When to Use FTA

Abstract

Carl and Fred discussing when to use Fault Tree Analysis as part of a reliability program.

Key Points

Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of Fault Tree Analysis, with focus on when the tool should be used.

Topics include:

• General discussion of the selection of reliability tools
• Why it’s important to use the “vital few” tools
• FTA and System Reliability Modeling
• Selection criteria for FTA projects
• FTA and FMEA

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SOR 133 When to Use FTACarl S. Carlson

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Show Notes

Reference Chapter 14 of “Effective FMEAs” for an overview of FTA, including description, examples, procedure, glossary, benefits and limitations.

Other references:

• NASA Fault Tree Handbook with Aerospace Applications, version 1.1, Prepared for NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, NASA Headquarters Washington, DC 20546, published August 2002
• S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Fault Tree Handbook, NUREG-0492, published January 1981
• IEC International Standard Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), IEC 61025 Edition 2.0 2006-12
• FAA System Safety Handbook, Chapter 9: Analysis Techniques, Dec 30, 2000