What is RPN number and how can you identify RPN for any product?

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RPN stands for Risk Priority Number and is used in risk assessment to prioritize potential failures in a product or process.

RPN is calculated by multiplying the severity, occurrence, and detection ratings of a potential failure.
The severity rating is based on the potential impact of the failure on the product or process.
The occurrence rating is based on the likelihood of the failure occurring.
The detection rating is based on the ability to detect the failure before it causes harm.
RPN values typically range from 1 to 1,000, with higher values indicating a greater risk.
Identifying the RPN for a product involves assessing potential failures and assigning severity, occurrence, and detection ratings to each.
For example, if a potential failure has a severity rating of 8, an occurrence rating of 5, and a detection rating of 3, the RPN would be 120 (8 x 5 x 3).

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