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Gamma Process-Based Degradation Modeling and Residual Life Prediction

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Degradation is a stochastic physical or chemical process in which the internal material of equipment changes asymptotically under external stress.

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Hu, C., Fan, H., Wang, Z. (2022). Gamma Process-Based Degradation Modeling and Residual Life Prediction. In: Residual Life Prediction and Optimal Maintenance Decision for a Piece of Equipment. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2267-0_4

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