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.
Track: Reliability
Published in: 10th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: March 10
-12
, 2020
ISBN: 978-1-5323-5952-1
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767