Dependability analysis in systems engineering approach using the FMECA extracted from the SysML and failure modes classification by K-means

The work presented in this article is a contribution to the implementation of an approach dedicated to the behavioral analysis of industrial systems starting from the design Maintenance engineering techniques inspire the suggested approach, and it aims at deducing and classifying the industrial systems' probable failure modes. The latter modes can alter the systems proper functioning. Our suggested approach is a combination of three complementary tools. The SysML language is applied to express customers' needs and requirements, such as future systems' functions and operating conditions. Besides, the FMECA method analyzes systems' potential dysfunction and the recommendation of appropriate maintenance actions. Finally, the K-means method classifies failure modes to get detailed mode criticality instead of calculating this latter according to ancient methods. The result will objectively make it possible to develop systems with reliable and maintainable components. It also helps to recommend optimal maintenance strategies according to the equipment evolution state. The approach is carried out through two application cases. The first is a practical and straightforward system used to check the methods feasibility, and the second is a more elaborated one, used to observe the effectiveness of the approach.