Stochastic Models In Reliability And Maintenance

Author : Shunji Osaki
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783540248088

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Stochastic Models in Reliability and Maintenance by Shunji Osaki Pdf

Our daily lives can be maintained by the high-technology systems. Computer systems are typical examples of such systems. We can enjoy our modern lives by using many computer systems. Much more importantly, we have to maintain such systems without failure, but cannot predict when such systems will fail and how to fix such systems without delay. A stochastic process is a set of outcomes of a random experiment indexed by time, and is one of the key tools needed to analyze the future behavior quantitatively. Reliability and maintainability technologies are of great interest and importance to the maintenance of such systems. Many mathematical models have been and will be proposed to describe reliability and maintainability systems by using the stochastic processes. The theme of this book is "Stochastic Models in Reliability and Main tainability. " This book consists of 12 chapters on the theme above from the different viewpoints of stochastic modeling. Chapter 1 is devoted to "Renewal Processes," under which classical renewal theory is surveyed and computa tional methods are described. Chapter 2 discusses "Stochastic Orders," and in it some definitions and concepts on stochastic orders are described and ag ing properties can be characterized by stochastic orders. Chapter 3 is devoted to "Classical Maintenance Models," under which the so-called age, block and other replacement models are surveyed. Chapter 4 discusses "Modeling Plant Maintenance," describing how maintenance practice can be carried out for plant maintenance.

Author : Shunji Osaki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3642534856

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Stochastic Models in Reliability and Maintenance by Shunji Osaki Pdf

Author : Lirong Cui,Ilia Frenkel,Anatoly Lisnianski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781000094619

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Stochastic Models in Reliability Engineering by Lirong Cui,Ilia Frenkel,Anatoly Lisnianski Pdf

This book is a collective work by many leading scientists, analysts, mathematicians, and engineers who have been working at the front end of reliability science and engineering. The book covers conventional and contemporary topics in reliability science, all of which have seen extended research activities in recent years. The methods presented in this book are real-world examples that demonstrate improvements in essential reliability and availability for industrial equipment such as medical magnetic resonance imaging, power systems, traction drives for a search and rescue helicopter, and air conditioning systems. The book presents real case studies of redundant multi-state air conditioning systems for chemical laboratories and covers assessments of reliability and fault tolerance and availability calculations. Conventional and contemporary topics in reliability engineering are discussed, including degradation, networks, and dynamic reliability, resilience, and multi-state systems, all of which are relatively new topics to the field. The book is aimed at engineers and scientists, as well as postgraduate students involved in reliability design, analysis, and experiments and applied probability and statistics.

Author : Terje Aven,Uwe Jensen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-04
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781461478942

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Stochastic Models in Reliability by Terje Aven,Uwe Jensen Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date presentation of some of the classical areas of reliability, based on a more advanced probabilistic framework using the modern theory of stochastic processes. This framework allows analysts to formulate general failure models, establish formulae for computing various performance measures, as well as determine how to identify optimal replacement policies in complex situations. In this second edition of the book, two major topics have been added to the original version: copula models which are used to study the effect of structural dependencies on the system reliability; and maintenance optimization which highlights delay time models under safety constraints. Terje Aven is Professor of Reliability and Risk Analysis at University of Stavanger, Norway. Uwe Jensen is working as a Professor at the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. Review of first edition: "This is an excellent book on mathematical, statistical and stochastic models in reliability. The authors have done an excellent job of unifying some of the stochastic models in reliability. The book is a good reference book but may not be suitable as a textbook for students in professional fields such as engineering. This book may be used for graduate level seminar courses for students who have had at least the first course in stochastic processes and some knowledge of reliability mathematics. It should be a good reference book for researchers in reliability mathematics." --Mathematical Reviews (2000)

Author : Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857292742

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Stochastic Processes by Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

