An Elementary Guide to Reliability

G. Dummer (Author), R. Winton (Author), Mike Tooley (Author)

9780750635530, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 10 March 1997

112 pages
22.5 x 14.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.15 kg

This classic text has now been completely revised and updated, making it an ideal introductory course in reliability for a wide range of engineering qualifications, including City & Guilds 8030 and HNC/Ds. A new chapter focuses on the role of the microprocessor and microcomputer controller, and the use of algorithms for monitoring system performance. The addition of numerous problems, self-check questions and exam-style questions makes this an extremely useful book for courses with an element of independent study.

The importance of reliabilityDefinitions of reliabilitySome simple statisticsHow reliability is calculatedThe effect of operating conditions and environmentsMechanical reliabilityInstallation and operabilityMaintainabilityReporting failuresDesign of fault tolerant systemsThe cost of reliabilitySome useful reliability definitions

Subject Areas: Reliability engineering [TGPR], Production & quality control management [KJMV5], Management & management techniques [KJM]