Step 7: Running Multiple Realizations of a Reliability Model

In order to discern the expected reliability and availability of the system, and the range of that behavior, we will run multiple realizations of the system using Monte Carlo simulation.

For this simple simulation, 100 realizations will provide a good sample to work with. To change the number of realizations, return to Edit Mode (press F4), and open the Simulation Settings dialog (press F2). Click on the Monte Carlo tab, and make sure the Probabilistic Simulation radio button is selected.  Then change the # Realizations to 100:

Close the Simulation Settings dialog.

When running multiple realizations, in order to view time history results, you must connect the output of interest to a Time History Result element.  To do so, right-click in the graphics pane and insert a Time History Result element:

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The following dialog will appear:

Press the Add Result… button and select Component.  Then close the dialog and run the model (by pressing F5).

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