Title :
A 1-out-of-N:G System with Duplex Elements
Author :
Dhillon, Balbir S.
Author_Institution :
Business Administration; TG Div; Ontario Hydro; 700 University Avenue; Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 CANADA.
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a mathematical model containing s-identical duplex systems, N-1 of which are standbys. The one operational duplex system is subject to common-cause failures. Laplace transforms of the state probability equations are developed.
Keywords :
Availability; Biographies; Failure analysis; Hazards; Laplace equations; Mathematical model; Matrix decomposition; Microelectronics; Reliability theory; Transforms; Common-cause failures; Redundant system;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1979.5220541
