31. Applications in Predictive Maintenance

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1. 1.

   Define predictive maintenance in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how it differs from traditional maintenance.

2. 2.

   What does 'condition monitoring' refer to?

   Hint

   Consider how technicians keep track of equipment health.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of predictive maintenance?

   • Predict future failures
   • Meet regulatory standards
   • Perform repairs after breakdowns

   Hint

   Consider its proactive nature.

4. 4.

   True or False: Predictive maintenance relies solely on scheduled maintenance checks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how predictive maintenance is different from preventive maintenance.

5. 5.

   Considering the integration of robotics in predictive maintenance, outline how a construction project could employ drones and robotics to ensure safety and efficiency in monitoring.

   Hint

   Consider various roles that different types of drones might play.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing predictive maintenance in an aging infrastructure system.

   Hint

   Think about how maintenance issues can escalate without preventive checks.