Modelling Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 1 May 1993
Abstract
Presents a critical review of the method of FMEA and in particular of the risk priority number (RPN) used for ranking failure modes. Though the method itself is of great use, the calculation of the RPN lacks a proper model as a base and is thus internally inconsistent and potentially misleading. Proposes an alternative procedure, based on a simple model and using expected costs as the basis for ranking failure modes.
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Citation
Gilchrist, W. (1993), "Modelling Failure Modes and Effects Analysis", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 10 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/02656719310040105
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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