ABSTRACT
This chapter presents eight mathematical models for performing various types of safety, reliability, and human error analysis in nuclear power plants. Seven of these mathematical models are developed by using the Markov method and one by using general probability concepts. The chapter contains examples along with their solutions for six of these mathematical models to demonstrate their applications to perform safety, reliability, and human error–related analysis in nuclear power plants.
There are 10 problems at the end of the chapter to test the reader's comprehension in the area. Also, the sources of all seven mathematical models presented in the chapter are given in its reference section. This will be useful to readers if they desire to delve more deeply into a specific area of interest.
