Rajesh Kumar R Class No:10
Rajesh Kumar R Class No:10
Rajesh Kumar R Class No:10
FMEA
The Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, also called as FunctionsComponentsParameters Analysis, is a highly effective method for carrying out analysis of failure of engineering systems, both complex and simple. FMEA is a systematic procedure for which standard forms have been designed and are provided to the analyst.
FMEA
Developed by the Aerospace industry in the 1960s Spread to the Automotive industry Now used extensively across all industry sectors QS9000 FMEA reference manual(SAE J 1739)
Failure
Failure is the partial or total loss or change of those properties of a device (or system) in such a way that its functioning is seriously or completely stopped Or Simply a component fails when it stop doing its required function. Causes of Failure can be intrinsic such as weakness in the component and extrinsic such as mishandling of component or process etc. eg. corrosion, oxidation etc.
Mode
Failure Mode defines the manner or mode in which failure occurred. eg. cracks in the component, seizure etc.
Effect
Effect stands for consequences of the failure. Consequence can be nonrelevant, partial, complete or critical failure.
FMEA functions :
FMEA establishes the criticality of the sub-systems, sub-subsystems, of the system. Helps to reduce failures. Helps to separate out those failure modes that causes the maximum damage to the product or process. Such failure modes are called as Critical Failure Modes. To find the failure of any item will affect other items in the product or process. Helps to provide training to needful employees. Helps to produce a product that meets the customer requirements.
Steps in FMEA :
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The system is components etc. broken down completely in to sub-systems, sub-sub-systems, Each item or equipment is given an identification number. The location of the item or equipment in the system is identified for reference purposes. The function details of the item are specified. The conditions to which the item is subjected under normal and abnormal circumstances are specified, e.g. high vibration and stress, acid environment. All conceivable modes of failure are listed. This is an important phase in the analysis of failures. The grading of failures is carried out based on the severity of the failure. Identify the cause of failures. Recommend corrective action and report to the concerned authority.
FMEA Worksheet-example
FMEA Benefits :
FMEA is one of the most important tools of reliability analysis. It provides detailed insight into the systems interrelationships and potentials for failure. FMEA also analyses. cross check safety hazard