What-If analysis steps

To initiate a What-If analysis, the review team must establish certain assumptions about the process or system under review. These assumptions help establish the boundaries of the overall review and ensure the analysis remains focused on providing 

Process equipment is compatible with materials used and is properly designed  

The facility is operated with an adequate and properly trained staff as intended by the design philosophy  

The failures of process equipment, instrumentation, and safety devices occur randomly  

The failure rates and demand rates of safety devices are considered to be low  

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