Safety and Reliability of Programmable Electronic Systems

The use of programmable electronic systems (PES) in industry has grown considerably with the availability of microcomputers. These systems offer many benefits to the designer and user in providing more comprehensive control of industrial processes, enviroments, machine tools and in robot installatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Daniels (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Failsafe Operation of a Programmable Electronic System in a Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor Refuelling System
  • Software Safety Using Fault Tree Analysis Technique
  • Programmable Controller Fault Tree Models for use in Nuclear Power Plant Risk Assessments
  • The Integrated Protection System: High Integrity Design as a Response to Safety Issues
  • Session III Industrial Applications Of Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Enhancing System Reliability by Improving Component Reliability
  • Improving the Safety of Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Session IV Assessment Methodologies
  • PASS II — Program for Analysing Sequential Circuits
  • Experience with Computer Assessment
  • Safety Assessment Methods for New AGR Fuel Route Control Systems
  • Session V Software For Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Guidelines for the Synthesis of Software for Distributed Processors
  • Experiences with the DiverseRedundancy in Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Session I The European Joint Colloborative Project
  • Assessment, Architecture and Performance of Industrial Programmable Electronic Systems, with Particular Reference to Robotic Safety
  • Presentation of Objectives 1 and 2 of the Joint Collaborative Project on Programmable Electronic Systems: Collection and Data Banking of Information
  • Analysis of Accidents and Disturbances Involving Industrial Robots
  • Collection and Assessment of Current Standards and Guidelines for Programmable Electronic Systems: CEC Collaborative Project, Objective 3
  • The Inadequacies of Research into Programmable Electronic Systems in Industrial Robots
  • Guideline Framework for the Assessment of Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Case Study Using the Guidelines Framework
  • Session II Programmable Electronic Systems In Nuclear Applications
  • Use of Programmable Electronic Systems in Indian Nuclear Power Plants
  • Session VI Experience With Emc, Signature Analysis, Fault Simulation And Safety Of Machine Tools
  • Effects of Electromagnetic Interferences on Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Improving the Safety Level of Programmable Electronic Systems by Applying the Concept of Signature Analysis
  • The Physical Simulation of Fault: A Tool for the Evaluation of Programmable Controller’s Behaviour on Internal Failure
  • Safety with Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
  • Session VII National And Industrial Guidelines For Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Requirements for Microcomputer Systems in Safety Relevant Application — State of the Art in the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Use of Microprocessors in Safety Critical Applications — Guidelines for the Nordic Factory Inspectorates
  • Standardisation for Computer Safety — The Current Situation in Germany
  • Harmonisation of Safety Standards for Programmable Electronic Systems
  • Guidance on the Use of Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Applications