Solving an M/M/3 Queuing System: Calculate L, Lq, W, Wq & B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$)

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In summary, the conversation discusses an M/M/3 queuing system with parameters \lambda=2.1, \mu=0.8, and 3 service lines. The formulas for calculating L, Lq, W, and Wq are provided, but there is confusion about how to calculate the bulk probability B(3, \lambda/\mu). The conversation also mentions that lambda represents the arrival rate, mu represents the service rate, and L, Lq, W, and Wq represent different expected values in the queuing system. Further research on queuing and bulk probability is suggested as a solution to the confusion.
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Homework Statement


An M/M/3 queuing system is defined with parameters:
[tex]\lambda[/tex]=2.1,
[tex]\mu[/tex]=0.8,
and 3 service lines.
Find L, Lq, W, Wq and the bulk probability B(3,[tex]\lambda[/tex]/[tex]\mu[/tex])


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We are given formulas to calculate L, Lq, W, and Wq but i don't know how to calculate the bulk probability B(3,[tex]\lambda[/tex]/[tex]\mu[/tex])
Any help would be very much appreciated.
 
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Sara, help us out here. I vaguely remember a class in queuing theory long ago, and M/M/3 sort of rings a bell, but that's all.
Remind us what lambda and mu represent, and L, Lq, W, and bulk probability B(3, lambda/mu) means.

Unless you're dealing with this stuff, it's mostly jargon.
 
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an M/M/3 queuing system is a system withmore than one service line, in this case there are 3 service lines.
lambda is the arrival rate, mu is the service rate,
L is the expected number (of people say) in the system,
Lq is the expected number in the queue,
W is the expected waiting time in the system,
wq is the expected waiting time in the queue.
I don't know what the bulk probability means, that's why i need help.
Thank you
 
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FAQ: Solving an M/M/3 Queuing System: Calculate L, Lq, W, Wq & B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$)

What is an M/M/3 queuing system?

An M/M/3 queuing system is a mathematical model used to analyze the performance of a queuing system with three servers, where arrivals follow a Poisson distribution and service times follow an exponential distribution.

What do L, Lq, W, Wq, and B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$) represent in an M/M/3 queuing system?

L represents the average number of customers in the system, Lq represents the average number of customers in the queue, W represents the average time a customer spends in the system, Wq represents the average time a customer spends in the queue, and B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$) represents the probability that all three servers are busy.

How do you calculate L, Lq, W, Wq, and B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$) in an M/M/3 queuing system?

To calculate L and Lq, you can use the formulas L = $\lambda$/(3$\mu$-$\lambda$) and Lq = $\frac{\lambda^2}{3\mu(\mu-\lambda)}$. To calculate W and Wq, you can use the formulas W = L/$\lambda$ and Wq = Lq/$\lambda$. To calculate B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$), you can use the formula B(3, $\lambda$/$\mu$) = $\frac{(\lambda/\mu)^3}{3!(1-\rho)}$, where $\rho$ = $\lambda$/(3$\mu$).

What are the assumptions of an M/M/3 queuing system?

The assumptions of an M/M/3 queuing system include a Poisson arrival process, exponential service times, a finite population size, a first-come-first-served queue discipline, and a constant arrival rate ($\lambda$) and service rate ($\mu$) for all servers.

What are the limitations of an M/M/3 queuing system?

An M/M/3 queuing system assumes that the arrival rate and service rate are constant, which may not always be the case in real-world situations. It also assumes that the queue discipline is first-come-first-served, which may not accurately reflect the actual behavior of customers. Additionally, it does not take into account factors such as queue management strategies or customer impatience.

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