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Introduction

In: Reliability and Safety Engineering

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  • Ajit Kumar Verma

    (Stord/Haugesund University College)

  • Srividya Ajit

    (Stord/Haugesund University College)

  • Durga Rao Karanki

    (Paul Scherrer Institute)

Abstract

This chapter introduces the relevant terms of reliability and safety engineering. The need for this discipline and also its wide range of applications are discussed. A historical overview in the form of important milestones, present challenges and future needs for the practice of reliability and safety engineering are explained. Potential improvements in probabilistic safety assessment as revealed by Fukushima accident are also discussed, which include improving accident sequence modeling, increasing the scope of the analysis, and appropriate treatment of uncertainties. Resources including failure data banks, tools, list of journals, and list of conferences are provided.

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  • Ajit Kumar Verma & Srividya Ajit & Durga Rao Karanki, 2016. "Introduction," Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, in: Reliability and Safety Engineering, edition 2, chapter 0, pages 1-17, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ssrchp:978-1-4471-6269-8_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-6269-8_1
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