Course - Safety and Reliability Analysis - PK6018
Safety and Reliability Analysis
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Module: Specialization in safety, reliability and maintenance.
Themes:
- Definition and discussion of basic concepts within reliability- and risk analysis.
- System analysis based on FMECA, reliability block diagram, fault tree and Markov Analysis.
- Calculation of reliability and availability of technical systems.
- Metrics of reliability importance.
- Analysis of safety-critical systems (IEC 61508).
- Analysis of systems that are prone to common failures.
- Statistial analysis of data.
- Overview of data sources.
- Real time update of reliability models by use of digital twins.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student
has basic insight into concepts and approaches to the analysis and assessment of safety and reliability of industrial equipment, as well as systems used in transport and critical infrastructure.
Skills:
The student
- can identify and assess faults in both components and in complex systems
- can assess which parts of a system are particularly important for preventing system failures
- is able to use different methods to calculate the reliability of individual components and complex systems
- can assess the advantages and disadvantages associated with the individual methods.
General competence:
The student
- understands safety and reliability in relation to applications within operational reliability, quality, risk, environmental protection and sustainable development
- can reflect on the relationship between costs/disadvantages and benefit associated with various safety measures.
- understands the importance of digital twins in order to adress the safety and reliability of complex systems.
Learning methods and activities
The subject is carried out in two sessions, three + two days of lectures, group work and discussions. Great emphasis is placed on discussions and the transfer of experience between the participants. Between the two collections there are self-studies with reading syllabus, assignments and guidance via the internet.
The course is part of NTNU's continuing education program, and has a course fee. See NTNU Videres hjemmesider.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The form of assessment can be changed to oral in the event of a re-sit exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing courses in Management (MORGEMNER)
Management (MORG)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in probability calculus.
Required previous knowledge
Admission requirements/prior knowledge requirements/access restrictions: Cf. admission requirements for courses in the master's program in organization and management. The subject is restricted to access, and ranking rules apply in accordance with the general part of the study plan.
Course materials
M. Rausand, A. Barros and A. Høyland: System Reliability Theory; Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications, Third Edition, Wiley 2020. The course has its own home page.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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PK6031 | 6 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Safety, Reliability and Maintenance
- Organization and Leadership
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering