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Creating a SIF Analysis from Scratch

The first step in performing a SIF analysis is to create the analysis definition from scratch or from a template. In the process, you will select the assets to be analyzed.
This section explains how to create a SIF analysis from scratch and includes links to more detailed explanations of some steps. For information about basing the analysis on a template, see Creating a SIF Analysis From a Template.

To Create a SIF Analysis from Scratch

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Select the site’s Strategy Development view, Strategy Development tab, and the SIF tab.
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From the New list, select From Scratch. The New Analysis dialog appears.
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Click the browse icon () to select the primary asset. The primary asset is usually the top asset in the hierarchy of the system to be analyzed.
Tip: You can also create a SIF analysis by opening an asset and selecting the Strategy Development view and tab. Then select the Analyses tab. From the New list, select SIF. The New Analysis dialog appears, and the primary asset information is filled in.
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The Analysis type box shows the default type for SIF analyses, if a default has been assigned. An analysis type is a collection of preferred options that can range from the default analysis title to how risk analysis is performed. You can change or select the analysis type to quickly set default options for the analysis.
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Each analysis is assigned an analysis number by APM. You can change the number, but the new value must be unique for the site.
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If analysis titles are created automatically when the asset is selected, the Title box displays the default name. The name follows this pattern:
Asset type: Primary asset - SIF
You can change the title, if you wish.
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Select an SDA study to associate with the analysis, if appropriate. Study references are used to group, filter, and order analyses.
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To include the primary asset’s descendants in the analysis, select Include the asset’s descendants and select the asset hierarchy.
Note: Component locations can be included in the analysis. However, component assets and their descendants cannot be included.
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If the primary asset represents a circuit, you have the option of adding the assets included in the circuit to the analysis.
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Click OK. If you are including the asset’s descendants in the analysis, a progress dialog might appear as the analysis is created. The Strategy Development Analysis window appears. The Facilitation view, Info Worksheet tab is shown.
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To set the general properties of the analysis, select the Properties view. The General tab displays information about the analysis. For example:
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The Details tab displays the analysis type, if one has been assigned to the analysis. You can select an analysis type from the list to set default options.
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If appropriate, select a change set from the list. This is usually a change authorization or change set number from a Management of Change (MOC) system.
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Select an SDA study to associate with the analysis, if appropriate. Study references are used to group, filter, and order analyses.
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If required, enter reference information, for example, the number for an external document.
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Review the planned start and completion dates for the analysis and change them if necessary.
Tip: If the analysis was created when an analysis request was processed, the planned start and completion dates are copied from the request.
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On the Project tab, you can add the analysis to a reliability project and associate the analysis with a project task. Reliability projects are typically used to organize and track analyses and objects. They usually use project tasks rather than work orders.
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On the Operating Context tab, you can record the circumstances in which the asset operates. For more information, see Recording the Primary Asset’s Operating Context for a SIF Analysis.
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Select the Analysis Description tab to record additional information about the analysis.
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On the Analysis Team tab, you can add team members, identify the facilitator, and assign roles. For more information, see Adding Team Members to a SIF Analysis.
Tip: If the analysis was created when an analysis request was processed, the Analysis Requests tab displays the request.
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On the Assets tab, you can change the primary asset by clicking Change and selecting another asset.
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On the second Assets tab, you can view the assets in a list or select the Hierarchy tab to see the relationship between assets. You can add new or existing assets to the analysis. For more information, see Adding Assets to a SIF Analysis.
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The Comments tab helps the analysis team keep track of their work in analyzing assets. For more information, see Entering and Reviewing Comments on a SIF Analysis.
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Use the Meetings tab to record team meetings. For more information, see Recording Team Meetings on a SIF Analysis.
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The Checklist tab displays standard tasks for your organization’s analysis projects. For more information, see Working with the SIF Analysis Checklist.
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Select the Documents tab to browse for standard documents that are relevant to the analysis.
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While the analysis progresses, you can attach documents to it using the Attachments tab. For information about attaching a file, folder, note, or URL to an analysis, see Adding Attachments to Objects.
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Select the Analysis Options tab.
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Specify the sites where the analysis will be available for copies. You can choose:
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All sites
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This site only
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This site and its descendants only
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Not available for use
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The New asset options area shows the settings you selected on the New Analysis dialog when creating the analysis. If you intend to add assets, you can select a different hierarchy.
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In some cases, assets are large enough to warrant separate analyses for different sections. For example, when the top portion of a large vessel contains gas and the bottom holds liquid, separate analyses are needed to define and respond to different failure modes and effects. In this case, select Allow the scope of the analysis to be defined by asset.
On the Assets tab, you can provide a description of the scope covered by the analysis. The same asset can be added to the analysis as many times as required. For more information, see Working with Asset Scope on a SIF Analysis.
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Select the Failure Mode Options and Risk Options tabs to change the default settings for the analysis. For more information, see:
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Setting Failure Mode Options for a SIF Analysis
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Setting Risk Analysis Options for a SIF Analysis
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On the History view, Status tab you can change the Started date for the analysis.
Tip: As the analysis progresses, you can select the Analysis Audit Info tab or the Asset Audit Info tab to monitor the status of the SIF analysis and its assets.
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Select the Copy Requests tab when you wish to view failure mode copies for which the analysis was the source or target. For more information, see Copying SIF Failure Modes.
When you have completed these steps, you are ready to develop the analysis by creating failure modes and more. Refer to the following topics for more information:
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Creating SIF Failure Modes
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Performing SIF Failure Mode Risk Analysis
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Developing Primary SIF Action Plans