Generator Availability Calculator
Turn MTBF, repair time, and test hours into availability and the expected hours a site is left unserved.
Result
Availability
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Expected unserved hours per year
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Expected failures per year
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Hours the set is expected to run, tests included
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Probability of failure on demand
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Formula
Calculation logicWhat to check
- Failure and repair logs from this site's own equipment
- Manufacturer MTBF statements and service contract response time
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