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A reactor has three identical coolant loops, each with four identical pumps connected in parallel. The reliability of each pump over the life of the plant is 0.4. At least two pumps must operate for a loop to be functional, and at least two loops must operate for the coolant system to be functional. Calculate the reliability of the coolant system over the life of the plant.

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Posted Date: September 30, 2023 00:41:57
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