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.
    • ...
  • 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.
    • ...
  • 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.


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