Title :
A reliable algorithm for the exact median rank function
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
4/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This short communication deals with the practical computation of the median rank function, F(i,n). F is the estimator of the cumulative probability of failure for the ith of n identically stressed samples. The exact values of the median rank function are easy to compute, using a reliable and easy-to-code algorithm presented in this paper
Keywords :
electrical engineering computing; failure analysis; insulation; maximum likelihood estimation; probability; cumulative probability of failure; easy-to-code algorithm; exact median rank function; failure analysis; insulation; maximum likelihood method; reliable algorithm; stressed samples; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Equations; IEC standards;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
