Simulation Methods for Reliability and Availability of Complex Systems [Paperback]

Simulation Methods for Reliability and Availability of Complex Systems discusses the use of computer simulation-based techniques and algorithms to determine reliability and availability (R and A) levels in complex systems. The book: shares theoretical or applied models and decision support systems that make use of simulation to estimate and to improve system R and A levels, forecasts emerging technologies and trends in the use of computer simulation for R and A and proposes hybrid approaches to the development of efficient methodologies designed to solve R and A-related problems in real-life systems.

Dealing with practical issues, Simulation Methods for Reliability and Availability of Complex Systems is designed to support managers and system engineers in the improvement of R and A, as well as providing a thorough exploration of the techniques and algorithms available for researchers, and for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Fundamentals of Simulation in Reliability and Availability Issues.- Reliability Estimation by Advanced Monte Carlo Simulation.- Dynamic Fault Tree Analysis: Simulation Approach.- Analysis and Improvements of Path-based Methods for Monte Carlo Reliability Evaluation of Static Models.- Variate Generation in Reliability.- Simulation Applications in Reliability.- Simulation-based Methods for Studying Reliability and Preventive Maintenance of Public Infrastructure.- Reliability Models for Data Integration Systems.- Power Distribution System Reliability Evaluation Using Both Analytical Reliability Network Equivalent Technique and Time-sequential Simulation Approach.- Application of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Simulation to Process Industries: a Case Study.- Potential Applications of Discrete-event Simulation and Fuzzy Rule-based Systems to Structural Reliability and Availability.- Simulation Applications in Availability and Maintenance.- Maintenance Manpower Modeling: A Tool for Hl