Consequence Amplification: Same Injector Reliability. Different Architecture. Very Different Outcomes.

Reliability statistics paired with operational sensitivity can provide a better picture of the state of the equipment compared to looking at the MTBF in isolation. With smaller MTBFs, there should be continuous monitoring of the oil to determine if the levels of fuel contamination are being exceeded below the projected MTBF values. This is where the Autonomous Fluid Intelligence™ utilizing the SmartOil® G3 Edge-AI Brain™ really changes the game for operators.

Even with smaller MTBFs, the operational factors and risks should also be considered when determining the best method of monitoring the health of the oil. Especially for underground mining, the consequences which can occur due to a failed fuel injector far outweigh the cost of downtime or the negative impact of emissions as shown below.