Current Projects

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

In support of NASA-Glenn, N&R Engineering has authored multiple Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) involving the new Ares 1 launch vehicle hazardous gas purge and detection systems.  We have also performed an FMEA on the primary upper stage structure.  These analyses identify component-level failure modes and their consequences in terms of severity.  Often they form the basis for the basic failure events that populate subsequent probabilistic risk assessments in order to yield a quantitative reliability estimate at the system level.  FMEA’s require a thorough understanding of the function and limitations of complex components and assemblies.

 

Contacts

N&R Engineering:  

Rich Blech   440-845-7020 

Client (NASA):  TBD