Component Failure
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A Component Failure is a system failure that occurs specifically at the level of an individual component within a system.
- Context:
- It can (typically) result from various causes such as material fatigue, corrosion, electrical failure, or mechanical breakdown.
- It can (often) lead to the malfunctioning of the larger system in which the component operates.
- It can (typically) be detected through diagnostic procedures or failure analysis techniques.
- It can (often) be mitigated or prevented through regular maintenance, quality control, and using robust design principles.
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- Example(s):
- A computer hard drive crashing due to mechanical wear and tear.
- A car engine failing due to overheating or lack of lubrication.
- An electronic circuit board malfunctioning due to a short circuit or component burnout.
- A Failure Mode.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Software Bug, where the failure is due to issues in the software rather than a physical component.
- A Process Inefficiency, where the failure is in the operational process rather than a physical component.
- See: Reliability Engineering, Predictive Maintenance.