COMBINING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES
Many Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies have specific applications and limitations and in some case for complex machinery investigations they can be combined and enhanced for better results. Typical methodologies that can be combined effectively are Kepner Tregoe, Causal Tree Analysis (Apollo), Fault Tree Analysis, Logic Tree Analysis, Barrier Analysis, and Human Performance Evaluation amongst others.The difficulty with many RCA methodologies currently available today is that by themselves they may not result in complete and efficient analyses and effectively implemented solutions for complex machinery problems. Most methodologies also need expert facilitation to achieve results. Many methodologies today also have widespread general application yet can be further enhanced for asset specific investigations. Furthermore the can be effectively combined for a more effective and efficient approach.Using Life Cycle Management principles the concept the all root causes can be classified into one of five categories: Design, Manufacturing, Installation, Operation and Maintenance, can be used to enhance data gathering, problem identification, causal tree selection and management and solution design. This concept is also applicable to both logical (KT) and graphical (CT) methodologies.
Leith Hitchcock CPEng CMRP
国际会议
北京
英文
364-368
2008-10-27（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）