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Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA and FMECA)
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What is this standard about?
It describes how to perform a systematic failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). An analysis of this kind establishes how an item or process might fail to perform its function and suggests how an identified failure might be treated or remedied.
Also covered in this standard is failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) which is when failure modes are prioritized to support decisions about treatment.
Who is this standard for?
Applicable in all workplace environments, primary users will be those leading or participating in FMEA. They will generally be anyone in industry who is involved in design, development, quality or reliability, including analysts, managers and stakeholders.
Why should you use this standard?
It explains how failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is planned, performed, documented and maintained. It includes the failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) variant.
The document supplies general guidance which:
a) Describes the principles
b) Provides the steps in analysis
c) Gives examples of the documentation
d) Provides example applications
The FMEA and FMECA processes support decisions that reduce the likelihood of failures and their effects in hardware, software, processes, human action and their interfaces, in any combination.
They can contribute to improved outcomes either directly or through other analyses. Such improved outcomes include, but are not limited to:
- Improved reliability
- Reduced environmental impact
- Reduced procurement and operating costs
- Enhanced business reputation
What’s changed since the last update?
This is a full revision of the 2006 standard to bring it up to date. It includes the following significant technical changes:
a) The normative text is generic and covers all applications
b) Examples of applications for safety, automotive, software and (service) processes have been added as informative annexes
c) Tailoring the FMEA for different applications is described
d) Different reporting formats are described, including a database information system
e) Alternative means of calculating risk priority numbers (RPN) have been added
f) A criticality matrix based method has been added
g) The relationship to other dependability analysis methods has been described
| Descriptors | Reliability, Systems analysis, Failure (quality control), Quality assurance, Terotechnology, Tables (data), Process control, Systemology, Statistical quality control, Quality control, Quality assurance systems |
| ICS Codes | 03.120.01 - Quality in general 03.120.30 - Application of statistical methods 21.020 - Characteristics and design of machines, apparatus, equipment |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 87537 3 |
| File Size | 2.0 MB |
