A Bayesian Zero-Failure (BAZE) Reliability Demonstration Testing Procedure for Components of Nuclear Reactor Safety Systems.
Abstract
A Bayesian-Zero-Failure (BAZE) reliability demonstration testing procedure is presented. The method is developed for an exponential failure-time model and a gamma prior distribution on the failure-rate. A simple graphical approach using percentiles is used to fit the prior distribution. The procedure is given in an easily applied step-by-step form which does not require the use of a computer for its implementation. The BAZE approach is used to obtain sample test plans for selected components of nuclear reactor safety systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042801
Entities
People
- H. F. Martz Jr.
- R. A. Waller
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory