A decomposition technique for steady-state performance evaluation of serial transfer lines subject to machine and buffer failures

Lipset, R.; Sengupta, Sankar; Til, Robert P. Van

doi:10.1109/cdc.1994.410986

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“…These approximation techniques are developed upon the "foundation" of a two machine analytic model. Note that [13] presents preliminary results concerning the development of a decomposition technique based on the analytic model for a two machine line with unreliable buffer that is derived in this paper.…”

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Development of a model for a two-station serial transfer line subject to machine and buffer failure

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1998

Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems

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In modern automated production lines, it is common to connect pairs of machines with mechanical storage devices in order to provide buffering between processing stations. Since these devices are mechanical, they are prone to failure. Previous research concerning the analytical modeling of a class of production lines, the serial transfer line, assumes that these buffers are completely reliable. The concept of an unreliable buffer is introduced and an analytic model of a two machine line with an unreliable buffer is developed. It is proposed that this model will form the foundation for an analytic model of the more complex K > 2 machine serial transfer line with unreliable buffers.

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confidence: 99%