Use of the Decision Support Problem Technique for Propulsion Engine Selection Emphasizing Reliability, Maintenance, and Repair Factors: A Limited Example

Abstract

A Decision Support Problem Technique (DSPT) is used for the selection of a slow speed diesel engine for the propulsion of a proposed commercial cargo vessel satisfying strategic sealift requirements, and emphasizing reliability, maintenance, and repair factors. A two step procedure is utilized. In the first step, the initial set of five engines and engine variants is reduced to three candidate engines on the basis of generalized criteria. In the second step, engine attribute weights are found through the application of quality function deployment (QFD). Combining the attribute weights with engine attribute ratings generates merit function values for each engine. The analysis is performed with three of the seven attributes related to a reliability, maintenance, and repair criterion: component consumption rate, replacement part cost, maintenance cost(overhaul). The engine chosen is the MAN B&W 5 cylinder K90MC MK VI diesel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADP010192

Entities

People

  • Bruce Friedman
  • Eric Pogue
  • Kevin Lynaugh

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diesel Engines
  • Efficiency
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fuel Oils
  • Gases
  • Intervals
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Power
  • Power Levels
  • Propellers
  • Rate Of Consumption
  • Reliability
  • Spare Parts
  • Surface Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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