Reliability theory is of fundamental importance for engineers and managers involved in the manufacture of high-quality products and the design of reliable systems. In order to make sense of the theory, however, and to apply it to real systems, an understanding of the basic stochastic processes is indispensable. As well as providing readers with useful reliability studies and applications, Stochastic Processes also gives a basic treatment of such stochastic processes as: the Poisson process, the renewal process, the Markov chain, the Markov process, and the Markov renewal process. Many examples are cited from reliability models to show the reader how to apply stochastic processes. Furthermore, Stochastic Processes gives a simple introduction to other stochastic processes such as the cumulative process, the Wiener process, the Brownian motion and reliability applications. Stochastic Processes is suitable for use as a reliability textbook by advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It is also of interest to researchers, engineers and managers who study or practise reliability and maintenance.

Author : Syouji Nakamura,Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789814277440

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Stochastic Reliability Modeling, Optimization and Applications by Syouji Nakamura,Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

Aims to survey research topics in reliability theory and useful applied techniques in reliability engineering. This book focuses on how to apply the results of reliability theory to practical models. Theoretical results of coherent, inspection, and damage systems are summarized methodically, using the techniques of stochastic processes.

Author : Mohamed Abdel-Hameed
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323140652

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Reliability Theory and Models by Mohamed Abdel-Hameed Pdf

Reliability Theory and Models: Stochastic Failure Models, Optimal Maintenance Policies, Life Testing, and Structures contains the proceedings of a Symposium on Stochastic Failure Models, Replacement and Maintenance Policies, and Accelerated Life Testing, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 24-26, 1983. Contributors discuss the directions for research on stochastic failure models and maintenance and replacement policies, as well as statistical and computational aspects of reliability. This text is divided into five sections and is comprised of 17 chapters; the first of which introduces the reader to Markov and semi-Markov models of deterioration in light of the results on representation and characterization of Markov processes. The discussion then turns to the concept of minimal repair; situations in which the appropriate stochastic process is a damage or wear process; and optimum policies for several maintenance models based on the imperfect repair model of Brown and Proschan. The chapters that follow explore optimal replacement for self-repairing shock models; the implementation of an iterative scheme for certain Markovian wear/damage models; and a Markov decision model for determining the optimal inventories of repairable spare parts for redundant systems. This book also considers the reliability and maintenance of very large complex systems from the perspective of the U.S. Air Force. This reference material will be of interest to students and active researchers in the fields of mathematics and engineering.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814467551

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Stochastic Reliability Modeling, Optimization and Applications by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tadashi Dohi,Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1447149726

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Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling by Tadashi Dohi,Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

In honor of the work of Professor Shunji Osaki, Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling provides a comprehensive study of the legacy of and ongoing research in stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling. Including associated application areas such as dependable computing, performance evaluation, software engineering, communication engineering, distinguished researchers review and build on the contributions over the last four decades by Professor Shunji Osaki. Fundamental yet significant research results are presented and discussed clearly alongside new ideas and topics on stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling to inspire future research. Across 15 chapters readers gain the knowledge and understanding to apply reliability and maintenance theory to computer and communication systems. Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling is ideal for graduate students and researchers in reliability engineering, and workers, managers and engineers engaged in computer, maintenance and management works.

Author : Maxim Finkelstein,Ji Hwan Cha
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447150282

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Stochastic Modeling for Reliability by Maxim Finkelstein,Ji Hwan Cha Pdf

Focusing on shocks modeling, burn-in and heterogeneous populations, Stochastic Modeling for Reliability naturally combines these three topics in the unified stochastic framework and presents numerous practical examples that illustrate recent theoretical findings of the authors. The populations of manufactured items in industry are usually heterogeneous. However, the conventional reliability analysis is performed under the implicit assumption of homogeneity, which can result in distortion of the corresponding reliability indices and various misconceptions. Stochastic Modeling for Reliability fills this gap and presents the basics and further developments of reliability theory for heterogeneous populations. Specifically, the authors consider burn-in as a method of elimination of ‘weak’ items from heterogeneous populations. The real life objects are operating in a changing environment. One of the ways to model an impact of this environment is via the external shocks occurring in accordance with some stochastic point processes. The basic theory for Poisson shock processes is developed and also shocks as a method of burn-in and of the environmental stress screening for manufactured items are considered. Stochastic Modeling for Reliability introduces and explores the concept of burn-in in heterogeneous populations and its recent development, providing a sound reference for reliability engineers, applied mathematicians, product managers and manufacturers alike.

