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Training (U.K. & Europe)
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Risk Assessment
and iQRAS Workshop
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Schedule & Registration
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ITEM Software will be holding a series of three-day
Risk Assessment and iQRAS Workshops over the
next couple of months. The objective of the workshops is to
provide the attendee with an overview of Probabilistic Risk
Assessment (PRA) concepts and their applications to simple
and complex systems and processes. It will also include an
introduction to our Quantitative Risk Assessment System (iQRAS).
iQRAS is a user-friendly software tool for conducting PRA,
featuring a fully integrated environment for constructing
and analysing risk models.
Probabilistic Risk Assessment is the process through which
the risks associated with any system or process are assessed
and managed. The process considers events that could disturb
the normal operation of the system or process of interest,
and potentially lead to undesirable states with adverse consequences
for the system or its environment, or people. PRA methods
are used to identify the risk scenarios leading to such states
and to estimate the corresponding probabilities. PRA provides
answers to three key questions: what can go wrong, what are
the consequences, and how likely are such events. PRA methods
identify system vulnerabilities, and rank them according to
their occurrence frequencies and severity of the consequences.
Uncertainties associated with the data and models used to
quantify the levels of risk are identified and factored into
measures of risk. In addition, the significance of individual
events with respect to overall risk is ranked, allowing for
more informed decisions regarding measures aimed at reducing
the risk.
The workshop will be presented by members of ITEM Software
staff.
Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the attendee with
an overview of PRA concepts and their applications to simple
and complex systems and processes. Topics include:
• Introduction of risk terminology
• Risk metrics
• Risk perception
• Risk management
• Methods for risk scenario identification (e.g., Event
Sequence Diagrams, Event Trees and Fault Trees)
• Methods of solution (determining system vulnerabilities
and specific paths to risk)
• Basic probabilistic models for calculating likelihood
of risk scenarios
• Data development
• Uncertainty analysis
• Identification of important risk contributors
Model parameter estimation methods including use of expert
judgment and partial evidence, risk ranking and importance
measures, assessment and methods for propagation of uncertainties
are covered. Special topics such as handling dependencies,
human reliability, software failure modelling, and internal
and environmental sources of risk are briefly covered in order
to give the audience a comprehensive overview of all aspects
of a credible probabilistic risk assessment.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
• Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Concepts
• Risk Scenario Modelling through Event Trees/ Event
Sequence Diagrams
• Causal Factors Modelling through Fault Trees / Boolean
Logic
• Probability Methods for Risk Scenario Quantification
• Risk Data Analysis and Parameter Estimation
• Uncertainty Analysis
• Methods for Handling Dependent Events and Common Cause
Failures
• Overview of Software and Human Reliability in Risk
Models
• Risk Metrics and Results Presentation
• Risk Communication
Who Should Attend
• Risk Engineers / Risk Analysts
• System Risk Managers
• Reliability and Safety Engineers
• System Designers
Brief Class Outline
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Day
One
Concepts and Definitions
• Risk and Risk Metrics
• Risk Assessment, Quantitative and Qualitative
Methods
• Risk Management
• Risk Communication and Risk Perception
Overview of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework
• Elements of the Methodology
• Process and Steps
Methods for Risk Scenario Modelling
• Event Sequence Event Trees/ Event Sequence Diagrams
• Initiating Events, End States
• Fault Trees
• Time Dependencies and Phased Mission Risk Models
• Integrated Logic Models
• Phenomenological Models
Model Integration and Methods of Solution
• Boolean Methods, Risk Scenario Cut Sets
• Probability Methods for Risk Scenario Quantification
Risk Data Analysis and Parameter Estimation
• Risk Model Data Needs
• Data Sources and Data Gathering and Analysis
• Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
- Bayesian and Classical Methods
- Use of Expert Opinion
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Day
Two
Uncertainty Analysis
• Sources of Uncertainty
• Methods of Uncertainty Assessment
Methods for Handling Dependent Events and Common
Cause Failures
• Importance of Correct Handling Dependence
• Methods for Analysis of Common Cause Failures
Overview of Software and Human Reliability in Risk
Models
Risk Metrics and Results Presentation
Risk Ranking and Importance Analysis
• Concept and Use
• Methods
