Program Overview
This course is designed to build expertise in system analysis and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), empowering participants to assess complex systems, identify failure points, and implement strategies for risk mitigation. Beginning with foundational concepts, the program delves into FTA construction, evaluation, and its application during design and operational phases. Participants will engage in practical simulations, case studies, and collaborative exercises to understand real-world challenges in automotive manufacturing. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with analytical tools to improve decision-making and ensure system reliability across automotive operations.
Features
- Master the fundamentals of system analysis and its role in detecting and addressing system faults.
- Learn to construct, evaluate, and apply Fault Tree Analysis for risk identification and mitigation.
- Develop skills to analyze and improve system designs through FTA methodologies.
- Apply FTA techniques to real-world automotive manufacturing scenarios to ensure operational efficiency.
Target audiences
- Professionals and managers from automotive industries, energy sectors, urban planning, and facilities management, who are involved in system analysis, fault identification, and risk mitigation strategies in the manufacturing process.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Foundations of System Analysis5
- 1.1Basic Concepts of System Analysis: Key terms, components, and an overview of systems theory in manufacturing.
- 1.2Purpose of System Analysis: How system analysis supports fault detection, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.
- 1.3Definition of a System: Components, interactions, and boundaries in an automotive context.
- 1.4Case Study: System analysis applications in automotive manufacturing.
- 1.5Interactive Element: Map out a simple system within their work environment.
- Overview of Inductive Methods4
- 2.1Inductive Methods: Overview: Differentiating inductive and deductive methods in fault analysis.
- 2.2Application in Manufacturing: Examples specific to automotive components, such as failure modes in engine parts.
- 2.3Real-life Examples: Success stories where inductive methods identified critical system flaws.
- 2.4Interactive Simulation: Apply an inductive method on a hypothetical fault scenario in auto manufacturing.
- Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)4
- 3.1FTA Basics: Importance, applications, and origins of FTA in high-stakes industries.
- 3.2Terms and Definitions: Understanding gates, events, and hierarchies in fault trees.
- 3.3Real-life Examples: Real-world FTA applications within automotive quality control.
- 3.4Interactive Exercise: Break down a sample fault tree with peer collaboration.
- FTA Construction and Process Fundamentals4
- 4.1FTA Construction: Steps in creating a fault tree, including event breakdown and gate selection.
- 4.2Construction Rules: Standard rules and best practices for accurate FTA diagrams.
- 4.3Case Study: FTA construction led to preventive actions.
- 4.4Simulation: Create a sample FTA diagram for a selected component.
- FTA in Design Models3
- FTA Evaluation and Application Examples4
- 6.1FTA Evaluation: Analyzing fault trees for actionable insights and continuous improvement.
- 6.2FTA in Practice: Application examples in automotive manufacturing, like critical path analysis in assembly lines.
- 6.3Case Study: FTA (automotive sector)
- 6.4Interactive Exercise: Evaluate and discuss a pre-constructed FTA.
- FTA of Example Systems4
- 7.1Example Systems: Practical scenarios with complex automotive components.
- 7.2Hands-on Practice: Perform FTA on a simulated system relevant to their work.
- 7.3Real-life Examples: Reviewing complex FTAs in auto component manufacturing.
- 7.4Interactive Simulation: A collaborative session where participants build and analyze FTAs for predefined examples.
- Conclusion and Q&A3
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