a)
To determine: The expected number of breakdowns per year.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for particular period of time.
b)
To determine: The cost of current maintenance policy.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for particular period of time.
c)
To determine: The economically beneficial policy.
Introduction: Reliability is the probability that a product can perform over specific period. It is the consistency of the product to perform in the same way for particular period of time.
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