Analysis and computation of (n,N)-strategies for maintenance of a two- component system
type: Item
instance of: scholarly article
title: Analysis and computation of (n,N)-strategies for maintenance of a two- component system
zbMATH Open document ID: 0728.90039
DOI: 10.1016/0377-2217(90)90379-P
author: S. G. Vanneste
author: Frank A. Van der Duyn Schouten
published in: European Journal of Operational Research
publication date: 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
review text: A series system with two identical and independently operating components subject to stochastic failure is investigated. The probability distribution of the times to failure is assumed to be known, and the equidistant inspection time points are fixed and given. For system maintenance an (n,N)-strategy is to be applied. Accordingly, a component is replaced during an inspection if it has failed during the preceding inspection interval, or if its age (measured in inspection intervals) has reached the value N, or if its age has reached the value n and simultaneously the other component has failed. A formula for the average cost, consisting of break-down cost, replacement cost for one component, and cost for a joint replacement, is derived and an algorithm is stated for determining an optimal (n,N)-policy.
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 90B25
Mathematics Subject Classification ID: 90C40
zbMATH DE Number: 4204096
zbMATH Keywords: series system
zbMATH Keywords: two identical and independently operating components
zbMATH Keywords: stochastic failure
zbMATH Keywords: equidistant inspection time points
zbMATH Keywords: system maintenance
zbMATH Keywords: average cost
zbMATH Keywords: joint replacement
MaRDI profile type: Publication
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