Reliability, Maintainability and Sensitivity Analysis of Poultry Feed Processing Plant

Abstract

This research examines the availability, maintainability and sensitivity of a poultry feed processing plant to optimize operational  performance. Availability is assessed using Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), revealing a gradual  decline over time due to equipment failures. Maintainability analysis focuses on repair efficiency, highlighting the plant’s ability to quickly restore machinery after breakdowns. Sensitivity Analysis identifies preventive maintenance frequency and spare parts availability as key  factors affecting system performance. The findings provide means to reduce downtime and improve operational reliability in poultry feed  processing. Graphical analysis of availability shows a consistent decline over time across all equipment. Maintainability analysis  reveals that despite a high initial recovery rate, minor deviations in repair times can significantly im pact overall operational uptime.