Abstract: An operating strategy for effectively operating a system is provided in a computer-implemented method of quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer having data storage coupled to a processor. One computer-implemented method comprises identifying precursors of damage associated with damage mechanisms and storing the identified precursors in the data storage of the computer. An inherent damage impact from the precursors is characterized for determining operational consequences. Instruments are provided for measuring physical characteristics of the identified precursors and the physical characteristics of the identified precursors are communicated to the processor by the instruments for monitoring the damage mechanisms. The damage mechanisms are diagnosed for determining the inherent damage impact and evaluated by the computer for managing operation of the system.

Abstract: An operating strategy for effectively operating a system, such as a boiler system, is provided by quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer processor performing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to forecast damage mechanisms from operational parameters. One method includes determining operational consequences from inherent damage impact of fixed operational parameters, enabling instruments for operation with the processor for monitoring and diagnosing potential damage mechanisms, forming a graphic component map sufficient for user review of preselected system locations, and developing macroscopic in-service and out-of-service condition monitoring plans for the system.

Abstract: An operating strategy for effectively operating a system, such as a boiler system, is provided by quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer processor performing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to forecast damage mechanisms from operational parameters. One method includes determining operational consequences from inherent damage impact of fixed operational parameters, enabling instruments for operation with the processor for monitoring and diagnosing potential damage mechanisms, forming a graphic component map sufficient for user review of preselected system locations, and developing macroscopic in-service and out-of-service condition monitoring plans for the system.