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O'Connor, Patrick Digby Taaffe was born on March 7, 1937 in London. Son of Philip Emmett Taaffe and Thora (Brand) O'C.
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Managing engineering is more difficult, more demanding and more important than managing any other human activity in modern society. The author sets out to prove the truth of that statement and to show how today's engineering manager can exploit changing technologies, methods and markets. He offers fresh, often controversial, insights into a wide range of current engineering management issues—always maintaining the importance of people management—including the roles of education, training and research, the value of MBA training, the effectiveness of quality standards, the problems of diversification from military to commercial markets, and the roles of institutions, cultures and government in engineering.
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Testing is usually the most expensive, time-consuming and difficult activity during the development of engineering products and systems. Development testing must be performed to ensure that designs meet requirements for performance, safety, durability, reliability, statutory aspects, etc. Most manufactured items must be tested to ensure that they are correctly made. However, much of the testing that is performed in industry is based upon traditions, standards and procedures that do not provide the optimum balance of assurance versus cost and time. There is often pressure to reduce testing because of the high costs involved, without appreciation of the effects on performance, reliability. etc. Misperceptions are commonplace, particularly the idea that tests should not stress products in excess of their operating levels. The main reason for this situation seems to be that engineers have not developed a consistent philosophy and methodology for testing. Testing is seldom taught as part of engineering curricula, and there are no books on the subject. Specialist areas are taught, for example fatigue testing to mechanical engineers and digital device testing to electronics engineers. However, a wide range is untaught, particularly multidisciplinary and systems aspects. Testing is not just an engineering issue. Because of the importance and magnitude of the economic and business aspects testing is an issue for management. Testing is perceived as a high cost activity, when it should be considered as a value-adding process. The objective of this book is, therefore, to propose a philosophy of engineering test and to describe the necessary technologies and methods that will provide a foundation for all plans, methods and decisions related to testing of engineered products and systems. The book will help those who must manage and conduct this most difficult and uncertain task. It will also provide a text which can be used as the basis for teaching the principles of testing to all engineering students.
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The first book that explains why managing engineering is more difficult, more demanding and more important than managing any other human activity in modern society. It explains how, by adhering to the principles taught by Peter F. Drucker in his landmark book "The Practice of Management", managers can exploit the full potentials of their peoples' talents and of changing technologies, methods and markets. It brings together the whole range of methods used by the world's best performing engineering companies, including research, design, development, testing, production and maintenance. The philosophy and methods for achieving excellence in quality and reliability are fully described. The book offers fresh insights into a wide range of current engineering management issues, including education, MBA training, quality and safety standards and the roles of institutions, cultures and governments in engineering.
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With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering, this bestseller has gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as the essential reliability textbook. This fifth edition retains the unique balanced mixture of reliability theory and applications, thoroughly updated with the latest industry best practices. Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the Certified Reliability Engineer curriculum of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Each chapter is supported by practice questions, and a solutions manual is available to course tutors via the companion website. Enhanced coverage of mathematics of reliability, physics of failure, graphical and software methods of failure data analysis, reliability prediction and modelling, design for reliability and safety as well as management and economics of reliability programmes ensures continued relevance to all quality assurance and reliability courses. Notable additions include: • New chapters on applications of Monte Carlo simulation methods and reliability demonstration methods. • Software applications of statistical methods, including probability plotting and a wider use of common software tools. • More detailed descriptions of reliability prediction methods. • Comprehensive treatment of accelerated test data analysis and warranty data analysis. • Revised and expanded end-of-chapter tutorial sections to advance students’ practical knowledge. The fifth edition will appeal to a wide range of readers from college students to seasoned engineering professionals involved in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of reliable engineering products and systems. www.wiley.com/go/oconnor_reliability5
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THE classic text on reliability engineering and management has now been fully revised and updated. Practical Reliability Engineering provides a comprehensive, up--to--date description of all the important methods for the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of reliable engineering products and systems. Students, engineers and managers alike will find this a valuable reference source. With emphasis firmly placed on the practical aspects of reliability engineering, the fourth edition provides extended coverage of mechanical, electronic and software failure mechanisms, design and testing. New sections include Petri nets for system reliability modelling, accelerated test and the M(t) data analysis method. Recent developments in international standardisation are discussed and guidance is provided on essential management issues. The inclusion of a draft Project Reliability Plan enhances the value to those involved in systems engineering and project management. Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the qualifying examination in reliability engineering of the American Society for Quality (USA). The updated end of chapter questions make this a key text for students undertaking courses in quality assurance or reliability.
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O'Connor, Patrick Digby Taaffe was born on March 7, 1937 in London. Son of Philip Emmett Taaffe and Thora (Brand) O'C.
HND in Mechanical Engineering, Royal Air Force Technology College, Henlow, England, 1959.
Engineering officer, Royal Air Force, 1959-1973; reliability manager, British Aerospace Dynamics, Stevenage, England, 1975-1993; reliability manager, British Rail Research, Derby, England, 1993-1995. Construction engineering and management quality and reliability, Stevenage, since 1995.
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(With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering, this b...)
(The first book that explains why managing engineering is ...)
(Testing is usually the most expensive, time-consuming and...)
(Managing engineering is more difficult, more demanding an...)
(THE classic text on reliability engineering and managemen...)
(Practical Reliability Engineering by Patrick P. O'Connor,...)
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Fellow Institute Quality Assurance. Member Royal Aero. Society, Institute Mech. Engineers, American Society Quality Control, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Married Ina Dziock, October 15, 1963. Children: Niall, Sean, Myles, Liam, Kieran.