IGNOU MS-57 Question Papers

1. (a) Discuss briefly the various techniques for condition based maintenance. (b) What are the objectives of Total Productive Maintenance ? Discuss the significance of Age-specific failure rate. 2. (a) Explain the importance of maintenance audit. Describe the salient features to be covered in a maintenance audit report. (b) Describe the process through which a [...]

1. (a) Describe the concept of Reliability, maintainability and availability. Explain also the interrelationship among them. (b) Explain procedures that might improve the reliability of a system. Distinguish between a system with components in parallel and in series. 2. (a) Why are safety and environmental issues important for a manufacturing Organisation ? Explain how maintenance [...]

1. What are the life cycle cost components for any plant ? How can maintenance affect the life cycle  profits of any equipment and plant ? 2. What are the important components of a maintenance organization ? Name the key issues affecting the maintenance organization structure. 3. Briefly describe the concept of reliability, maintainability and [...]