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EXPERT SYSTEMS IN PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS.

Author(s) : CULP C. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

AN EXPERT SYSTEM IS DEFINED AS A COMPUTER PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR A PARTICULAR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR PLANT IN WHICH A QUESTION AND ANSWER FORM IS USED TO DIAGNOSE FAULTS AND ADVISE ON PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. SUCH A SYSTEM MUST BE WRITTEN BY COLLABORATION BETWEEN SOMEONE WITH EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT, A PRACTICAL ENGINEER, AND A SUITABLE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER. TO ILLUSTRATE THE METHOD, AN EXAMPLE IS INCLUDED WHICH SHOWS THE SEQUENCE USED FOR A ROUTINE COOLING MAINTENANCE VISIT TO A CENTRIFUGAL WATER CHILLER. D.W.H.

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  • Original title: EXPERT SYSTEMS IN PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS.
  • Record ID : 1990-1425
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 31 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1989
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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