Allocation of the Parameters Repair Time and Failure Rate for Maximum Availability Subject to a Cost Constraint.
Abstract
This paper develops a technique for allocating repair time and failure rate parameters to each component of a system based on obtaining a maximum availability for a given amount of funds. Assumptions used to make a solution feasible were constant failure rates, independent components, series system, and multiple failures possible. Different cost functions associated with changing each component's failure rate and repair time were used in a discrete step form. Dynamic programming was used to solve the problem. A computer program was developed to facilitate the solution of the allocation technique and example problems are stated and solved.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA007096
Entities
People
- Dennis M. Coon
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Command