DocumentCode
760608
Title
On computing MTBF for a k -out-of-n :G repairable system
Author
Angus, John E.
Author_Institution
Hughes Aircraft Co., Fullerton, CA, USA
Volume
37
Issue
3
fYear
1988
fDate
8/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
312
Lastpage
313
Abstract
It is often necessary to calculate the MTBF (mean time between failures) quickly in order to make timely design decisions. An important system for which such calculations must be made is a k -out-of- n :G parallel system with unlimited repair and exponential interfailure and repair times at the unit level. Although a general formula is known, it is not easily remembered or derived. A method for deriving a formula for MTBF in this situation that is easily reproduced quickly by remembering a few simple concepts is presented
Keywords
failure analysis; reliability theory; MTBF; exponential interfailure; k-out-of-n:G repairable system; mean time between failures; parallel system; reliability; repair times; unlimited repair; Aerospace engineering; Aircraft propulsion; Design engineering; Engineering management; Exponential distribution; Markov processes; Probability; Reliability engineering; Steady-state;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/24.3761
Filename
3761
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