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Make computerized maintenance management system pay off. W.H. Weiss. Hydrocarbon Processing, July 1998, 77(7), 129--135.

Advances in computer technology are incorporated in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Use of CMMS in repair and servicing operations and in the prediction of equipment wear is discussed. Most systems are designed to handle preventive and predictive maintenance requirements. Selection of CMMS is discussed and a five-step procedure is recommended. The average CMMS life is five years and investment costs are up to $10 million for software, upkeep, installation, and employee training. Some common misunderstandings of computer systems are reviewed. Factors involved in making CMMS operational, loading information into the system, and customizing a CMMS are discussed. 10 refs.
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