A Probability Simulation Method for Determining the Reliability of Switching Stations

A useful treatment of as broad a class of such reliability problems of switching stations and substations as can be treated by the theory of Markov processes is covered. The mechanics of failure and repair effects are discussed by means of mathematical models, and basic members with memory, fluctuating failure, and repair rates are evaluated. The system is assumed to operate under normal and stormy-weather conditions. The nonrandomness of special events are involved. In addition, a Monte Carlo method of computer simulation is presented for determining the reliability of stations.