Abstract

Abstract This paper presents a critical review of a recently proposed procedure for a quantitative common cause failure analysis. Limitations resulting from the quality of the data base and the lack of guidance for event interpretation are highlighted. It is suggested that more effort needs to be made to understand and provide for a more consistent and detailed description of failure mechanisms. A review process, based on the assessment of the adequacy of the defensive strategy in place at a plant, is proposed as a supplement to the current approach based on a review of historical events to identify, in a more complete fashion, potential CCF mechanisms.

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