Estrategia de gestión para el mantenimiento de los vacuum mediante análisis ram del Campo Auca Bloque 61 de Petroecuador EP.

Abstract

The objective was to propose a strategic management model to enhance the maintenance of vacuum systems in the Auca Block 61 field of EP Petroecuador through RAM (Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability) analysis. RAM indices were calculated, and historical databases were analyzed to select the necessary data for calculating these indices. The resulting values were as follows: R(t) = 38%, F(t) = 61%, and D(t) = 95.73%. Subsequently, a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) of the equipment was conducted, revealing that coupling breakage was a recurring issue. A systematic strategy was proposed to address this problem, and it was demonstrated that by eliminating it, economic revenues could increase up to $103,978.20 USD. These results could be supported by selected indicators from the UNE EN 1531:2018 standard. In conclusion, it was found that the current indicators were not favorable, so an alternative strategy was proposed. If implemented and monitored effectively over time, it could significantly increase revenues. The implementation and monitoring of this strategy are recommended to assess its effectiveness.