Terotechnology
Terotechnology (/ˌtɪəroʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi ˌtɛr-/; from Greek τηρεῖν tērein "to care for" and technology) is the technology of installation, it involves the efficient use and management of equipment. It also involves the use of technology to carry out maintenance functions in a bid to reduce cost and increase productivity.
Definition
The term goes back to the 1970s.[1] Terotechnology is a system for the care of equipment. It includes the management, engineering, and financial expertise working together to improve the installation and operations.[2]
In practice
It involves the reliability and maintainability of physical equipment regarding installation, operation, maintenance, or replacement. Decisions are influenced by feedback throughout the life cycle of a project.[3][4]
References
- ^ Koshal, D (1993). Manufacturing Engineer's Reference Book. Oxford, UK: Butterworth Heinmann Ltd. p. 18. ISBN 0-7506-1154-5. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ Kenton, Will. "Terotechnology". Investopedia. Investopedia. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ File, William T. (1993). "Terotechnology and Maintenance". 18 - Terotechnology and Maintenance. Science Direct. pp. 18/1–18/26. doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-052395-8.50022-9. ISBN 9780080523958. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Mathew, Joseph; Ma, Lin; Tan, Andy; Anderson, Deryk (14 July 2006). Engineering Asset Management. Gold Coast Australia: CIEAM/MESA. p. 14. ISBN 1-84628-583-6. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
External links
The dictionary definition of terotechnology at Wiktionary- Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
