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Analysis of operating characteristics for the heterogeneous batch arrival queue with server startup and breakdowns

Jau-Chuan Ke, Kuo-Hsiung Wang (2003)

RAIRO - Operations Research - Recherche Opérationnelle

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In this paper we consider a like-queue production system in which server startup and breakdowns are possible. The server is turned on (i.e. begins startup) when N units are accumulated in the system and off when the system is empty. We model this system by an M [ x ] /M/1 queue with server breakdowns and startup time under the N policy. The arrival rate varies according to the server’s status: off, startup, busy, or breakdown. While the server is working, he is subject to breakdowns according...