AN AUTOMATED GO-FLOW MODELING TOOL FOR SYSTEM RELIABILITY ANALYSIS

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In this paper, an automated GO-FLOW modeling paradigm is proposed for facilitating system reliability analysis. Within the proposed algorithmic framework, GO-FLOW models can be directly converted from system Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings based on a list of componentized models developed for commonly used components. The library of componentized GO-FLOW models is developed in accordance with the general type classification of system components. Through an example illustration of a water supply system, the GO-FLOW model file generated using the tool is sent to the existing GO-FLOW software package for model verification analysis. The validation process shows that consistent model data formats and analysis results can be obtained using the automated GO-FLOW modeling tool. In addition, the GO-FLOW model file generated by the algorithmic procedure is easy for model modification and update. The concept of algorithm tool is supportive for dynamic reliability and risk mapping.