 0.29 |
Cumulative Score Factor | Criterion |
---|---|
Design | Modularity |
Clear labeling | |
Ease of disassembly | |
Safety considerations | |
Testing points and waveforms | |
Documentation | Availability of service/user manuals |
Online documentation | |
Documentation in multiple languages | |
Troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines | |
User/technician feedback | |
Spare parts | Replacement parts availability |
Spare parts cost | |
Spare parts reliability and quality | |
Spare parts datasheets | |
Spare parts warranty | |
Software | Software updates availability |
Original firmware availability | |
Remote/online technical support | |
Reset/data recovery | |
Access to the software tools |
IOR Category | Score Range | Design | Documentation | Spare Parts | Software |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Very low repairability | Non-modular and inaccessible | Inadequate | Poor quality and not available | No access | |
Low repairability | Minimal modularity and accessibility | Lacking | Low quality and rarely available | Restricted access | |
Moderate repairability | Some modularity and accessibility | Sufficient | Average quality and limited availability | Some restrictions | |
High repairability | Modular and accessible | Detailed | Good quality and widely available | Limited restrictions | |
Very high repairability | Highly modular and accessible | Comprehensive | High-quality and easily available | Open and easy access |
IOR Pictogram Logo | Range | Color RGB (CMYB%) |
---|---|---|
217-22-39 (7-98-86-1) | ||
254-116-27 (0-64-89-0) | ||
255-201-1 (0-22-93-0) | ||
158-204-0 (84-13-94-2) | ||
0-148-67 (84-13-94-2) |
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Alkouh, A.; Keddar, K.A.; Alatefi, S. Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique. Electronics 2023, 12, 2461. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12112461
Alkouh A, Keddar KA, Alatefi S. Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique. Electronics. 2023; 12(11):2461. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12112461
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlkouh, Ahmad, Kamel Abderrazak Keddar, and Saad Alatefi. 2023. "Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique" Electronics 12, no. 11: 2461. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12112461
APA StyleAlkouh, A., Keddar, K. A., & Alatefi, S. (2023). Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique. Electronics, 12(11), 2461. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12112461