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Summary

From this table it can be seen that when the

implementation of the proof test coverage is

accurately applied to this high-pressure protection

system, the calculated risk reduction provided

decreases by a factor of 1.97.

In certain

circumstances, the potential

impact may be

significant to the end-user.

As discussed earlier,

the unrevealed

failures will

accumulate over

time

causing an increase in PFD

AVG

over

time until

revealed by an actual

demand

on the SIF or during overhaul at the mission time.