PK 8201 Reliability of Safety-Critical Functions

Time: First lecture: 2006.01.17, 1415-1600, VG11 (Valgrinda)

Type of course

PhD course - 7.5 credits.

Learning objective

In this course the students will (i) get insight into different types of safety critical systems and safety demands for such systems, (ii) learn how the reliability of such systems can be assessed, and (iii) get insight into different topics related to such systems, e.g., common cause failures, human and organisational factors.

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Engineering.

Content

Overview of the IEC 61508 standard, and corresponding standards. The OLF 70 Guideline. Safety barriers. Risk acceptance criteria, risk analysis and allocation of safety requirements. Quantification of probability of failure on demand. Identification, defences against and quantification of common cause failures. Diagnostic and functional testing. Partial stroke testing, and non perfect testing. Human and organisational factors in relation to safety critical functions. Data analysis, and updating of calculations in the light of field experience.

Education concept

Ordinary lectures, and presentation of student work. A semester report is mandatory, and will count 50% in the final marking.

Course material

International standards, scientific reports, scientific articles, and selected chapters from textbooks.

Further information

More detailed information about the course and progress plans will be posted on It's Learning.