RAM analysis is a quantitative modelling technique used to predict the performance of an asset. The purpose of a RAM analysis is to provide guidance and information required to support decisions related to the design and operation of an asset throughout its life. The primary goals of RAM are to enhance system availability, increase overall profit and optimize the total lifecycle cost — which includes lost production cost, maintenance cost, operating cost, etc. With improved understanding of how different systems and factors impact availability, our RAM tools Maros, Taro and Maros Lite help you to identify potential reliability and design issues at the early stage. Addressing these concerns early not only streamlines the development process but also saves you from costly modifications and changes down the line.

Throughout an asset’s lifecycle, from design into operation, there are continual challenges to justify expenditure and ensure any CAPEX or OPEX investment is optimized. Although there is often a need to reduce costs, the minimum cost solution may not necessarily be the best option overall. Maros, Taro and Maros Lite can be used to quantify the impact any potential cost saving measure might have on production revenue (i.e. by affecting availability) for a range of energy sectors, including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, energy transition and more.

The RAM analysis software is also applicable for a range of assets, including refineries, pipelines, LNG terminals, offshore installations, renewables, transportation, and storage.

Maros – advanced RAM simulation for energy sector 

Maros is a performance forecasting software using the Monte Carlo simulation method. 

Maros is great for: 

  • Forecasting production output, availability, and utilization 
  • Easily performing “what-if” analysis 
  • Identifying ‘bad actors’ with detailed criticality analysis 
  • Understanding the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 
  • End-to-end supply chain modelling 
  • Other general production performance estimation 

Learn more about Maros software.

Taro – advanced RAM simulation for comprehensive plant-wide lifecycle performance analysis 

Taro is a powerful RAM simulation tool for modelling complex flow and process networks. 

Taro is great for:

  • Forecasting production output, availability and utilization 
  • Design and maintenance strategy optimization 
  • Identification of system constraints and quantification of drivers for system downtime 
  • Handling multiple feedstock and product streams along with complex buffer and operational strategies 
  • Understanding the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 
  • End-to-end supply chain modelling 

Learn more about Taro software. 

Maros Lite – cost-effective RAM modelling 

Maros Lite is a cost-effective and entry-level RAM analysis tool for basic reliability engineering studies and reliability modelling to represent real-life scenarios. 

Maros Lite is great for: 

  • Forecasting production output and availability 
  • Entry level complexity 
  • Identifying ‘bad actors’ with criticality analysis 
  • Understanding the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 
  • End-to-end supply chain modelling 
  • Other general production performance estimation 

Learn more about the Maros Lite software. 

Advanced comparison of Maros, Taro and Maros Lite 

Maros Taro Maros Lite

Maros

Advanced RAM modelling tool for energy sector

Taro

Advanced RAM modelling tool suitable for complex flow and process network

Maros Lite

Cost-effective and entry-level tool for basic RAM analysis
Maros Taro Maros Lite

Maros

Convergent flow network typically found in upstream separation processes

Taro

Flexible flow network handling convergent and divergent routes

Maros Lite

Single product with no separation 

Maros

Identify and rank contributors to production losses for a specific criticality node 

Taro

Set up complex block flow diagrams with process yields, multiple production routes, recycling and re-routing 

Maros Lite

Production availability simulation for simple system or network 

Maros

Design optimization (storage tanks, main processes, subsea assets, distribution systems etc.) 

Taro

Build a business plan with sales strategy based on accurately simulated performance figures 

Maros Lite

Assess maintenance strategies 

Maros

Decision-making on actual availability and financial figures of energy assets 

Taro

Optimize configuration with applied process design for chemical and petrochemical plants 

Maros Lite

Understand the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 

Maros

Assess maintenance strategies 

Taro

Assess maintenance strategies 

Maros Lite

If required, the complexity of the study can be extended using Maros and Taro 

Maros

Set up complex logics using powerful Boolean logic 

Taro

Set up complex logics using powerful Boolean logic 

Maros Lite

 

Maros

Full supply chain modelling (e.g. from plant to end user with intermediate storage tanks and logistics) 

Taro

Full supply chain modelling (e.g. from plant to end user with intermediate storage tanks and logistics) 

Maros Lite

 

Maros

Understand the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 

Taro

Evaluate operational flexibility of refineries and petrochemical plants 

Maros Lite

 

Maros

Assess environmental impact, i.e. flaring and dumping

Taro

Understand the financial impact and the return on investment (ROI) of each option 

Maros Lite

 
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Maros

Sensitivity Manager

Taro

Sensitivity Manager 

Maros Lite

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Maros

Taro

Maros Lite

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