Development of a transportable knowledge-based assistant for troubleshooting industrial equipment

Author

Eva R. Broadaway

Date of Award

5-1990

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

Donald W. Bouldin

Committee Members

Ray Adams, Dan Koch

Abstract

A transportable knowledge-based computer system was developed and implemented to assist maintenance technicians in diagnosis and repair of faults in industrial equipment. The computer system incorporates still-frame video images and expert system software to facilitate assistance to the technician. Background, design considerations, and a complete description of the system implementation are included. The implementation description consists of hardware, software, and knowledge acquisition for an initial application of the system.

Recommended Citation

Broadaway, Eva R., "Development of a transportable knowledge-based assistant for troubleshooting industrial equipment. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1990.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12605