Risk Communication
Risk Management
iQRAS Software Overview
• Risk Assessment and iQRAS
• Using iQRAS
Getting to know iQRAS
• Creating system hierarchy
• Creating time phases and timelines
Building ESDs
• Creating and Modifying ESDs
• Modifying End State
• Transfer points in ESDs
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Day
Three
Introduction to Fault Tree Editor
• Opening fault tree editor from iQRAS · Application
overview (windows, toolbars, menus)
• Opening, saving projects
Creating a Fault Tree
• Fault Tree creation
• Fault Tree editing
• Viewing options
Probability Models for Basic Events and Pivotal
Events
• Quantification of events
• Quantification library
Advanced Editing techniques
• Global events
• Common Cause Events
• Multi-page Fault Trees
• Hierarchical fault trees
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Solving Fault Trees
• Viewing fault tree/gate results
• Cut sets
• Uncertainty charts
• Importance measures
Risk Analysis and Uncertainty Propagation
• Fault Tree linking
• LHS Sampling
Risk Results and Model Output Displays
• Event Trees
• Cut Sets
• Uncertainty Analysis Results
• Importance Factors
• What if analysis
Advanced Features
• Export/Import
• Library · Reports
• Risk Assessment of Complex Systems by a Team
(Project Merge)
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Cost
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£
1,275 per person |
( €
1,950 ) + VAT |
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Registration fees include course materials, handouts,
and refreshments. Class also includes a 45-day license of
the iQRAS software suite excluding ITEM ToolKit. Customized
site and group training are available; please contact our
office for pricing.
All reservations must be received 35 days prior to class
start date and full payment must be received before the date.
Cheques made payable to Item Software, Inc. Class location
to be determined. Item Software, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes without notice. Cancellation: Full Refund of
course fees if cancellation is received 30 days prior to class
start date. Substitutions and rescheduling may be permitted.
Schedule & Registration
Form
To book a place on this useful and informative workshop,
please use the registration link above, or contact us by telephone
on +44 (0)1489 885085 or email us at sales@itemuk.com.
Further details are available on request.
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Reliability Workshop
Schedule
& Registration Form
You already have the best RAMS software avaliable on the market,
now come and learn the methodologies from experts in the field.
Our instructors have many years of reliability and safety engineering
experience in a variety of industries, government, and academia.
Not only will you learn the foundation of RAMS techniques, but you
will also benefit from real world examples presented in class.
The instructor will guide the class through lecture, questions
and answer periods, as well as lively discussions where you can
learn from the experience of others in the class. Those classes
with ToolKit hands-on sessions are your opportunity to focus on
your skills with ToolKit, drawing from those around you and your
own project needs.
Prices
There are now two pricing options available. Both include a trial
copy of our ITEM ToolKit software suite, enabling you to use a fully
unrestricted version of the software for a set limited time period.
Option 1: 2 Days Training + 45 Days Trial of ITEM
ToolKit = £1,500 (€2,250) per person.
Option 2: 2 Days Training + 90 Days Trial of ITEM
ToolKit = £2,000 (€3,000) per person.
Prices exclude VAT. Substitutions may be made at any time, but
an administrative charge of £50 (€85) will be made for any bookings
cancelled up to 14 days before the start of the course. After this
time no fees are refundable.
ITEM ToolKit
Workshop
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Schedule
& Registration Form
This workshop provides hands-on training for Item Software's
flagship RAMS software suite ITEM ToolKit. The emphasis is
on how to maximise the benefits of ITEM ToolKit and its wide
range of capabilities. The ITEM ToolKit modules featured in
this workshop include Reliability Prediction (MIL-217, Bellcore,
NSWC etc.), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis
(FMECA), Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) and Fault Tree Analysis
(FTA).
Learning Objectives
To become familiar with ITEM ToolKit and efficiently produce
reliability, availability, maintainability and system safety
analyses using ITEM ToolKit.
The course includes comprehensive instruction on how to use
the mentioned modules within ITEM ToolKit. Starting with defining
a project, creating system hierarchies, adding sub systems
and basic components, to analyzing complex systems, viewing
results and creating reports. You will learn how to construct
and analyse systems under each analysis and perform system
modelling in ITEM ToolKit using case histories and specific
examples.
Each section includes how to construct a system, generate
reports, create charts and generate results.
