Modelling and Reliability Analysis of Power Cables Used as a Two Unit Hot Standby System with Preference of Repair over Replacement in the Metro Railways. Issue 1 (March 2021) - Pandey, R
Abstract: In this study we aim to do an analysis of the profitability and reliability of a system used primarily in Metro Train Networks consisting of a power cable rated for 33KV. The wires for the feed to each substation are laid in loops. As a starting point, two cables of the same voltage are laid with one being operational and another being a hot standby for backup. The moment the primary operational cable fails the backup cable immediately becomes operational. In the situation of a cable failure, it is considered if repairing the damaged cable can be done as opposed to repairing it. The moment both the operational as well as the back-up cables fail, the system is brought to a complete halt. Cable failures are categorized in two groups viz. irreparable failures & repairable failures. Regenerative Point Technique & Semi-Markov Processes are the methodologies used to derive the data that depicts real-failure situations or any other parameters of system effectiveness. This analysis is being done to enable multiple cases to detect and realize essential profit-analysis results for the system in question.