Reliability and Risk Analysis

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Presents the most widely used methods and models for analyzing reliability and risk during the planning, construction, and operation of technical systems, taking most of the examples from gas and oil production and transportation systems in the North Sea. An introduction to the field is followed by a general review of methods, and detailed descriptions of binary and multistate models, optimal replacement policies, and safety management. A fairly theoretical treatment, for engineers. Revised and translated from the 1991 Norwegian edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)