Analysis of a two-node task-splitting feedback tandem queue with infinite buffers by functional equation (Q843402)

The authors describe the Markovian tandem queueing model with task splitting and feedback. For this model the joint queue length of the system from the generating function was obtained. Each node in the model has an infinite buffer and, no blocking is possible in the system. The functional equations were developed from the generating function. They are solved analytically through the Riemann-Hilbert boundary value problem and conformal mapping. The given numerical computations make it possible to find the mean queue length at each node algorithmically by using the generating function. However, an exact distribution of the queue length remains an open problem. The results obtained show that the model and its solution are quite effective both in a combined parallel and task-splitting feedback. A given algorithm for computing the performance measures of a model is very valuable and important in the tandem queue analysis.