In: Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 45, No. 12, pages 1385-1397. 1994.
Abstract: This paper develops a Petri net-based decomposition approach to model and perform steady-state analysis of open queueing networks with multi-class customers. For each customer class we assume deterministic routing and different service time distribution. The current decomposition may also consider equipment failures, defective units that have to be re-worked and on-line preparations (to switch from one mix of customers to another).
Keywords: net decomposition, open queueing networks, timed Petri nets.