Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis Case Study of Waste Heat Recovery Plant in a Cement Factory, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

This article reports a case study of the appli cation of FMECA and FTA methods to inform the design of effective maintenance program for a waste heat recovery power plant in the hot arid climate of the United Arab Emirates. It illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches through a case study report of a live plant in a cement factory. The article highlights the implications and importance of plant-specific contextual factors in conducting quality FMECA and FTA.