Course detail
Fundamentals of Reliability in Electrical Engineering
FEKT-NZSEAcad. year: 2018/2019
The course deals with the issue of reliability, the basic concepts, the use of statistics in reliability calculations of reliability indicators. In addition, students learn the reliability models, backup systems and methods of reliability analysis. Another part of the course is devoted to the operating model and stress, degradation mechanisms in materials, elements and systems.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student is able to:
- define the basic concepts of reliability,
- describe methods of reliability analysis systems,
- explain the methods of reliability,
- explain the issue of risk in production,
- calculate selected indicators of system reliability.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Hauschild-Mosch: Statistic fur Elektrotechniker, Berlin (DE)
Montgomery, D. C.. Introducion to Statistical Quality Control. John Wiley, New York, 1996 (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical
laboratories. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Exercises take maximally 20 points (student will receive these points by the individual work in the field of reliability and its presentation).
Exam test takes maximally 80 points.
The test focuses into the issues of reliability discussed in lectures and seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to the study of reliability. Basic conceps of reliability.
2. Mathematical statistics. Random variable, utilization of random variable distribution in reliability. Exponential distribution.
3. Quantile. Spot and interval estimation of parameters of the basic set. Chi-quadrat and Student's distribution.
4. Expentable objects. Reliability characteristics of expentable objects.
5. Repairable objects. Reliability characteristics of repairble objects.
6. Serial and parallel reliability models. Combined models.
7. Methods of creating reserves of systems. Forms and function of reserves. Static reserve. Dynamic reserve.
8. Introduction of quality system ISO 9000.
9. Degradation factors affecting electrical equipment. Relation of operating, partial and model stresses.
10. Degradation mechanisms in materials, element and systems.
11. Diagnostics methods.
12. Tests of reliability elements.
13. Tests of reliability equipments.
Aims
The aim of the subject is to make students familiar with the problems of reliability of electrotechnical products and introduction of the system of quality into electrotechnical production.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.