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One Design Mode Of Highly Configurable Modular Simulation System, Chunsheng Hu, Chengdong Xu, Penfei Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The computer simulation technology is an essential verification way to the design, construction and application optimization of the modern complex system. Following the continuous growing complexity of the system, the higher requirement on the configurability of the simulation system is needed to face the rapidly change. Based on the analysis on the configurability and some coupling factors with the adverse effect, a design mode of highly configurable and open and easy to expend modular simulation system is proposed. The results show that, despite the cost of some real-time performance, the design mode can realize the high configurability of the …

Validation Risk Across Hierarchical Models, John B. Young

Computational Modeling & Simulation Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Modeling and simulation are applied in a great many methods across a variety of topics. Model developers and users alike have a professional duty to understand the complexities of the tools and methods they are used. Oftentimes, models that have been independently constructed and executed are used to inform one another for an analytic purpose and the compatibility of the models is not always addressed. In the literature, great attention has been paid to model validation. When using models constructively with one another, analysts must understand the bounds of model validity and ensure that the combination of models does not …

Simulation Analysis On Flexible Track Drilling Machine Based On Adams, Yanchao Zhang, Ting Wang, Danlong Song

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The three-dimensional model of the flexible track drilling machine is designed by the virtual prototyping technology. The model is imported into ADAMS (Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) software to carry out the kinematics and dynamic simulation analysis of its virtual prototype, and the rationality and feasibility of the system design are evaluated. Through the comparative analysis, the reasonable driving velocity and acceleration parameters of the hole making system are given. According to the analysis of the dynamic characteristics of the systems, the asymmetric driving problems in the system are found and the corresponding improvement scheme is put forward. …

Emergency Evacuation Simulation For Dense Passenger Flow In A Rail Transit Transfer Station, Xu Hui, Tian Cheng, Wang Yong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The rail transit is one of the important modes of the public transportation, and its safety operation is crucial. Based on the passenger volume and structure features that have been obtained through the field investigation in Chongqing Lianglukou railway station in China, a multi-level rail transit transfer station simulation model is built to analyze the evacuation process of pedestrians in the consideration of explosion and other emergencies by the software AnyLogic. The evacuation routes and evacuation time of passengers during emergency evacuation in a rail transit transfer station are studied. The research aims at verifying the emergency evacuation capacity …

Design Of Air Defense Missile Weapon System Simulation Platform Based On Xsim Platform, Kaizhi Ruan, Qingqing Yuan, Wenhua Zhai, Zhiqiang Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Taking the system simulation technology which applied to the scheme argumentation, optimization design, flight test forecast, battle effectiveness evaluation of air defense missile weapon system as background, the design method of air defense missile weapon system simulation platform based on Xsim platform was put forward. The total configuration design, model design and simulation process design of the platform were discussed. An simulation platform of an air defense missile weapon system was accomplished. The result proves the platform can simulate the battle process of air defense missile weapon system, support the simulation work of air defense weapon at different …

Energy Forensics Analysis, Rupa Das

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

The energy consumed by a building can reveal information about the occupants and their activities inside the building. This could be utilized by industries and law enforcement agencies for commercial or legal purposes. Utility data from Smart Meter (SM) readings can reveal detailed information that could be mapped to foretell resident occupancy and type of appliance usage over desired time intervals. However, obtaining SM data in the United States is laborious and subjected to legal and procedural constraints. This research develops a user-driven simulation tool with realistic data options and assumptions of potential human behavior to determine energy usage patterns …

Research On Simulation Platform For Equipment System Analysis, Yuping Li, Shaojie Mao, Zhenqi Ju, Zhou Fang, Guoqiang Yan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the development of equipment construction from platform-centric to network-centric, simulation analysis of equipment system is an important means and tool to support the transformation and development of equipment construction under the condition of multi-task joint operation. Starting from the requirement of system simulation analysis, a cloud-based equipment system simulation architecture is proposed to realize flexible and configurable simulation environment according to task requirements; and a high-performance simulation framework is conducted, which provides strong support for different application modes, such as parallel hyper-real-time and distributed simulation deduction. The unified description, organization and management method of model and data resources …

Research On Simulation Optimization Of Disk-Based Storage Operation Mode In Warehouse, Danlan Xie, Liu Meng, Haihong Yu, Chen Jing, Yubo Zhou, Kazi Mohiuddin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: As the efficiency of operation affects the overall competitiveness of the port, it is very necessary to design the storage operation mode reasonably. A disk-based storage operation mode is proposed. And the simulation model is established by using the logistics simulation software FlexSim based on the operational requirements of the warehouse. Through a large number of simulation experiments, comparing the primary storage mode with the disk-based storage mode, the results of the increase in total idle rate and the more balanced distribution of each hour utilization ratio of the forklifts are obtained. The result verifies the feasibility and effectiveness …

