Failure Mode Effect Analysis

This assignment aims to provide a practical understanding of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis $($FMEA$)$ as applied to different equipment in the maintenance industry. By conducting this analysis, students will be able to identify potential failure modes, their impacts, and methods for improving maintenance practices. In your group, your task is to:

Select an asset of your choice $($other than a conveyor belt or a pump$).$ Ensure that the selected equipment is commonly used and has various components that can be analysed using FMEA. Provide a schematics diagram illustrating the different components of your chosen asset.

Conduct a comprehensive FMEA on the chosen equipment, identifying potential failure modes for each key component. Evaluate and rate the severity, likelihood of occurrence, and detection capability for each failure mode, and calculate the Risk Priority Number $($RPN$).$ Justify the ratings given for each category. Based on your analysis, offer recommendations to mitigate the highest$-$risk issues.