[AMMRL] Measuring instrument use/capacity

From: Kenneth Sharp-Knott <kknott_at_vt.edu>
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 12:52:02 -0500

Assuming an instrument (with automation) at 100% capacity is used 24 hours
a day, what is a heavily used instrument?

We are trying to justify updating an older - heavily used instrument - but
when looked at from this statistic, it's only averaging about 30% of it's
theoretical capacity. Do you exclude weekends bumping this value to an
average of 40% use?

Another option is # of samples run/day which is really hard to measure and
perhaps is an even worst statistic.

Curious on how you manipulate these numbers and what you consider to be a
'heavily used' instrument.

Best
--
Ken Sharp-Knott
Manager of Analytical Services and the NMR Facility
Department of Chemistry
Virginia Tech

(540)267-6502 (Cell)
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