The Elusive P-F Interval
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The P-F interval is a deceptively simple idea. Deceptive, because it takes for granted that we have previously defined "P" (the potential failure). Of the two concepts, “P” and “P-F”, it is the former, however, that poses the greater challenge. Therefore, before addressing the P-F interval, we need to determine when and how to declare a potential failure.
