Nonparametric Inference for Component Lifetime Distribution of Coherent Systems Based on Progressively Censored
In this paper, non-parametric inference is considered for $k$-component coherent systems, when the system lifetime data is progressively type-II censored. In these coherent systems, it is assumed that the system structure and system signature are known. Based on the observed progressively type-II censored, non-parametric confidence intervals are calculated for the quantiles of component lifetime distribution. Also, tolerance limits for component lifetime distribution are obtained. Non-parametric confidence intervals for quantiles and tolerance limits are obtained based on two methods, distribution function method and W mixed matrix method. Two numerical example is used to illustrate the methodologies developed in this paper.