Overview
This unit explores the importance of reliability engineering, with emphasis on mechanical systems. It provides an overview of basic statistical analysis and the evaluation and management of the reliability of a system. Additionally, it also provides an overview of product lifecycle management.
The following will be studied:
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Basic probability and distribution functions
Probability plotting
Reliability and rate of failure
Reliability prediction and modelling
Reliability of mechanical components and systems
Maintainability and availability
Fundamentals of product lifecycle management
Product lifecycle management systems
Deployment of the product lifecycle management system.
Reliability is the probability that a system will perform its function over a specified period of time and under specified operating conditions. In reliability engineering, the primary focus is on failures and their prevention. Reliability of a system needs to be addressed at every stage of the system development, including design, manufacturing, testing and maintenance.
Processes that make up different phases of the product lifecycle, as well as the general architecture of a product lifecycle management system, will also be discussed.
Offerings
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Tan Ming Kwang
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Tan Ming Kwang
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Apply probability and statistical techniques that are essential for analysing reliability
2.
Select appropriate tools and techniques for system reliability
3.
Evaluate the reliability-based design of mechanical systems
4.
Develop a maintenance program for repairable systems
5.
Describe the concept of product lifecycle management.
Teaching approach
Problem-based learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 40%
Final assessment: 60%
This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment
1 - Weekly submission
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Assignment
4 - Final assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Assessments
Practical activities
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Minor: Intelligent manufacturing