Modelling heterogeneity in nuclear power plant valve failure data

Madhuchhanda Bhattacharjee, Elja Arjas, Urho Pulkkinen

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Abstract

We develop an inferential procedure based on hierarchical Bayesian models which can take into account different kinds of heterogeneity in reliability/survival data. This is illustrated by an analysis of failure data from several motor operated closing valves at two nuclear power plants.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMathematical and statistical methods in reliability
EditorsBo H. Lindqvist , Kjell A. Doksum
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd
Chapter22
Pages341-353
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9789814486262
ISBN (Print) 9789812383211
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2003

Publication series

NameSeries on Quality, Reliability and Engineering Statistics
Volume7

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