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M.A.N.'s Reliability

Program:

Wear Data Analysis •20 twft

Reliability engineering is confronting Research and Development Departments with new tasks. The compilation of wear data is one of the most important criteria for assessing the reliability of a technical system. M.A.N, have developed a method whereby the engineers on board collect the wear data of large engines.

This permits detailed analysis by computer of the wear rates and relevant factors.

M.A.N.'s data processing centre has so far evaluated over 10,000 wear records of cylinder liners, piston rings, pistons, ring grooves and running gear components. The results will be invaluable for engine design, maintenance schedules and recommendations for engine operation including the selection of fuels and lubricants.

American M.A.N. Corporation, 500 Fifth Avenue, Room 5416, 478 e

New York, N. Y. 10036

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