THE INTEGRATION OF RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY (RAM) INTO MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MBSE)
Authors
Diatte, Kyle
Subjects
reliability methodology
Reliability Availability and Maintainability
RAM
Model-Based Systems Engineering
MBSE
Reliability Availability and Maintainability
RAM
Model-Based Systems Engineering
MBSE
Advisors
O'Halloran, Bryan M.
Van Bossuyt, Douglas
Date of Issue
2021-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods have developed a strong foothold in the design space in industry. These methods have proven fruitful when the right method is applied to the right problem. Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) and associated techniques are equally important. Currently, there is a gap in applying a methodology to integrate the two in the design process, particularly when the design is complex. This work attempts to provide a methodology that results in the successful integration of RAM and MBSE that can be used during the early phases of design. The methodology was developed after an extensive literature review, followed by validation of the methodology through a use case where each step of the method is applied to a turbine fuel system. The application of the seven-step methodology demonstrate its validity and acts as a simple blueprint for the integration of RAM and MBSE techniques to effectively inform a design effort.
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Thesis
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Systems Engineering (SE)
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NSWC Crane; 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522
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Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.