Course detail

Reliability Fundamentals

FSI-EZSAcad. year: 2013/2014

The course is focused on the basic and the most advanced knowledge in reliability. The students are familiarized with the definition of reliability and its incorporation into the quality system of object. The basic terminology of reliability is presented and the management of organization and reliability is described. The modern view on the life product cycle is also discussed. Special attention is devoted to the indicators of reliability, for both unrepaired and repaired objects. Further, selected reliability analyses are submitted. Great emphasis is laid on the principles of maintenance. The reliability tests, information systems and the most important standards and legislation are discussed in this course. The possible qualification in reliability is also presented. The course is supplemented by the exercises in which the selected topics are practiced using the examples from industrial practice. The results and conclusions are also discussed in the exercises. The Reliability 1 and 2 courses in the master study continue this course.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloš Hammer, CSc.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Pursuant to the course contents, students will acquire basic knowledge in the field of reliability of technical systems, which will allow them to competently engage in solving various problems related to the areas in question in industrial engineering and electrotechnic practice.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of mathematics and physics on the secondary education level as well as knowledge of the area in question within the scope of previous bachelor-level studies are assumed.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course consists of lectures and seminars. The seminars are completed by a course-unit credit award. To achieve it, 100% presence and activity in seminars are required. Besides, a written project must be worked out, handed in and approved by the teacher. The student may achieve up to 20 points for the project. This score is counted towards the exam classification. The exam is in the form of a written test for which the student can obtain up to 80 points. The result of the exam is classified according to the ECTS classification scale.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to obtain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the basics of reliability of technical systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The students’ participation in seminars, activity and a written project shall be checked. 100% participation in seminars is required; in case of absence, the student is obliged to substitute for the missed tuition in a way determined by the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KARPÍŠEK, Z. Matematika IV, statistika a pravděpodobnost. 3. doplněné vydání. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, s.r.o., 2007. 170 s. ISBN 978-80-214-3380-9. (CS)
MYKISKA, A. Bezpečnost a spolehlivost technických systémů. 1. vydání. Praha: České vysoké učení technické v Praze, 2006,206 s. Učební texty ČVUT v Praze. Fakulta strojní. ISBN 80-01-02868-2. (CS)

Recommended reading

EFSTRATIOS, N. Engineering Design Reliability Handbook. 1. edition. CRC Press. 2004. 1192 p. ISBN-13: 978-0849311802. (EN)
HELEBRANT, F. Technická diagnostika a spolehlivost, IV. Provoz a údržba strojů. 1. vydání. VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2008. 130 s. ISBN 978-80-248-1690-6. (CS)
NOVÁK,M., ŠEBESTA,V. a VOTRUBA, Z. Bezpečnost a spolehlivost systémů. 1. vydání. Praha: České vysoké učení technické v Praze, 2001, 150 s. Učební texty ČVUT v Praze. Fakulta dopravní. ISBN 80-01-02331-1. (CS)
STAPELBERG, R. Handbook of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety in Engineering Design. 1. edition. Springer. 851 p. ISBN-13: 978-1848001749. (EN)
SUMMERVILLE, N. Basic Reliability: An Introduction to Reliability Engineering. AuthorHouse, 2004. 136s. ISBN 978-1418424183. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-KSB , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Hammer, CSc.

Syllabus

1.Definition of reliability, incorporation of reliability into quality system
2.Basic terminology in reliability
3.Management of organization and reliability, life product cycle
4.Introduction to reliability indicators
5.Basic reliability indicators of unrepaired objects
6.Basic reliability indicators of repaired objects
7.Selected reliability analysis methods: methodological instruction
8.Reliability analysis: failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), event tree analysis (ETA), fault tree analysis (FTA)
9.Reliability analysis: Markov analysis, failure-free block diagram and Boolean methods
10.Principles of system maintenance
11.Failure-free and maintainability requirements
12.Reliability tests and reliability information systems, description, and discussion
13.Standards, legislation and possible qualification in reliability

Exercise

18 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Hammer, CSc.

Syllabus

1.Statistics and reliability
2.Numerical and functional characteristics of reliability
3.Basic reliability indicators of unrepaired objects
4.Basic reliability indicators of repaired objects
5.Reliability analysis: failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA),
6.Reliability analysis: event tree analysis (ETA), fault tree analysis (FTA).
7.Reliability analysis: Markov analysis, failure-free block diagram and Boolean methods
8.Principles of system maintenance
9.Course-unit credit

Computer-assisted exercise

8 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Hammer, CSc.

Syllabus

1.Use of software for reliability analyses
2.Basic reliability indicators of unrepaired objects, basic reliability indicators of repaired objects
3.Reliability analysis: failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis: event tree analysis (ETA), fault tree analysis (FTA), Markov analysis, failure-free block diagram and Boolean methods
4.Principles of system maintenance, reliability tests