Pshev Cold Start Emission Simulation Based On Electric Heated Catalyst Pre-Heating, Deng Tao, Haoyuan Yu, Zhifei Li, Haixin Tan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to reduce the emissions of the plug-in series hybrid electric vehicle (PSHEV) during the cold start phase, a vehicle model on PSHEV is established and a dynamic model of electrically heated catalyst system (EHCS) based on optimization and control strategy of engine start-stop is built. The PSHEV energy management control strategy based on EHCS preheating is proposed. The influence of different pre-heating power on EHCS temperature is simulated. By comparing SOC value of the control strategy with the original control strategy; and comparative analysis of cold start emissions of three elements catalyst under three strategies of pre-heating, …

The Simulation Assessment Of Availability For K/N Redundancy System Considering Failure Relevance Of Components, Haidong Du, Junhai Cao, Fusheng Liu, Xu Dan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: For the limitations existing in the system availability assessment based on the failure independent hypothesis,the availability assessment model for k/N system based on Copula function theory is built.A reliability evaluation method of fault-related system on the foundation of Agent technique is proposed. The completion of the simulation model from component entity to equipment entity resolves the question of reliability assessment existing in k/N system considering the effects of components relevance. And last, the evaluation results of system availability under different spare parts schemes are given under different material support program, the research results show that the relevance existing …

Control Optimization Of Hybrid System With Hybrid Power Based On Dp Algorithm, Deng Tao, Haoyuan Yu, Bin Xu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the complexity and diversity of energy management for HEV(hybrid electric vehicle) with hybrid power, taking the State of Charge of power battery and ultracapacitor as state variable, the torque distribution ratio between engine and motor, and the power distribution ratio between power battery and ultracapacitor as control variables, the fuel economy and emission performance as objective function, the Dynamic Programming (DP) control strategy for HEV with hybrid power is proposed. The working rules of the engine, motor, battery and ultracapacitor, are extracted from the results, and the rules of engine and motor and the fuzzy control …

Research On Hwil Simulation Of Rf/Ir Dual-Mode Sensors Based On Compact Antenna, Gao Yang, Ma Jing, Huiyang Qu, Qun Wei, Jindong Fei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The advent of RF/IR dual-mode sensor technology in the more and more completed detecting environment has led to the requirement of simulation tools that are necessary to test dual-mode sensor. The hardware-in-the-loop simulation experiment and test of the radio frequency/infrared composite sensor are carried out.A RF/IR dual-mode simulation method based on the Compact antenna test ranges is proposed here. This system consists of IR simulator, RF simulator, beam-combiner etc. The testing result shows that RF/IR dual-mode simulation system has abilities of IR transmission and RF reflection, and could be used in RF/IR dual-mode sensor simulation.

Simulation And Analysis Of Supplying Station Line Selection And Impact With Real Information, Qiguang Lü, Maozeng Xu, Zhou Xiang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The choice of routes and target stations of energy supply vehicles may lead to the demand cluster at the station and then induce traffic congestion, so it's necessary to analyze the effect of different choices of route and station. Based on the traffic real information, a multi-objective integer programming model is proposed in this paper, in which energy consumption and travel time of energy constrained vehicle is the optimization objective, and a two-stage genetic algorithm which aims to find optimal the route and station is designed. The simulation results based on the emPlant show that the optimal route …

Some Problems And Countermeasures In Simulation Credibility Evaluation, Jiao Peng, Zhang Qi, Xiangyu Wei, Yabing Zha

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: With the increasing application of simulation technology in various fields, users have put forward higher requirements for the credibility of the simulation system. This paper focuses on some key issues of the credibility evaluation of the simulation system, such as the unclear expected application, the incomplete evaluation, the unclear evaluation criteria, and the open loop of evaluation conclusions. From the perspectives of comprehensive implementation of credibility assessment, strengthening the design of acceptability standards, and focusing on the evaluation of closed-loop implementation, how to solve the real problem has been studied and discussed. The research results of this paper …

Study On Ecological Compensation Of Three Gorges Basin Based On Evolutionary Game Theory, Guangming Yang, Yanjun Shi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Under the background of the green development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, based on the evolutionary game theory, the game model of the upstream and downstream governments of the Three Gorges Basin and the central ecological compensation behavior are constructed to analyze the interests appeal and compensation behaviors among the three parties, so as to have a complex interest game relationship in the Yangtze River and analyze the cases of ecological compensation in the Three Gorges Basin. The research shows that without the restriction of central government, it is difficult for the upstream and downstream governments in the …

Simulation Research On Pedestrian Evacuation Path Selection In The Metro Station, Sun Di, Zhou Jin, Xueying Gao, Ting Jiao, Lixian Zhao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: As the underground environment is multilayered, more confined space underground, there are many services and facilities, so that when people evacuate the subway, they will have a variety of features and choices. Path probability selection of underground pedestrian evacuation is discussed. In the first stage, models are used to plan several routes. In the second stage, according to the data of real time passenger flow of the railway station, the density of passenger flow is taken as a variable to obtain the time of pedestrian evacuation through different facilities. The traffic capacity of every passage and facility …

