DocumentCode
1355045
Title
Improved Bounds for System-Failure Probability
Author
Fong, Clement C. ; Buzacott, John A.
Author_Institution
Power System Operations Division; Ontario Hydro; 700 University Avenue; Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 CANADA.
Issue
4
fYear
1987
Firstpage
454
Lastpage
458
Abstract
The inclusion-exclusion formula can be used to obtain upper and lower bounds on system-failure probability. This paper shows that the bounds can be improved by using information contained in them. Algorithms are provided to find the improved probability bounds, along with examples. Also discussed are the conditions under which the improved bounds are advantageous.
Keywords
Failure analysis; Markov processes; Probability; Reliability; Upper bound; Inclusion-exclusion formula; Probability bound; Reliability algorithm;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TR.1987.5222437
Filename
5222437
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