Testing, Reliability and Maintainability

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: (Knowledg-Based) 1. apply engineering techniques to prevent or reduce frequency of failures; 2. identify and correct the causes of the failures on engineering systems; 3. apply engineering techniques to estimate the reliability of new designs and analyse reliability data; and (Skills) 1. predict expected life of the specific component, product or system; and establish risk analysis and quality control on engineering systems.

Introduction to reliability, maintainability, availability, elementary reliability theory; application to power systems and electronic components; test characteristics of electrical and electronic components; types of fault; designing for higher reliability; packaging, mounting, ventilation; protection from humidity, dust.