Design-integrated reliability studies according to requirements analysis and return of experience the proposed ALSTOM transport company "EFICARE" method

This article discusses a method called EFICARE developed by ALSTOM transport, rail rolling stock builder, in order to meet customer requirements concerning reliability and life-cycle cost (LCC). This method features two steps: (1) development of requirements and return of experience (ROE), (2) analysis of dysfunction modes and criticality, leading to the definition of a preliminary preventive maintenance plan thus allowing a maintenance cost approach.