| Article ID: | iaor20003082 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 14 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Start Page Number: | 623 |
| End Page Number: | 645 |
| Publication Date: | May 1998 |
| Journal: | Communications in Statistics - Stochastic Models |
| Authors: | Artalejo J.R., Gomez-Corral A. |
A stochastic clearing system is characterized by the existence of an output mechanism that instantaneously clears the system, i.e. removes all work currently present. In this paper we study the stochastic behavior of a single server clearing queue in which customers cannot be continuously in contact with the server, but can reinitiate the demand some time later. We develop a comprehensive analysis of the system including its limiting behavior, busy period, and waiting time.