This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
The unit is concerned with the study, evaluation, and management of the reliability of a system with an introduction to statistics and the theory of probability.. Reliability can be defined as the ability of a system or a component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period of time. Reliability can be measured as a probability of failure, frequency of failures, or in terms of system availability. Techniques used are FMEA, Fault tree analysis, Weibull distribution analysis.
Unit covers
1) Discrete random variables: Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution, Acceptance testing
2) Continuous random variables: Normal distribution, Exponential distribution, Weibull distribution
3) Data and distributions: Goodness-of-fit, Statistical process control
4) Reliability and rates of failure: Constant failure rate model, Time-dependent failure rates
5) Reliability prediction and modelling
6) Design for reliability
7) Maintainability, maintenance and availability
8) Reliability in engineering systems
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Reliability Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KNE240 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering|Mathematics |
| Coordinator | Dr. Danchi Jiang |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
- KMA152 and KMA154
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 lectures per week, 1 tutorial per week, 2 practicals per semester |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 3 hour exam (50%), one mid-semester test (20%), three mini tests/assignments/lab reports (30% in total) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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