Analysis of a k/n(G) Retrial System with Multiple Working Vacations
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. System Description and Assumptions
2.1. Assumptions and Descriptions of the Model
- (1)
- This system consists of n components and a repairer.
- (2)
- The system works when components out of n or more than k components are operating normally; it fails when the number of failed components is greater than or equal to .
- (3)
- During a system failure, normal components stop working and no new failures occur until the component under repair is restored. Thereafter, all k working components begin operating at the same time, and the system restarts.
- (4)
- When the repairer is idle, and a component failure, then it is immediately repaired. if the repairer is busy when a component failure, the failed component enters the retrial orbit and attempts to request a repair again after a period of time. This process continues until the repair is successful.
- (5)
- The repairer in this system follows a policy of multiple working vacations. Specifically, the repairer can enter consecutively working vacation states. During these vacation states, the repairer continues to perform repairs on failed components, with a reduced rate compared to normal working conditions. Upon the completion of each working vacation, if no component failures are present, a new working vacation can be initiated immediately without waiting for new repair tasks. Furthermore, working vacations may be triggered under certain system states, such as when some components have failed but the system remains operational.
- (6)
- When the system is operational and no component fails or the failed component in the orbit is not retried, the repairer takes a round of working vacation. If a component fails or a failed component in the orbit is retried during a working vacation, the repairer will perform the repairs at a reduced rate.
- (7)
- If the system is in a failed state upon completion of a working vacation, the repairer immediately begins to repair the failed components. Once the repair is completed and the system is operational again, the repairer starts a new working vacation.
- (8)
- At the completion of a working vacation, the repairer initiates a new working vacation immediately if the system is operational with no failed components and no active retrials from the orbit. However, if a component failure is detected or a retrial occurs at this point, the repairer first performs the repair before starting the next vacation. This cycle of consecutive vacations continues until a failed component is detected upon the completion of a vacation.
- (9)
- The life distribution of each component, the repairer’s vacation time and the retrial time of the failed component in the orbit are assumed to follow an exponential distribution with parameters and , respectively. Furthermore, each failed component in the orbit has an equal probability of being selected for retrial.
- (10)
- Let denote the conditional probability that a failed component is repaired in the interval during a working vacation, given that it has not been repaired by time x. denotes the conditional probability that a failed component is repaired during the normal working period in the interval , given that it has not been repaired by time x. Let the repair time follow a general distribution with probability density function (PDF) . Sincethen, from the property of the conditional probability and , we haveConsequently, we have
- (11)
- All random variables are independent and any repaired component has a lifetime distribution identical to that of a new one.
- : At time t, the system is operational with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is on a working vacation and is currently idle.
- : At time t, the system is operational with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is on a working vacation and is currently busy.
- : At time t, the system is down with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is on a working vacation and is busy.
- : At time t, the system is operational with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is in a normal working period and is currently idle.
- : At time t, the system is operational with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is in a normal working period and is currently busy.
- : At time t, the system is down with failed components in the orbit. The repairer is in a normal working period and is currently busy.
2.2. Reset the Model
3. Well-Posedness of the System (17)
4. Asymptotic Behavior of the Time–Dependent Solution of the System (17)
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Lai, C.; Eskar, R.; Kasim, E. Analysis of a k/n(G) Retrial System with Multiple Working Vacations. Axioms 2025, 14, 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14110853
Lai C, Eskar R, Kasim E. Analysis of a k/n(G) Retrial System with Multiple Working Vacations. Axioms. 2025; 14(11):853. https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14110853
Chicago/Turabian StyleLai, Changjiang, Rena Eskar, and Ehmet Kasim. 2025. "Analysis of a k/n(G) Retrial System with Multiple Working Vacations" Axioms 14, no. 11: 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14110853
APA StyleLai, C., Eskar, R., & Kasim, E. (2025). Analysis of a k/n(G) Retrial System with Multiple Working Vacations. Axioms, 14(11), 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14110853

