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Handbook of Bayesian reliability estimation methods

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7235137· OSTI ID:7235137

Bayesian reliability estimation methods are summarized in a handbook format for convenient use by reliability practitioners. The methods given consider both attribute test data based on a binomial sampling distribution and a beta prior, as well as variables test data from an exponential sampling distribution and a gamma prior. Classical, Bayes, and empirical Bayes methods are all considered. In addition, the sample test data can arise from either an item-censored life test, either with or without the replacement of failed items as they occur, or from a time-truncated life test with replacement. Real-data examples using nuclear reactor component failure data are used to illustrate each of the methods presented.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
7235137
Report Number(s):
LA-6572-MS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English