Track: Reliability
Abstract
Mechanical systems degrade over time and ultimately fail. Failed components of the system are either replaced or repaired, non-repairable components are usually inexpensive, and it is often more cost-effective to replace. This paper examines the behavior of two component repairable systems. The main objective is to determine the system’s performance of three configurations with identical components; namely series, parallel, and cold standby. Closed form analytical expressions for steady state availability are derived and their behavior is illustrated by an example.