Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization

CONTENTS

PART A: CONTEXT OF RELIABILITY ANALYSIS

1 An Overview

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Illustrative Examples of Products and Systems

Example 1.1 Incandescent Electric Bulb

Example 1.2 Hydraulically Operated Fail-Safe Gate Valve

Example 1.3 Pneumatic Pump

Example 1.4 Brake Mechanism for Train Wagons

Example 1.5 Liquid Rocket Engine

Example 1.6 Electric Power System

1.3 System and Product Deterioration and Failure

1.3.1 Failures and Faults

1.3.2 Failure Modes

1.3.3 Failure Causes and Severity

1.3.4 Deterioration

1.4 Concepts and History of Reliability

1.4.1 Basic Concepts

1.4.2 A Brief History of Reliability

1.5 Product Life Cycle and Reliability

1.6 Buyer's Perspective

1.6.1 Individuals

1.6.2 Businesses

1.6.3 Government

1.7 Manufacturer's Perspective

1.8 Framework for Solving Reliability Related Problems

1.8.1 Reliability Issues

1.8.2 The Systems Approach

1.9 Objectives of this Book

1.10 Approach

1.11 Outline of this Book

Notes

Exercises

2 Illustrative Cases and Data Sets

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Reliability Data

2.3 Cases

Case 2.1 Reliability of a Simple Part

Case 2.2 Reliability of a Major Component (Incomplete Data)

Case 2.3 Heart Pacemaker Data

Case 2.4 Automobile Warranty Data

Case 2.5 Industrial Product Sold in Batches

Case 2.6 Tensile Strength of Fibers

Case 2.7 Reliability of Hydraulic Systems

Case 2.8 Bus Motor Failure Data

Case 2.9 Lifetimes of Light Bulbs

Case 2.10 Air Conditioning Unit Failures

Case 2.11 Electronic Connectors

Case 2.12 Laser Weld Strength

Case 2.13 Clerical ...