electric power industry have always try to provide reliable electricity to customers and at the same time decrease system costs. high voltage circuit-breakers are an essential part of the power network. this study has developed a maintenance and replacement scheduling model for high voltage circuit- breakers that minimize maintenance costs while maintaining the acceptable reliability. this mode...

On 14th June 2021, Philips Respironics issued a medical device recall notification (US only) and field-safety notice (International Markets) for mechanical ventilator devices including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel (bilevel PAP). This was in response to potential health risks related the sound abatement foam component these devices. The company had stated that they are wor...

management of medical devices in hospitals includes the planning of medical equipment acquisition and maintenance. The presence of critical and non-critical areas together with technological proliferation render the management of medical devices very complex. This study creates an easy and objective methodology for the analysis of medical equipment maintenance, that makes the management of medi...