Reliability-Centered Maintenance Analysis Flashcards
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What is a hidden failure in RCM?
Answer: A failure of a protective device not evident under normal conditions
A hidden failure occurs in dormant or standby equipment where failure is not apparent during regular operations.
How does RCM handle failure modes where no proactive task is applicable?
Answer: Default actions apply: redesign for safety consequences; accept run-to-failure for non-safety consequences
When no proactive task works, RCM applies default actions based on consequence category.
What is the 'technically feasible and worth doing' criterion in RCM?
Answer: A task must both manage the failure mode AND provide sufficient benefit to justify implementation
Each task must be technically capable of managing the failure mode AND the benefits must justify the costs.
What is the RCM approach to age-related versus random failure patterns?
Answer: Time-based tasks for age-related; condition monitoring for random patterns since calendar replacement provides no benefit
Time-based replacement works only for age-related patterns; random patterns require condition-based monitoring since scheduled replacement offers no reliability improvement.
How does streamlined RCM differ from classical RCM?
Answer: It uses templates and simplified processes to achieve results faster while maintaining core principles
Streamlined RCM reduces analysis time by using templates, focusing on critical assets, and leveraging existing knowledge.
What is the role of an RCM facilitator?
Answer: To guide a cross-functional team through the analysis ensuring methodology compliance and consensus
The facilitator leads the team through the methodology, ensures analytical rigor, and documents decisions.