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On ‘stop=repeat' servicing for non-exponential queueing networks with blocking

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2016

Nico M. Van Dijk
Nico M. Van Dijk*
Affiliation:
Free University, Amsterdam
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∗ Postal address: Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen en Econometrie, Postbus 7161, 1007 MC Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Abstract

Non-exponential queueing networks with blocking are studied under two types of blocking protocols: the ‘stop' and the ‘repeat' protocol under which services are to be either stopped or repeated respectively upon blocking. The two protocols are shown to be stationary equivalent when the system satisfies a partial balance condition. This condition is related to product-form results. The results are illustrated by closed and open network applications with reversible and nonreversible routing.

Keywords

JOB-LOCAL-BALANCESTOP/REPEAT BLOCKING PROTOCOLPRODUCT FORM

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Journal of Applied Probability , Volume 28 , Issue 1 , March 1991 , pp. 159 - 173
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Copyright © Applied Probability Trust 1991 

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