Optimal classification of failures in a two-unit series system
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Systems Science
- Vol. 12 (1) , 127-132
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207728108963734
Abstract
A two-unit series system with arbitrary distributions for the life-time of the units is considered. Whenever the system fails, it is brought to a repair shop where it is classified as to which unit has failed. In the case of mis-classification, there is cost incurred on erroneous repair of a good unit. Based on the life-time of the system an optimal classification rule is suggested so that the expected loss due to mis-classification is minimized. Two examples are included to illustrate the result.Keywords
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