• Weibull plots fit a curve through data, not data to a predetermined distribution’s curve. • After evaluating subsystems, their Weibull data is combined to represent the complete system. Weibull ...

SLOs help align technical system metrics with business objectives, making them a more useful frame for reliability. However, SLOs can share weaknesses with MTTR, including being backward-looking only, ...

In today’s world, so-called “high-performance, sustainable” facilities are a dime a dozen. But many of these buildings rely on overly complex mechanical systems to carry out their mission. While these ...

In the electric power industry, there is the evolving issue and question of how reliable is reliable enough. In addition, discussion is ongoing about how much should be spent to get to the next level ...

Selecting a set of bearings to withstand anticipated loads is a common design task with power-transmission equipment. Another deals with finding a cumulative component reliability that exceeds the ...

Assume your task is to design a dc-dc converter with a defined reliability — at minimum cost. To succeed, you would have to prove that you met or exceeded the reliability target. You can do this by ...

Windows tracks a secret reliability score for your PC, and it matters more than you think.