Research Article

A Novel Ontology Approach to Support Design for Reliability considering Environmental Effects

Table 1

Typical environmental effects of atmosphere.

Environmental loadTypical materialClassification of environmental effectsTypical environmental effects

TemperatureMMCEPMetal resistivity change
PMCMPMaterial expansion and deformation
CEPInsulation changes

HumidityMMCCPCorrosion: increase the rate of chemical reaction
CEPMetallic conductivity changes
PMCMPReduce lubricant performance
CEPElectrical short circuit

Salt sprayMMCMPBlock: wear and tear
CEPMetallic conductivity changes
PMCMPDamage protective coating
CCPCorrosion

Notes:
MM: metallic materials. PM: polymer materials.