| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10420727 | Reliability Engineering & System Safety | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents a Branching Search algorithm which exploits characteristics common to many safety systems to explore the potential design space and deliver an optimal design. Efficiency in the method is maintained by performing the system unavailability evaluations using the Binary Decision Diagram method of fault tree solution. Limitations are placed on resources such as cost, maintenance down-time and spurious trip frequency. Its application is demonstrated on a High Integrity Protection System.
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Authors
J.D. Andrews, L.M. Bartlett,