Reliability assessment based on energy consumption as a failure rate factor

The present study defines a methodology to analyze the relationship between the failure rate of any component and the factors that can influence it, in order to link time independent operating variables to the reliability study. Characterizing the failure rate using these variables is especially useful for changing time operational contexts. To do this, a study of traditional and modern methods of analysis, together with the assumptions that must be fulfill for its implementation and the methodology for testing the assumptions is performed. Specifically, the methodology proposed in this paper is used to develop a complete study of the influence of the energy consumption of a component, at the rate of engine failure. As can be inferred, there is a relationship between energy consumption and the rate of failure; the practical experience reveals that companies frequently use the energy expenditure variable, but documented studies that corroborate their decision are not found in the literature.