Equipment Criticality Classification Using Analytical Hierarchy Method

Abstract

The overall aim of this project is to use the analytical hierarchy process as new method in the equipment criticality process. The equipment criticality in the industrial sector is very essential part in the prioritizing process. All the equipment activities for maintenance or inspection will be based on the criticality of the equipment. Using AHP in the classification will allow to differentiate between the equipment that falls into the same ranking category. The project starts with introduction chapter that explains the background of the AHP and about different applications uses the AHP process. The current practices in the industry, importance of prioritizing and the problem justification has been explained. A real case from gas company in Qatar has been utilized to apply AHP and to come up with criticality ranking. The result from the analysis was discussed in the last chapter.