Reliability analysis of K-out-of-N system for Weibull components based on generalized progressive hybrid censored data

Abstract: In this paper, we have investigated the reliability of a K-out-of-N system for the components following Weibull distribution based on the generalized progressive hybrid censored data. We have obtained the maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs) of the unknown parameters and the reliability function of the system. Using asymptotic normality property of MLEs, the corresponding asymptotic confidence intervals are constructed. Furthermore, Bayes estimates are derived under squared error loss function with informative prior by using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) technique. Highest posterior density (HPD) credible intervals are obtained. A Monte Carlo simulation study is carried out to compare performance of the established estimates. Finally, a real data set is considered for illustrative purposes.