What is the most fundamental weakness of both FMEA and HAZOP? How can it be overcome?

What will be an ideal response?


HAZOPs have the same weaknesses as FMEAs—they do not factor human error into the equation. HAZOPs predict problems associated with system/process failures. However, these are technological failures. Since human error is so often a factor in accidents, this weakness must be addressed.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The emphasis in NAFTA has been on market integration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When the concentration of oxygen on the exhaust side of the thimble is low (rich exhaust), a voltage of ________ is generated between the electrodes

A) 0.60-1.0 B) 1.0-2.0 C) 10-20 D) 0.25-0.50

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A system undergoes an isothermal process at 30°C as the specific volume changes from 0.10 m3/kg to 0.15 m3/kg. Draw this process on a T-v (temperature versus specific volume) diagram.

What will be an ideal response?

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