Application of the FRAM Method to an Oil Production System

Oil production systems are prone to accidents with tragic consequences. Therefore, many studies have focused on preventing these accidents by identifying the main risk factors in these systems. Among these factors, we find failures in the operation of production systems. In this article, our goal is to focus on oil production systems and to highlight the importance of optimal performance of their functions. Thus, it is essential to carry out a thorough evaluation in order to identify the critical functions that have a significant impact on their proper functioning. This evaluation requires the use of appropriate methods to analyze the functions of oil production systems. In the context of this study, we favor the use of the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM), which proves to be very effective for evaluating the interaction of functions in general and for defining the dynamic links between these different functions.