How is FMECA used?

• A way to choose the best design early in the design phase.

• Create a fit-for-purpose design of equipment in greenfield situation to be used to prepare a maintenance strategy.

• Perform early testing on new equipment based on a set of test criteria.

• Provide a starting point for preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• List possible failure modes of the system and how they affect the system condition related to a set of defined business goals.

Business goals can be related to increasing safety and reliability of equipment, but also to reducing downtime and optimize the production of the system.