INVESTIGATION OF THE RELIABILITY OF A SOLAR DEVICE FOR PRIMARY PROCESSING OF SILKWORM COCOONS

Abstract

Failures in technical systems lead to damage to equipment and economic
losses. Reliability is one of the main concerns in all automated control systems.
Studying the impact of technological factors on product reliability and eliminating
them is a critical task. When designing any new device, evaluating its reliability is
a crucial indicator in determining whether the associated costs are justfied. This
article focuses on solving a practical issue by evaluating the reliability of a solar-
powered device for the primary processing of silkworm cocoons. The device plays
an important role in the sericulture industry, and its reliability directly affects
economic efficiency. The study uses exponential distribution laws and mathematical
modeling methods to assess reliability. Various coefficients were considered in
calculating the failure intensity of the device’s components, bringing the results
closer to real-life conditions. Factors such as thermal and electrical loads were
identified as primary indicators affecting device reliability. The research results led
to specific recommendations for improving device design, including the use of high-
quality thermal insulation materials, enhancing the durability of solar panels, and
implementing automatic temperature and humidity control systems.