Integrated AHP-FMEA risk assessment method to stainless tank production process

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the hazards of the stainless tank production process in a company by using the Integrated Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) methods. First, the hazards in the stainless tank production process were identified. Identified hazards were assessed with the FMEA method to calculate Risk Priority Number (RPN) for each hazard. The same hazards were then weighted by using the AHP method. Finally, AHP and FMEA are integrated to achieve a more objective result by using two subjective methods. According to the integrated method results, risks have been prioritized and an objective ranking has been established for action plans.

Keywords

• Analytic Hierarchy Process
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
• Risk Priority Number
• Stainless Tank

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