Advanced Master
MODULE 1.3

Concepts related to dependability and survivability

Hours: 4

Contents

Basic principles of Dependability theory and its key concepts: threats, attributes and enforcing techniques.

Introduction to Safety and Functional Safety, and examples of actual Safety requirements in marine systems area.

Basic concepts of Survivability.

Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Dependability.

Actual examples of Dependability concepts and techniques application in industry.

Possible future applications of Dependability concepts to shipboard electrical power system design.

Aims and intended learning outcomes

  • Understanding of key Dependability, Survivability, and Functional Safety items.
  • Understanding the relationship among Dependability, Survivability, and Safety.
  • Understanding of key technical points for evaluating Dependability attributes in shipboard systems.
  • Understanding both actual and possible future applications of Dependability concepts and techniques to shipboard power systems.

Recommended textbooks

  • “IEEE  Recommended  Practice  for  the  Design  of  Reliable  Industrial  and  Commercial Power Systems” IEEE Std 493-2007, June 2007
  • A.  Chowdhury and D.  Koval, “Power Distribution Systems Reliability  –  practical methods and applications” IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering – Wiley, 2009
  • D.J. Smith and K.G.L. Simpson, “Safety Critical Systems Handbook”, Elsevier, Nov. 2010
  • P.M. Curtis, “Maintaining Mission Critical Systems in a 24/7 Environment”, IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering – Wiley, 2011