Presents the theory and methodology for reliability assessments of safety–critical functions through examples from a wide range of applications.
Reliability of Safety–Critical Systems: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to reliability assessments of safety–related systems based on electrical* electronic* and programmable electronic (E/E/PE) technology.
With a focus on the design and development phases of safety–critical systems* the book presents theory and methods required to document compliance with IEC 61508 and the associated sector–specific standards.
Combining theory and practical applications* Reliability of Safety–Critical Systems: Theory and Applications implements key safety–related strategies and methods to meet quantitative safety integrity requirements. In addition* the book details a variety of reliability analysis methods that are needed during all stages of a safety–critical system* beginning with specification and design and advancing to operations* maintenance* and modification control.
The key categories of safety life–cycle phases are featured* including strategies for the allocation of reliability performance requirements; assessment methods in relation to design; and reliability quantification in relation to operation and maintenance. Issues and benefits that arise from complex modern technology developments are also featured* as well as:
- Real–world examples from large industry facilities with major accident potential and products owned by the general public such as cars and tools
- Plentiful worked examples throughout that provide readers with a deeper understanding of the core concepts and aid in the analysis and solution of common issues when assessing all facets of safety–critical systems
- Approaches that work on a wide scope of applications and can be applied to the analysis of any safety–critical system
- A brief appendix of probability theory for reference
With an emphasis on how safety–critical functions are introduced into systems and facilities to prevent or mitigate the impact of an accident* this book is an excellent guide for professionals* consultants* and operators of safety–critical systems who carry out practical* risk* and reliability assessments of safety–critical systems. Reliability of Safety–Critical Systems: Theory and Applications is also a useful textbook for courses in reliability assessment of safety–critical systems and reliability engineering at the graduate–level* as well as for consulting companies offering short courses in reliability assessment of safety–critical systems.
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