An Approximation Method for General Tandem Queueing Systems Subject to Blocking

Abstract

An iterative approximation algorithm is presented for calculating the stationary queue size probabilities of tandem queueing systems subject to blocking. The algorithm combines a decomposition/aggregation technique with exact analytical results for two-node systems. It applies to tandem lines where failure-type servers with phase-type service and repair time distributions are in attendance under various blocking disciplines.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA453141

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  • Armand M. Makowski
  • Levent Guen

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  • University of Maryland

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