DocumentCode
1342807
Title
A 4-Unit Redundant System with Common-Cause Failures
Author
Dhillon, Balbir S.
Author_Institution
Instrumentation & Control Dept; Design & Development Div; Ontario Hydro; 700 University Ave; Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 CANADA.
Issue
5
fYear
1977
Firstpage
373
Lastpage
374
Abstract
This theoretical note presents a mathematical model of a 4-unit (i.i.d.) redundant system subject to common-cause failures (s-dependent failures). Laplace transforms of the state probability equations are developed.
Keywords
Failure analysis; Hazards; Inductors; Instruments; Laplace equations; Mathematical model; Protection; Reliability theory; Safety; Vibration measurement; Common-cause failures; Redundant system;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TR.1977.5220211
Filename
5220211
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