Some reliability characteristics of a linear consecutive 2-out-of-4 system connected to 2-out-of-4 supporting device for operation

Authors

  • Yusuf Ibrahim

    Bayero University, Kano

  • Bashir Yusuf

    Federal University, Dutse

  • Mansur Babagana

    Bayero University, Kano

  • Baffa Sani

    Bayero University, Kano

  • Muhammad Auwal Lawan

    Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil,Kano

Received date: June 24, 2017

Accepted date: January 30, 2018

Published date: February 4, 2018

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i1.8037

Keywords:

Availability, External Supporting Device, Linear Consecutive, Operation, Profit

Abstract

This paper presents the Markov model for the reliability analysis of a linear consecutive 2-out-of-4 repairable system operating with the help of a linear consecutive 2-out-of-4 external supporting device. The system is analyzed using first order linear differential equation to develop the explicit expression for steady-state availability, busy period and profit function. Based on assumed numerical values given to system parameters, graphical illustrations are given to highlight important results. In addition, the effect of failure and repair on availability and profit are researched.

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How to Cite

Ibrahim, Y., Yusuf, B., Babagana, M., Sani, B., & Lawan, M. A. (2018). Some reliability characteristics of a linear consecutive 2-out-of-4 system connected to 2-out-of-4 supporting device for operation. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(1), 135-139. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i1.8037

Received date: June 24, 2017

Accepted date: January 30, 2018

Published date: February 4, 2018