Optimal load distribution in series–parallel systems

Gregory Levitin and Suprasad V. Amari

Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 2009, vol. 94, issue 2, 254-260

Abstract: This paper presents an algorithm for determining an optimal loading of elements in series–parallel systems. The optimal loading is aimed at achieving the greatest possible expected system performance subject to repair resource constraint. The model takes into account the dependence of elements’ failure rates on their load. The optimization algorithm uses a universal generating function technique for evaluating the expected system performance, and a genetic algorithm for determining the optimal load distribution. An illustrative example of load distribution optimization is presented.

Keywords: Optimal loading; Multi-state system; Failure rate; Universal generating function; Genetic algorithm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2008.03.001

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