International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 6

The impact of time-varying arrival rates on the performance of queuing systems

  • Author:
  • Babita
  • Total Page Count: 12
  • Page Number: 179 to 190

Assistant Professor, Govt. P. G. College for Women, Rohtak, E-Mail id babita.libra@gmail.com

Online published on 28 September, 2023.

Abstract

Queuing systems are prevalent in various domains, serving as reliable models for understanding and managing waiting times in real-life scenarios. However, many queuing models assume a constant arrival rate, which fails to capture the dynamic nature of real-world queuing systems. This research paper aims to examine the impact of time-varying arrival ates on the performance of queuing systems. By analyzing the effects of different arrival rate patterns on key performance metrics, such as waiting times, utilization, and customer satisfaction, this study provides valuable insights for optimizing queuing system design and operations. This abstract summarizes a study on how the variation in arrival rates over time affects the performance of queuing systems. Queuing systems are prevalent in various real-world scenarios, such as traffic congestion, call centers, and computer networks. The study aims to understand if and how time-varying arrival rates impact the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems. The research employs mathematical modeling and simulation techniques to analyze the performance of queuing systems under different arrival rate patterns. The impact of variations in arrival rates on key metrics such as wait times, service times, queue lengths, and system capacity is evaluated. The study also investigates the effectiveness of various queue management strategies in mitigating the effects of time-varying arrival rates.

Keywords

Time-varying arrival rates, Queuing systems, Performance metrics, Waiting time, Queue length, Customer satisfaction, Heavy-traffic approximations