A generaloutlineofreliabilitywork in steam turbinedevelopmentandproduction is itemized, including5topics concerning generalrequirements and 18detailedones.
In terms of reliability impact, more and more work is done in the lab, typically on a dynamometer (a device which measures force), to prove the major mechanical systems on the car.
"We work daily to improve operational reliability by focusing on the areas we control, and working with all our partners, " spokeswoman Kate Modolo said.