Suspended animation (SA) indicates that a failed subsystem in a series system causes the
others to stop working. If the SA is neglected, the system availability will be underestimated. …

The accuracy of spare parts allocation is essential for an isolated system performing its
intended function and reducing the waste of resources. The backorders of different types of …

Data envelopment analysis (DEA), as a useful management and decision tool, has been
widely used since it was first invented by Charnes et al. in 1978. On the one hand, the DEA …

Robotic assembly lines are widely applied in the manufacturing sector to produce a wide
range of products because of their efficiency and multifunctionality. The robotic assembly line …

The purpose of spare parts management is to maximize the system’s availability and
minimize the economic costs. The problem of cost availability trade‐off leads to the problem of …

Accurately evaluating the lifespan of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in airborne equipment
is an essential issue for aircraft design and operation in the marine atmospheric environment…

In order to estimate the redness, sustainability and support capability of the operational unit,
an support simulation concept model of the military equipment is given as viewed from the …

To further enhance energy production and reduce the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) it is
essential to plan spare parts to reduce the downtime of the photovoltaic (PV) systems with …

In recent years, hand rehabilitation exoskeleton robots have developed rapidly and are
mainly used to provide scientific and effective rehabilitation training for patients with motor …

High availability requirement is essential for series repairable systems, such as power plants,
power grids, and automated production lines in addition to the requirement of long life. A …