Methodology for the Determination of the Optimal Monitoring Frequency of Electric Equipment in the Hydrocarbons Sector

This paper analyses different methodologies used to determine the optimal frequency of inspection of equipment and apply them through a case study, to analyze the value, it generates in the maintenance strategy of the equipment understudy of a production unit in the hydrocarbon sector. A brief theoretical review of the models for the calculation of the monitoring frequency and number of inspections required per year is carried out. Next, the methodologies are applied to the equipment under study, analyzing the results obtained and presenting the conclusions and recommendations of the work carried out.