Availability Optimization of A Series Repairable System with Multiple k-out-of-n Subsystems
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We address the redundancy allocation of a series repairable system with multiple k-out-of-n subsystems with each subsystem following shut-off rule. The objective of the problem is to find the optimal number of repairmen and redundant components in each subsystem for optimization of steady-state availability subject to weight, cost and volume constraints. We propose a Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to solve the problem. The PSO algorithm is demonstrated to be more efficient as compared to a Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm.
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