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Fundamentals of Reliability

In: Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis

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  • A. P. Teixeira

    (Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico)

  • C. Guedes Soares

    (Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico)

Abstract

This chapter aims at introducing the basic concepts and techniques relevant for reliability and availability analysis of systems. It starts by introducing the basic reliability concepts and the most important reliability models. The techniques commonly used for evaluating the reliability of systems with different configurations including series, parallel, series–parallel, and k-out-of-n, standby and more complex systems are then addressed. Finally, the availability concept and the reliability considerations for repairable components and systems are also addressed.

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  • A. P. Teixeira & C. Guedes Soares, 2012. "Fundamentals of Reliability," Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, in: Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza (ed.), Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis, edition 127, pages 91-122, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ssrchp:978-1-4471-2309-5_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2309-5_5
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