Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Understanding Component Failure Risks (244)
Problem: Need to understand failure risk probability for key components to allow effective maintenance planning
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement and Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Establish degradation rate and stressor agent correlation for components
- Analyze failure risk contributions to determine most critical systems for monitoring and improved control
- Instrument, monitor, and control critical equipment to extend useful residual life
- Establish asset management plan based on prognostic and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) results
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Root cause analysis for event understanding; root cause analysis for problem diagnostics and operating stressors; probability risk assessment (PRA) modeling; optimization; algorithm development for system condition monitoring. sensor system design.
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Contact: Richard Meador

