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Reliability Simulation

There are two types of systems for analysis purposes: - Repairable systems can be restored after a failure through maintenance. - Non-repairable systems are replaced entirely after a failure. Reliability block diagrams and fault tree diagrams can be used to model the reliability structure of a system. Reliability block diagrams show the success logic while fault trees show failure logic. Both can include components, subsystems, and failure modes. The configuration of components, such as series, parallel, or k-out-of-n, determines the overall system reliability based on the reliability of its parts.

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Reliability Simulation

There are two types of systems for analysis purposes: - Repairable systems can be restored after a failure through maintenance. - Non-repairable systems are replaced entirely after a failure. Reliability block diagrams and fault tree diagrams can be used to model the reliability structure of a system. Reliability block diagrams show the success logic while fault trees show failure logic. Both can include components, subsystems, and failure modes. The configuration of components, such as series, parallel, or k-out-of-n, determines the overall system reliability based on the reliability of its parts.

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System

Reliability
Analysis
Repairable vs. Non-Repairable Systems
Different statistical methods and models
apply, depending on the type of equipment
and consequently the type of data.

In general, there are two types of equipment


(for analysis purposes):
◦ Repairable Systems. When a failure occurs, a
maintenance action is performed to restore
the system to an operating condition.
◦ Non-Repairable Subsystems/Components.
The item is replaced with a new one when a
failure occurs.
Repairable vs. Non-Repairable Systems
Repairable vs. Non-Repairable Systems
Reliasoft Universe
System Reliability Analysis
Systems consist of many elements or components, each with its own failure model, reliability
contribution and/or failure consequences.

When computing the reliability of the system one needs to consider many factors including the
contribution of the component failure events to the system’s failure, the redundancy of the
system, the statistical correlation between failure events as well as the progressive failure of
components among others.
System Reliability Analysis
Another way to think about it is by using component reliability models to create a system model
Defining a System
In this course, we will define a system to be a collection of subsystems, assemblies and/or
components arranged in a specific design to achieve the desired functionality.

Your definition of a "system" can be the level of analysis that is of interest to you.
◦ For example, an aircraft can be defined as a system with multiple subsystems and assemblies.
◦ Or the landing gear of an aircraft can be defined as a system with multiple assemblies and components.

Ideally, system definition granularity should be to the lowest actionable level.


Looking at the Big Picture
Given:
◦ A system is made up of components/subsystems.
◦ The life distributions (reliabilities) of the components/subsystems have been determined (estimated or
approximated).
◦ Field Data
◦ Manufacturer’s Specifications
◦ Testing Engineering Knowledge
◦ Similarity to Prior Designs

Determine:
◦ What is the life distribution (reliability) of the system?
System Reliability
Construction
Reliability Block Diagrams
Schematic representation or model of the system.
◦ Shows reliability structure (logic) of the system using blocks to represent components and lines for
success paths.
◦ A block can be viewed as a “gate” that is “closed” when the block is failed and “open” when the block is
working.
◦ System is operational if a path is found from the input to the output of the diagram through open gates.

RBDs are success combinations, (i.e., defined in the “success space”).


Fault Tree Diagrams
Schematic representation or model of the system.
◦ Shows reliability structure (logic) of the system.
◦ Components are represented as nodes and connected by logic gates.
◦ Failure of a component or subsystem causes the corresponding input to the gate to become TRUE.
◦ Whenever the output of the topmost gate becomes TRUE, the system is considered to be failed.
Components or subsystems in parallel are connected to AND gates.

FTDs are failure combinations, (i.e., defined in the “failure space”).


RBD vs. FTD
Even though advanced software tools (such as ReliaSoft’s BlockSim) erase the distinction
between RBDs and FTDs by allowing users to perform identical analyses in either format, there
are times when one should be preferred over the other.
RBD vs. FTD
RBDs are easier to construct and easier to understand for system analysis.
◦ They should be used when representing a system in terms of components.

FTDs are easier to construct for events, and/or when you are dealing with specific failure modes.
◦ They should be used when representing components/assemblies in terms of failure modes.
◦ Commonly used in Risk Analysis.
RBD & FTD
A complex system may be better
represented by using combinations of both
RBDs and FTDs.
◦ RBDs can represent the system and
components.
◦ FTDs can represent the failure modes of the
components.
RBD
A reliability block diagram is a graphical representation of the components/subsystems of the
system and how they are connected “reliability-wise.” It can be thought of as a reliability logic
diagram.

It is made up of:
◦ Blocks representing the components of the system. Lines connecting the blocks.
◦ The structure of these connections define the reliability configuration of the system.
RBD
A block can be:
◦ A component
◦ An assembly (a subsystem or a system)
◦ A failure mode or a function
RBD
Reliability blocks have properties.
◦ Failure distribution (minimum requirement).
◦ Other properties
RBD
Once the block’s reliability characteristics
have been determined, they can then be
connected in a reliability-wise manner to
create a Reliability Block Diagram for the
system.

Once the RBD of the system has been


created, it can be analyzed to determine the
system reliability.
Series & Paralel Configuration
SERIES PARALEL
Series & Paralel Configuration
K out of n Configuration
k out of n Configuration
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