Design reliability engineering

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (USA)

OSTI ID:6528632

Niall, R; Hunt, N M ^[1]; Buden, D

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1. EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, (USA)

Improved design techniques are needed to achieve high reliability at minimum cost. This is especially true of space systems where lifetimes of many years without maintenance are needed and severe mass limitations exist. Reliability must be designed into these systems from the start. Techniques are now being explored to structure a formal design processes that will be more complete and less expensive. The intent is to integrate the best features of design, reliability analysis, and expert systems to design highly reliable systems to meet stressing needs. Taken into account are the large uncertainties that exist in materials, design models, and fabrication techniques. Expert systems are a convenient method of integrating into the design process a complete definition of all elements that should be considered and an opportunity to integrate the design process with reliability, safety, test engineering, maintenance, and operator training. The approach being pursued to accomplish the design reliability engineering process is described. Potential benefits using the design reliability engineering approach are discussed. Design reliability engineering can become a very powerful and cost-effective design tool. The methodology takes advantage of recent developments in computers, expert systems, and reliability engineering to cost-effectively enhance the design process.

• OSTI ID: 6528632
• Report Number(s): CONF-891103--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (USA) Journal Volume: 60
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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