3. Determine the expected failure rates, f, and mean time between failures (MTBF), 1/f, for control systems with SIL1, SIL2, and SIL3 ratings with PFDs of 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4, respectively.

Answer/Explanation:

SIL1, SIL2, and SIL3 ratings with PFDs of 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4, respectively.

PFD is the failure probability denoted as P.

Let's define R as its inverse.

Therefore, R = 1 - P

The failure Rate f is given by

f = - In R.

The mean time between failures (MTBF), 1/f

For SIL1,

P = 2/10 = 0.2

R = 1 - 0.2 = 0.8

failure rate f = -In(0.8) = 0.2231

MTBF = 1/f = 4.481

For SIL2,

P = 3/10 = 0.3

R = 1 - 0.3= 0.7

failure rate f = -In(0.7) = 0.3367

MTBF = 1/f = 2.804

For SIL3,

P = 4/10 = 0.4

R = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6

failure rate f = -In(0.6) = 0.5108

MTBF = 1/f = 1.9576

the equation above shows how temperature f, measured in degrees fahrenheit, relates to a temperature c, measured in degrees celsius. based on the equation, which of the following must be true?

a temperature increase of 1 degree fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of

5

9

degree celsius.

a temperature increase of 1 degree celsius is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1.8 degrees fahrenheit.

a temperature increase of

5

9

degree fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1 degree celsius.

a) i only

b) ii only

c) iii only

d) i and ii only

answer:

sure does

explanation: