BS EN 60300-3-15:2009 PDF

BS EN 60300-3-15 provides guidance for an engineering system’s dependability. It describes a process for realization of system dependability through the system life cycle. This standard is applicable to new system development and for enhancement of existing systems involving interactions of system functions consisting of hardware, software and human elements. BS EN 60300-3-15 also applies to providers of sub-systems and suppliers of products that seek system information and criteria for system integration. Methods and tools are provided for system dependability assessment and verification of results for achievement of dependability objectives. The four main aspects for engineering dependability concerning systems are addressed in terms of: – Process – Achievement – Assessment – Measurement. BS EN 60300-3-15 forms part of the framework standards on system aspects of dependability to support BS EN 60300-1 and BS EN 60300-2 on dependability management. Guidance on dependability engineering is provided for generic systems. It does not classify systems for special applications. The majority of systems in use are generally repairable throughout their life cycle operation for economic reasons and practical applications. Contents of BS EN 60300-3-15: Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 System dependability engineering and applications 4.1 Overview of system dependability engineering 4.2 System dependability attributes and performance characteristics 5 Managing system dependab...