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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"failure modes and effects analysis"”.
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A Vitreoretinal Surgery System Fluidics Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
… be blind. Vitreoretinal surgery has enhanced and restored vision in numerous individuals due to the forefront of new instrumentation and surgical techniques. As a manufacturer of surgical equipment it is critical that an in depth analysis of potential failure modes is completed and the …
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Implementation of Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis for Hybrid Vehicle Systems
… meet increasing strict government regulations and standards for emissions and fuel economy while maintaining the safety, performance, and consumer appeal of the vehicle. In response to these requirements, hybrid and electric vehicle technologies have become more complex as the necessity for …
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A Statistical Evaluation of Risk Priority Numbers in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Applied to the Prediction of Complex Systems
<p>Complex systems such as military aircraft and naval ships are difficult to cost effectively maintain. Frequently, large-scale maintenance of complex systems (i.e., a naval vessel) is based on the reduction of the system to its base subcomponents and the use of manufacturer-suggested, …
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Examining approaches to quantifying cyber risk for improved cybersecurity management
… Individuals are putting their important assets and personal data, such as social security numbers, passwords, medical history, and more into the cloud. As a result, security breaches pose a drastic threat. To properly address this, rigorous risk management needs to be in place, and it is a …
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Hybrid materials for flexible, transparent electrodes
… investigates the application of metal meshes and Chemical Vapour Deposited graphene hybrid for flexible, transparent heaters. The transfer of graphene – a key step in the fabrication of the hybrid- was first optimised with a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis method to ensure a graphene layer …
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Lactation Clinic: Improving Patient Lactation Support
<p>Despite the numerous health benefits and recommendations that breastfeeding is the optimal method for nourishing infants, many still choose other ways to feed their babies during the first year of life. This project considers the initiation and future implementation of a Lactation Clinic as an …
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A case study of the application of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) in the acquisition of the advanced amphibious assault vehicle (AAAV)
… RCM is referred to throughout various service and DoD wide references, but in the absence of specific guidance on how to apply RCM to an acquisition, the AAAV program provided a unique opportunity to analyze key decisions and results. The research included an examination of the RCM process to …
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System theoretic approach for determining causal factors of quality loss in complex system design
… systems. Traditional design methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Robust Design have been proven effective at the component level but are less effective for factors that involve interactions between components, software flaws and external …
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Integrating Risk Assessment Techniques into Building Information Modelling (BIM) Environment for Enhanced Risk Management in Bridge Construction
The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors recognise the risks in complex structures and new building methods, emphasising the need for effective risk management. Traditionally, managing these risks faces challenges in the real world. Information and Communications Technology …
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Development of a robust work transfer iomplementation process
… operating costs, increasing asset utilization, and reducing overhead costs by leveraging manufacturing synergies. However, in order to fully realize the benefits of a work transfer activity, a robust work transfer process is needed to mitigate the risks associated with work transfer activities. …
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Systems Theoretic Process Analysis applied to an Offshore Supply Vessel dynamic positioning system
… the effectiveness of Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) and the advantages that result from using this new safety analysis method compared to traditional techniques. To do this, STPA was used to analyze a case study involving Naval Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) that incorporate …
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Scale-up of a high-technology manufacturing startup : improving product reliability through systematic failure analysis and accelerated life testing
… startup. Reliability impacts the company image and its financial health, however most manufacturing startups do not have a solid understanding of their product's reliability. The purpose of this thesis is to introduce systematic failure analysis to the engineering design process and to establish …
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System theoretic process analysis of electric power steering for automotive applications
… industry is constantly challenged with meeting and exceeding customer expectations while reducing time to market of new products in order to remain competitive. Providing new features and functionality into vehicles for customer satisfaction is becoming more challenging and driving design …
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The Development of a Manufacturing Failure Mode Avoidance Framework for Aerospace Manufacturing
… which is characterised by expensive product and manufacturing systems and relatively low production volume. This thesis introduces a method for the design of robust and reliable manufacturing processes through the prevention of identified potential failure modes that is based on the …
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Relocation of ORC to OR2
… (CNL) internship project was to maintain safety and quality of care of obstetric (OB) patients undergoing Cesarean Sections (C/S) after operating room for cesarean sections (ORC) is relocated from obstetric unit to the main operating room (OR). The microsystem will accomplish this through …
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Dynamic safety assessment of FPGA-based safety critical systems with applications in nuclear power generation
… in the nuclear field is a lack of technical standards and design/review documentation. Therefore, the research program undertaken during this thesis considered the application of a new safety analysis methodology for the modelling and analysis of FPGA-based systems. The methodology chosen is a …
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Quantification of Imrt Severity Scores For Improvement of Fmea Results
… of a long, complicated chain of events; failure of any component of this process may contribute to dose delivery errors, compromising treatment quality and, more importantly, patient safety. Prospective, process-wide risk mitigation techniques are becoming more prevalent in radiotherapy …
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Factors Affecting Maintenance Labour Productivity in the Building Industry
… for improving maintenance labour productivity and reducing maintenance costs. This can be achieved through reducing the number of maintenance activities and by improving the productivity of labour carrying out repair and maintenance tasks.<br/><br/>The research established that Integrated …
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Development of Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning For Cervical and Breast Cancer For Resource-Constrained Clinics
… cancer rates are on the rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, many of these countries lack access to radiotherapy, which is due in part to a substantial shortage of the staff necessary to deliver safe and effective radiotherapy. This staff shortage could be …
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Development of a risk management system for consumables used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
… AG, must conform to strict guidelines for purity and potency. Recent non-conformances of critical supplied consumables have revealed potential business and patient safety risks for biotechnology manufacturers worldwide. As a result, Novartis has launched a program to enhance control systems over …
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