Title :
A 4-Unit Redundant System with Common-Cause Failures
Author :
Dhillon, Balbir S.
Author_Institution :
Instrumentation & Control Dept; Design & Development Div; Ontario Hydro; 700 University Ave; Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X6 CANADA.
Abstract :
This theoretical note presents a mathematical model of a 4-unit (i.i.d.) redundant system subject to common-cause failures (s-dependent failures). Laplace transforms of the state probability equations are developed.
Keywords :
Failure analysis; Hazards; Inductors; Instruments; Laplace equations; Mathematical model; Protection; Reliability theory; Safety; Vibration measurement; Common-cause failures; Redundant system;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1977.5220211
