Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Failure Analysis-Q2

Explain why analysis of a failed component is important

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The important of failure analysis are as stated below
==>Identify corrective actions based on a determination of the root cause of the failure.
==> Minimize future failures of the same type.
==> Tool that can be used to reduce maintenance costs
** increase system availability
** reduce the potential losses involved in catastrophic failures.
** Used to identify the party at fault.
==> Financial losses resulting from a failure can often be recovered when deficiencies in design, workmanship or materials can be identified as the root cause of the failure.

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