Análise e determinação do ciclo de vida do resfriador de placas

Abstract

The main objective of this research is the analysis and determination of the life cycle cost of a set of chains of Slab Cooler Conveyor, an important asset in Slab Conditioning Area of a Steel Plant. In the maintenance area it is very common that the decision-making in the acquisition of capital goods is often based on the cost of acquisition and not on the total cost of the life cycle. It is up to the maintenance professional to seek this knowledge so that in addition to the technical and management indicators, it can add the financial return to their analysis and thus better support their decision making. This research seeks to answer what is best for the conveyor chains: keep on repairing or replace with a new one? The Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) will be used. The result of this work will determine the economic useful life of the asset. This type of Economics approach stimulates a longterm vision rather than the short term and can also be very useful in a company's asset management.