Author : Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846284427

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Shock and Damage Models in Reliability Theory by Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

This is the first monograph which presents shock and damage models in reliability from introduction to application. Stochastic processes are introduced before current developments are surveyed. The practical applications of shock and damage models are demonstrated using case studies. The author is a leading researcher in this field with more than thirty years of experience. Reliability engineers and managers of maintenance work will find this book a broad reference.

Author : Mohamed S. Abdel-Hameed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251525139

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Reliability Theory and Models by Mohamed S. Abdel-Hameed Pdf

Author : Süleyman Özekici
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783662032749

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Reliability and Maintenance of Complex Systems by Süleyman Özekici Pdf

Complex high-technology devices are in growing use in industry, service sectors, and everyday life. Their reliability and maintenance is of utmost importance in view of their cost and critical functions. This book focuses on this theme and is intended to serve as a graduate-level textbook and reference book for scientists and academics in the field. The chapters are grouped into five complementary parts that cover the most important aspects of reliability and maintenance: stochastic models of reliability and maintenance, decision models involving optimal replacement and repair, stochastic methods in software engineering, computational methods and simulation, and maintenance management systems. This wide range of topics provides the reader with a complete picture in a self-contained volume.

Author : Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846282218

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Maintenance Theory of Reliability by Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

Many serious accidents have happened in the world where systems have been large-scale and complex, and have caused heavy damage and a social sense of instability. Furthermore, advanced nations have almost ?nished public inf- structureandrushedintoamaintenanceperiod.Maintenancewillbemore- portant than production, manufacture, and construction, that is, more ma- tenance for environmental considerations and for the protection of natural resources. From now on, the importance of maintenance will increase more and more. In the past four decades, valuable contributions to maintenance policies in reliability theory have been made. This book is intended to s- marize the research results studied mainly by the author in the past three decades. The book deals primarily with standard to advanced problems of main- nance policies for system reliability models. System reliability can be mainly improved by repair and preventive maintenance, and replacement, and rel- bility properties can be investigated by using stochastic process techniques. The optimum maintenance policies for systems that minimize or maximize appropriate objective functions under suitable conditions are discussed both analytically and practically. The book is composed of nine chapters. Chapter 1 is devoted to an int- duction to reliability theory, and brie?y reviews stochastic processes needed for reliability and maintenance theory. Chapter 2 summarizes the results of repair maintenance, which is the most basic maintenance in reliability. The repair maintenance of systems such as the one-unit system and multiple-unit redundant systems is treated. Chapters 3 through 5 summarize the results of three typical maintenance policies of age, periodic, and block replacements.

Author : Tadashi Dohi,Toshio Nakagawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447149712

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Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling by Tadashi Dohi,Toshio Nakagawa Pdf

In honor of the work of Professor Shunji Osaki, Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling provides a comprehensive study of the legacy of and ongoing research in stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling. Including associated application areas such as dependable computing, performance evaluation, software engineering, communication engineering, distinguished researchers review and build on the contributions over the last four decades by Professor Shunji Osaki. Fundamental yet significant research results are presented and discussed clearly alongside new ideas and topics on stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling to inspire future research. Across 15 chapters readers gain the knowledge and understanding to apply reliability and maintenance theory to computer and communication systems. Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling is ideal for graduate students and researchers in reliability engineering, and workers, managers and engineers engaged in computer, maintenance and management works.