Article | REF: S8251 V2

Operational reliability - Analysis and reliability databases

Author: Gilles ZWINGELSTEIN

Publication date: April 10, 2019

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2. Functional analysis methods

2.1 Basic concepts of functional analysis

Functional analysis methods are essential for the functional and material breakdown of an industrial plant, whether in design or operation. The use of these methods, because of their systematic and exhaustive nature, represents a formal guarantee for breaking down an industrial installation into functional and material levels. They are necessary to identify failure modes and their consequences on the operational objectives set for the plant or equipment concerned. Numerous functional analysis methods have been developed worldwide since the end of the Second World War, based on the value analysis techniques developed by L.D. Miles in 1947, mainly for new products. According to the NF EN 1325...

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