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'''Mean time between failures (MTBF)''' is the predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a mechanical system, during normal system operation. MTBF can be calculated as the arithmetic mean (average) time between failures of a system. The term is used in both plant and equipment maintenance contexts.
 
'''Mean time between failures (MTBF)''' is the predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a mechanical system, during normal system operation. MTBF can be calculated as the arithmetic mean (average) time between failures of a system. The term is used in both plant and equipment maintenance contexts.
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In general, MTBF is the "up-time" between two failure states of a repairable system during operation as outlined here:
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[[File:Mtbf_graph.png|thumb|left|300px|x300px|RUT950 IP rate]]
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