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Applied Reliability for Engineers
Reliability History
Need of Reliability in Product Design
Reliability Application and Specialized Areas
Terms and Definitions
Useful Sources for Obtaining Information on Reliability
Military and Other Reliability Documents
Scope of the Book
Problems
References
Basic Mathematical Concepts
Introduction
Arithmetic Mean and Mean Deviation
Arithmetic Mean
Mean Deviation
Boolean Algebra Laws
Probability Definition and Properties
Useful Definitions
Cumulative Distribution Function
Probability Density Function
Expected Value
Laplace Transform
Laplace Transform: Final-Value Theorem
Probability Distributions
Binomial Distribution
Exponential Distribution
Rayleigh Distribution
Weibull Distribution
Bathtub Hazard Rate Curve Distribution
Solving First-Order Differential Equations Using Laplace Transforms
Problems
References
Reliability Basics
Introduction
Bathtub Hazard Rate Curve
General Reliability-Related Formulas
Failure (or Probability) Density Function
Hazard Rate Function
General Reliability Function
Mean Time to Failure
Reliability Networks
Series Network
Parallel Network
k-out-of-m Network
Standby System
Bridge Network
Problems
References
Reliability Evaluation Methods
Introduction
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Fault Tree Probability Evaluation
Markov Method
Network Reduction Approach
Decomposition Approach
Delta-Star Method
Probability Tree Analysis
Binomial Method
Problems
References
Robot Reliability
Introduction
Robot Failure Classifications, Causes, and Corrective Measures
Robot Reliability–Related Survey Results and Robot Effectiveness Dictating Factors
Robot Reliability Measures
Robot Reliability
Mean Time to Robot Failure (MTTRF)
Robot Hazard Rate
Mean Time to Robot Problems
Reliability Analysis of Electric and Hydraulic Robots
Reliability Analysis of the Electric Robot
Reliability Analysis of the Hydraulic Robot
Models for Performing Robot Reliability and Maintenance Studies
Problems
References
Computer and Internet Reliability
Introduction
Computer Failure Causes and Issues in Computer System Reliability
Computer Failure Classifications, Hardware and Software Error Sources, and Computer Reliability Measures
Computer Hardware Reliability versus Software Reliability
Fault Masking
Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR)
TMR System Maximum Reliability with Perfect Voter
TMR System with Voter Time-Dependent Reliability and Mean Time to Failure
N-Modular Redundancy (NMR)
Software Reliability Assessment Methods
Classification I: Software Metrics
Design Phase Measure
Code and Unit Test Phase Measure
Classification II: Software Reliability Models
Mills Model
Musa Model
Classification III: Analytical Methods
Internet Facts, Figures, Failure Examples, and Reliability-Associated Observations
Internet Outage Categories and an Approach for Automating Fault Detection in Internet Services
Models for Performing Internet Reliability and Availability Analysis
Problems
References
Transportation Systems Failures and Reliability Modeling
Introduction
Defects in Vehicle Parts and Classifications of Vehicle Failures
Mechanical Failure-Associated Aviation Accidents
Rail Defects and Weld Failures and Mechanical Failure-Associated Delays in Commuter Rail Service
Road and Rail Tanker Failure Modes and Failure Consequences
Ship-Related Failures and their Causes
Failures in Marine Environments and Microanalysis Techniques for Failure Investigation
Thermomechanical Analysis
Thermogravimetric Analysis
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Mathematical Models for Performing Reliability Analysis of Transportation Systems
Problems
References
Power System Reliability
Introduction
Power System Reliability-Related Terms and Definitions
Power System Service Performance Indices
Loss of Load Probability (LOLP)
Availability Analysis of a Single Power Generator Unit
Availability Analysis of Transmission and Associated Systems
Problems
References
Medical Equipment Reliability
Introduction
Medical Equipment Reliability-Related Facts and Figures
Medical Devices and Medical Equipment/Devices Categories
Methods and Procedures for Improving Reliability of Medical Equipment
Parts Count Method
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
General Approach
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Markov Method
Human Error in Medical Equipment
Important Medical Equipment/Device Operator Errors
Medical Devices with High Incidence of Human Error
Medical Equipment Maintainability and Maintenance
Medical Equipment Maintainability
Reasons for Maintainability Principles’ Application
Maintainability Design Factors
Maintainability Measures
Medical Equipment Maintenance
Indices
Mathematical Models
Model
Sources for Obtaining Medical Equipment Reliability-Related Data
Useful Guidelines for Healthcare and Reliability Professionals for Improving Medical Equipment Reliability
Problems
References
Mining Equipment Reliability
Introduction
Reasons for Improving Mining Equipment Reliability and Factors Impacting Mining System Reliability
Useful Reliability-Related Measures for Mining Equipment
Open-Pit System Reliability Analysis
Open-Pit Parallel System
Open-Pit Series System
Dump-Truck Tire Reliability and the Factors Affecting Their Life
Programmable Electronic Mining System Failures
Systematic Failures
Random Hardware Failures
Designing Reliable Conveyor Belt Systems and Methods of Measuring Winder Rope Degradation
Magnetic Nondestructive Testing Method
Visual Inspection Method
Typical Mining Equipment Maintenance Errors and Factors Contributing to Maintenance Errors
Useful Engineering Design-Related Improvement Guidelines for Reducing Mining Equipment Maintenance Errors
Problems
References
Oil and Gas Industry Equipment Reliability
Introduction
Optical Connector Failures
Mechanical Seals’ Failures
Mechanical Seals’ Typical Failure Modes and Their Causes
Corrosion-Related Failures
Types of Corrosion or Degradation that Can Cause Failure
Corrosion/Condition Monitoring Methods
Fatigue Damage Initiation Assessment in Oil and Gas Steel Pipes
Oil and Gas Pipeline Fault Tree Analysis
Common Cause Failures Defense Approach for Oil and Gas Industry Safety Instrumented Systems
Common Cause Failures Defense Approach
Task I: Scheduling
Task II: Preparation, Execution, and Restoration
Task III: Failure Reporting
Task IV: Failure Analysis
Task V: Implementation
Task VI: Validation and Continuous Improvements
Problems
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