Reliability analysis of a two-unit standby system by computer simulation

Authors

  • Tatjana M. Davidović Mathematical Institute, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
  • Slobodanka S. Janković Mathematical Institute, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/YJOR0301085D

Keywords:

reliability, two-unit standby system, maintenance, weibull distribution, simulation

Abstract

We study the two-unit standby system with repair and with preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance is introduced in order to make the lifetime of the system longer. Using Monte-Carlo method we simulate the work of the two-unit system and we analyze the influence of different types of preventive maintenance on reliability of the system. Monte-Carlo method enables us to find estimates of various parameters relevant to the system for which there exist no explicit formulas in the literature. .

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2003-03-01

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2003)

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