Optimal system design considering warranty, periodic preventive maintenance, and minimal repair

D Lin, M J Zuo (), R C M Yam and Max Q-H Meng
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D Lin: Shantou University
M J Zuo: University of Alberta
R C M Yam: City University of Hong Kong
Max Q-H Meng: University of Alberta

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2000, vol. 51, issue 7, 869-874

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a cost minimisation model for an optimal design of a mixed series-parallel system with deteriorating components. The model incorporates warranty, periodic preventive maintenance, and minimal repair in the design of system configuration. Imperfect repair is adopted to model the effect of preventive maintenance. Both free and pro-rata warranty policies are considered. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the application of this model.

Keywords: reliability; maintenance; repair; systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600977

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