Fault search based on grey fuzzy multi-attribute decision-making

In order to overcome the characteristics of uncertainty and incomplete information of fault attribute in searching for fault, a new fault search method based on the fault tree and grey fuzzy multi-attribute decision-making is proposed in this paper. Firstly, utilizing fault tree analysis (FTA) method to determine the initial fault alternative, fault probability and search cost of the fault alternative are considered as fault attributes simultaneously, the attribute value of fault alternative is described as grey fuzzy numbers, calculating the attribute weight by the information entropy method. Then, the grey relational grade between the fault alternative and the ideal alternative is calculated base on grey relational analysis method, and relative closeness of fault alternative is achieved. Finally, according to the relative closeness determine the search order of all fault alternatives. An engineering example of the hydraulic suspension system of a certain type truck is adopted to demonstrate the feasibility and accuracy of the proposed method.