Automotive powertrain reliability modelling using an idea algebra

Andas Amrin; Christos Spitas; Georgios Vasileiou; Vasileios Spitas

doi:10.1504/IJPT.2019.101185

Automotive powertrain reliability modelling using an idea algebra

Andas Amrin, Christos Spitas, Georgios Vasileiou, Vasileios Spitas

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

This paper presents a reliability modelling framework for automotive powertrains using a specially developed algebra, where all powertrain components and design and performance parameters are represented as formal computational objects of an idea class. Unlike previous known frameworks for reliability modelling, such as FMEA, FTA or FBS, the present study constructs the reliability model of a given powertrain topology from the topology only and does not require manual input of constitutive/performance equations, or the definition of a hierarchy of failure events. This tool is particularly useful in early stages of the design process, where the reliability of several alternative topologies may need to be evaluated a priori but a full-scale FMEA, FTA or FBS analysis would be impractical.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	191-223
Number of pages	33
Journal	International Journal of Powertrains
Volume	8
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPT.2019.101185
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

Fault tree analysis
FBS
FMEA
FTA
Function-behaviour-state
Idea algebra
Reliability analysis
Risk assessment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Automotive Engineering
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Mechanical Engineering

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Amrin, A., Spitas, C., Vasileiou, G., & Spitas, V. (2019). Automotive powertrain reliability modelling using an idea algebra. International Journal of Powertrains, 8(3), 191-223. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPT.2019.101185

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