35.2.2. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does FMEA stand for?

   Hint

   Think of how engineers analyze potential failures.

2. 2.

   Describe one step in the FMEA process.

   Hint

   Consider what needs to be recognized first.

3. 3.

   What does FMEA stand for?

   • Failure Mean and Effects Analysis
   • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
   • Fault Modes and Effects Analysis

   Hint

   Consider the terminology we covered.

4. 4.

   True or False: RPN is calculated only based on severity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the three aspects involved.

5. 5.

   Design an FMEA table for a simple electric toaster. Identify at least three potential failure modes and their corresponding severity, occurrence, and detectability ratings.

   Hint

   Think about the common issues that could go wrong with an appliance.

6. 6.

   Your autonomous drone is facing a potential failure mode related to loss of communication. Describe the steps to analyze this failure using FMEA.

   Hint

   Consider the implications and possible contingency plans.