On Minimizing Losses on Components with Sliding Standbys.

Abstract

A system is constituted of identical components. Sliding standbys are available for replacing failed components. The loss per unit of time of having a component out of use differs from one component to another. Generally, when a component fails, the optimal policy consists of waiting until a certain time before replacing that component. The optimal policy is computed for different situations: 2 components and one standby or n components and one standby. The standbys are considered to be in either a loaded or an unloaded mode. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0723103

Entities

People

  • Claude Henin

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

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Readers

  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).