Optimal (N , F ) policy for queue-dependent and time-sharing machining redundant system
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 5 June 2017
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the performance metrics of redundant repairable machining system which is applicable in various systems like computer and communication system, manufacturing and production system, etc.
Design/methodology/approach
In the present investigation, the authors develop Markov model for the system consisting of identical active operating machines which are prone to breakdown. The operating machines are under the care of one permanent repair facility that provides time-sharing basis repair services. The maintenance is facilitated with the provision of standby machines of mixed type and permanent as well as additional repair facility. From the economic point of view, F-policy and N-policy to control the service and arrival of failed machines effectively are included.
Findings
For the performance analysis of the system in long run, the authors compute steady-state probabilities using product-type solution method recursively. Sensitivity analysis is performed numerically for various parameters by developing code in MATLAB.
Social implications
The performance prediction done may be helpful for the system designers and decision makers for the improvement of the existing machining systems in various industries.
Originality/value
Markovian model for the performance prediction of fault tolerant multi-identical operating and standby machines redundant system is developed in generic frameworks by incorporating many noble features which were not all taken together by other researchers working on the same lines. The key concepts incorporated for the modeling of the concerned system is: F-policy, N-policy, time-sharing, and sensitivity analysis of availability and cost function.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the editor in chief and anonymous referees for their valuable suggestions and critical comments which help a lot in improving the quality and clarity of the paper. The first author is also thankful to DST-FIST for financial grant (SR/FST/MSI-090/2013 (C)).
Conflicts of interest: the authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Citation
Shekhar, C., Jain, M., Raina, A.A. and Iqbal, J. (2017), "Optimal (
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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