books by Kenneth G. L. Simpson (applying related edition)

books by Kenneth G. L. Simpson

books:

Functional Safety: A Straightforward Guide to IEC 61508 and Related Standards
David J. Smith, Kenneth G. L. Simpson

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001

The need to specify quantitative safety targets for overall systems, and for their separate protection sub-systems, has grown rapidly over the last ten years. This feature has become known as Functional Safety and numerous standards and guidelines have emerged, most of which incorporate the idea of safety-integrity levels (SILs). The quantified target (either a failure rate or a probability of failure on demand) determines which of four ...

Functional Safety, Second Edition: A Straightforward Guide to Applying IEC 61508 and Related Standards

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David J. Smith, Kenneth G. L. Simpson

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004

Great overview on a complex topic
Anyone who references IEC61508 will know that this is a complex and detailed standard. This book offers is a great overview of the process required to applying this standard and offers insight into calculating probability of failure and ultimately, SIL requirements. Recommended for anyone needing to integrate this standard.