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The KITT (Kinetic Tree Theory) computer program for calculating system reliability parameters was modified to include time delays (storage tanks) and component (standby) redudancy. The modified program was applied to the material handling subsection of an oil shale process to obtain system availability.
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Henley, E.J., Ong, J.O.Y. (1980). Reliability Parameters for Chemical Process Systems. In: Apostolakis, G., Garribba, S., Volta, G. (eds) Synthesis and Analysis Methods for Safety and Reliability Studies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3036-3_4
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