Who Should Attend
Any engineer, practitioner, or manager who works in any or
all of the RAMS disciplines. If you are currently performing
reliability predictions or Failure Modes Effects Analysis
using spreadsheets, or drawing reliability block diagrams
and fault trees manually, you will benefit from learning how
to use ITEM ToolKit.
Agenda
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Day
One
Introduction
to Standard Features:
- Managing
files
- Editing
- Layout
and workspace customisation
- Precision
and settings
- Charting
and viewing results
Reliability
Prediction Modules:
- Creating
prediction projects & systems
- Creating
component libraries
- Editing
global parameters
- Analysis
failure rates - MTBF
- Derating
- Transfer
and link data
- Viewing
results
- Report
generation
- Hands-on
training and excersies
FMECA
Module:
- Creating
FMECA projects and systems
- Creating
phrase table libraries
- Editing
- severity category tables
- Analysis
- Transfer
and link data
- Viewing
- grid , ISO9000
- Report
generation
- Hands-on
training and exercises
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Day
Two
RBD
Module:
- Creating
RBD projects and systems
- Creating
failure model and block libraries
- Editing
- distribution models
- Analysis
- importance measure, cut sets
- Transfer
and link data
- Viewing
- Report
generation
- Hands-on
training and exercises
Fault
Tree Module:
- Creating
projects and systems
- Creating
fault tree diagrams
- Editing
- cut sets and failure models
- Analysis
- Mathematical
models
- Transfer
and link data
- Viewing
- Report
generation
- Hands-on
training and exercises
Advanced
Features:
- Import/export
with library lookup
- Reports
- Global
parameters
- Grid
View
- Project
linking
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Cost
The cost of the workshop, including course materials, handouts,
refreshments and lunch, is as follows:
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1 - 2 attendees |
£ 850.00 per person |
( € 1,275.00 ) + VAT |
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3+ attendees |
£ 750.00 per person |
( € 1,125.00 ) + VAT |
Registration is from 8.30 am on Thursday 25th May. The course
starts at 9.00 am, and there are morning and afternoon refreshment
breaks. Lunch is included, and the course ends at 5.00 pm
on Friday 26th May. Dress is informal.
Schedule
& Registration Form
To book a place on this useful and informative workshop,
please use the registration link above or contact us by telephone
on +44 (0)1489 885085 or email us at sales@itemuk.com.
Further details are available on request.
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Reliability and Safety
Analysis (Two Days: 9 am-5 pm)
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Day 1 : Reliability Analysis Including
Prediction and FMECA Techniques
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Reliability Theory
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Reliability terms, vocabulary (jargon)
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Reliability Parameters
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Relationships between parameters and reasonable approximations. |
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Reliability Data
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Inference and confidence levels, constant
failure rate, variable failure rates, sources, accuracy and tolerance. |
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Reliability Databases
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Published, commercial, in-house, interpreting failure
data. |
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Reliability Predication
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Using prediction tools, benefits and
limitations, different standards available for predication (MIL-217,
Bellcore, Mechanical NSWC), practical examples using ITEM ToolKit
software. |
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FMECA
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Theory and logic behind the construction
of FMECAs, practical examples using ITEM ToolKit software. |
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Maintainability
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Availability prediction and the effects of repair strategies.
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Day 2 : Safety & Availability Analysis
Including FTA and RBD Techniques
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Hazard Analysis
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Goals, identification, quantitive
versus qualitative, system models, standards and Safety Integrity
Levels (IEC61508). |
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Fault Trees
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Construction and navigation with practical examples
using ITEM ToolKit software. |
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Reliability Block Diagrams
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Construction and navigation with practical
examples using ITEM ToolKit software. |
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Reliability Modelling
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Reliability, Redundancy and Common Cause techniques,
including Beta Factor Model. |
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Generating and Interpreting Reports
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Exporting results including diagrams
and graphs. |
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Course Fee: £750 GBP (€1,125
EUR) per
person, per day + VAT.
Substitutions may be made at any time,
but an administrative charge of £50 (€85) will be made for
any bookings cancelled up to 14 days before the start of the
course. After this time no fees are refundable.
Practical examples will use the
ITEM ToolKit software.
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Registration
Registration is from 8.30
am on Day 1 of the training course.
Accomodation
Details of overnight accomodation , at local hotels, are
available on request.
Bookings
For bookings please contact Item Software. For
an online registration form click
here.
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