Rational design of conditions for reliability test

This article deals with the problems associated to practical determining the reliability test scope. The author presents his own findings and experience resulting from his participation in testing reliability of many technical systems. Main attention is dedicated to procedures for ascertaining reasonable limits to be considered for performing reliability tests. The author presents main parameters of reliability tests, which predetermine of the course of a test. Among other things, the following test parameters are discussed: value of measure tested, time of test, confidence level, and number of tested product, etc.