- Definition and terminologies
- Traditional solutions and Fail-safe technology
- Reliability Calculations, Structural, MTBF, availability
- Applications of the Markov Process
- Different methods of analysis: Danger origin analysis, risk analysis, Fault trees (FTA), Fault effect (FMECA)
- Different methods of construction for the safety of hard and software and transmission, and monitoring of claims against the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance
- Applicable standards preferably within the railway reliability area
- Introduction of development processes, including verification and validation and approvals
AH2030 Railway Signalling System - Reliability 7.5 credits
This course provides insight into the design of secure systems for use in safety-critical applications, the reliability can be achieved, the use of the resources applied, and how structures adapted to current standards. Most of the examples in the course are drawn from applications in the railway signaling system.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AH2030 (Spring 2011–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2030 (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The student will after the course be able to:
- Understanding reliability and safety in the development process
- Calculate the MTBF, reliability/availability/security in a reliability system
- Describe/explain the relevant terms, methods and demands of the system life cycle
- Derive the necessary formulas for the reliability analysis
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 180 credit academic studies and documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A or equivalent.
Special qualification:
AH2029 Järnvägssignalteknik-Signalsystem.
Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge in mathematical statistics and transform theory is recommended.
Literature
Course compendium
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
TEN1 - Examination, 7,5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Other requirements for final grade
A mandatory written examination equivalent to 7,5 cr with grading scale A-F.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle