ABSTRACT
Nowadays, the reliability of engineering systems has become a very important issue during the design process due to the increasing dependence of our daily lives and schedules on the satisfactory functioning of these systems. This chapter presents various reliability, safety, and maintenance basics. A number of general reliability formulas are often used in performing various types of reliability analysis. An engineering system can form various configurations in performing reliability analysis. The matter of safety concerning such systems/products has become a very challenging issue for engineers who are constantly pressured to complete new designs rapidly and at lower costs due to competition and other factors. The safety system should be tailored to effectively fit the organization/company culture. Preventive maintenance is an important component of a maintenance activity, and within a maintenance department, it generally accounts for a significant proportion of the overall maintenance activity.
