5 Questions
What does a fault tree analysis diagram show?
The path of specific accidents and the combination of events needed for an undesirable incident to occur
Why was fault tree analysis developed for the nuclear industry?
The consequences of an accident are very severe, so highly detailed analysis was required
In the given example, what can cause a distillation column explosion?
Overhead unit failure (OUC) or problem with the reboiler (RB)
What is the consequence of the overhead unit failure (OUC) in the example?
Cooler failure (OC) and condenser failure (CO)
What is the condition for a power failure (PF) in the example?
Operator error (OE) and instrument failure (IF)
Test your knowledge of hazard risk assessment and fault tree analysis with this quiz. Explore the intricacies of determining the combination of events leading to undesirable incidents and understand the importance of detailed analysis, originally developed for the nuclear industry.
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