@article{article_328147, title={Throughput Analysis of Transfer Lines in Transient State: Using Exact Analytical Methods}, journal={Academic Platform - Journal of Engineering and Science}, volume={6}, pages={104–111}, year={2018}, DOI={10.21541/apjes.328147}, author={Sarıyer, Görkem and Dinçer, Mehmet Cemali}, keywords={buffer,throughput rate,transient state,transfer line}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:’Times New Roman’, serif;">Transfer
line is a serial arrangement of machines where buffers are used to separate two
consecutive machines. This special type of production systems have high
production volumes.  In the design and
operation of transfer lines, throughput analysis is essential. Considering the
transient state of the systems, this paper presents theoretical analysis for
throughput rate of transfer lines. For the short transfer lines, having a
unique machine and two machines, we derive throughput rate, expected value and
variance functions. We use these functions in performance evaluation of
production systems. Besides, these theoretical analyses can be used while
analyzing longer and more complex transfer lines which can easily be decomposed
into smaller sub-systems.  </span> </p> <p> </p>}, number={1}, publisher={Akademik Perspektif Derneği}