Learning Objectives

THIS IS MATERIAL RELATED TO THE HOMEWORK. THIS IS JUST TO HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT ARE WE STUDYING THIS WEEK.

1. Understand reliability and why it is important
2. Calculate reliability, availability, and maintainability
3. Measure and specify reliability
4. Review designs for reliability
5. Explain the impact of O&M costs on an asset's life cycle cost

THIS IS THE HOMEWORK:

Instructions: Do not use attachments. Please copy and paste the original question directly into the body of your DQ submission, followed by your individual answers to each of the listed questions below.

1) Define reliability and maintainability. Why are these terms relevant to us in this class?

2) What is the difference between maintainability and maintenance?

3) From a design engineer's perspective, what steps can we consider an asset's reliability during the design phase of the asset?

Explain your considerations.