Question

Define reliability, failure, and normal operating conditions. Identify and list the various ways to improve reliability.

Answer 1

Reliability implies as a probability that a product will function well in the environment for which it is made for. It will not give dissatisfaction to the customer.

Failure implies as a probability that a product will not function well in the operating conditions it is designed for which will bring customer dissatisfaction.

Normal operating conditions are the conditions required for the proper working of a product. For example voltage, fuel etc.

Reliability can be implroved in the following way:

1. Proper forecast of the problems that can arise.

2. Making the proper assumptions.

3. Properly testing the product in all the possible operating conditions.

4. Providing training to the user to use the product properly there by increasing reliability.

5. Working on the quality control and trying to improve the process of production of the product so that the product is defect free.

6. Using high quality maintenance and cleaning standards for the product.