Simulation And Optimization Of A Multi-Agent System On Physical Internet Enabled Interconnected Urban Logistics., Long Zheng

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

An urban logistics system is composed of multiple agents, e.g., shippers, carriers, and distribution centers, etc., and multi-modal networks. The structure of Physical Internet (PI) transportation network is different from current logistics practices, and simulation can effectively model a series of PI-approach scenarios. In addition to the baseline model, three more scenarios are enacted based on different characteristics: shared trucks, shared hubs, and shared flows with other less-than-truckload shipments passing through the urban area. Five performance measures, i.e., truck distance per container, mean truck time per container, lead time, CO₂ emissions, and transport mean fill rate, are included in …

No-Collision Curling Trajectory Simulation System, Tian Yu, Xu Ming

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In just a few decades, China’s curling accomplished splendid work. But it’s scientific research falling behind a lot. Applying computer simulation technology in sports training can effectively help the athletes to understand the problems that exist in the training. When curling stone slides on the ice, it can be regarded as two-dimensional motion of rigid body, which can be decomposed into two parts: translation of the center of mass and rotation of a fixed axis around the center of mass. Using computer simulation technology to simulate the curling trajectory, and with the help of this system, the athletes can …

Modeling And Simulation Of Missile Trajectory Based On Practical Sampling, Wu Shuai, Xiaohua Zhou, Lili Wang, Xingzhong Yao

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of lacking the proper simulation method for missile trajectory in combat simulation training, this paper analyzes the limitations of the 6D and 3D simulation models, proposes a method of trajectory simulation with missile kinematics model and history measured data, and taking an air-to-surface ballistic missile with midcourse-terminal guidance as an example, describes the model construction process in detail. Through the verification, validation and simulation experiments, it shows that this method can simulate various types of missile trajectory with high confidence on both sides of “red and blue”, which has an important reference meaning for missile …

Overview Of Digital Twins Application And Safe Development, Li Xin, Liu Xiu, Xinxin Wan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The Digital Twins simulate the whole process of the manufacture, and promote the development of smart manufacturing and other fields. In view of the rapid development and application of Digital Twins, the concept and history of Digital Twins are outlined, and its related technology system is given. The main application and development trend of Digital Twins in intelligent manufacturing as while as the main characters of Digital Twins in smart cities are combed. The cyber security problem of Digital Twins is discussed for intelligent manufacturing and smart cities. The scheme and suggestion are given for ensuring the cyber security …

Application Of Constraint Force Equation Methodology In Aircraft Stage Separation Dynamics Simulation, Yongji Wang, Bangbang Li, Liu Lei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The separation process of two-stage aircraft can be divided into three periods: lock-up period, constraint period and detachment period. The guide pins have constraint on two stages, which permit only translation in X-axis direction. To avoid the complex force analysis, the guide pins can be regarded as a joint of one degree of freedom. By adding the constraint and freedom equations to traditional separation dynamics equations, a dynamics model based on constraint force equation (CFE) methodology was built. The constraint force and moment can be obtained by solving constraint force equations. The constraint force equation (CFE) methodology was …

Evaluation Of Data Collection Operations For Real-Time Influenza Surveillance During An Emergency, Yuwen Gu

Dissertations

It is unclear how data collection operations for surveillance alter the disease portrayal that influenza reported trends attempt to provide during an emergency. This study developed a model that simulates the collection and testing of influenza specimens after an outbreak is declared in Michigan. It performed simulation based optimization to understand which operational factors affect the biases between the growth rates of original and observed influenza incidence trends, and to quantify the predictive power of the influenza incidence trends at different points of data collection. The results show that emergency driven high risk perception increases the reporting, which leads to …

Analysis Of A Garment-Oriented Textile Recycling System Via Simulation Approach, Reyhaneh Yavari

Major Papers

The textile industry is one of the polluting industries on the planet. Public awareness has increased manufacturers responsibility and forced them to shift from linear to the circular production line to reduce the amount of environmental impact such as; energy and freshwater consumption, toxic and fertilizer usage and cutting down the use of raw material. Also, some new business strategies like fast fashion which is a recent trend in the fashion industry by offering fast changing trend and inexpensive designs accelerate the process of purchasing new clothes that end up in landfills. Recycling, remanufacturing and reusing are some practices that …

Bmap/G/C Queueing Model With Group Clearance Useful In Telecommunications Systems – A Simulation Approach, Srinivas Chakravarthy, Alexander Rumyantsev

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Publications

Queueing models in which customers or messages arrive in batches with inter-arrival times of batches possibly correlated and services rendered in batches of varying sizes play an important role in telecommunication systems. Recently queueing models of BMAP/G/1-type in which a new type of group clearance was studied using embedded Markov renewal process as well as continuous time Markov chain whose generator has a very special structure. In this paper, we generalize these models to multi-server systems through simulation approach. After validating the simulation model for the single server case, we report our simulated results for much more general situations.

Simulating Alternative Tuberculosis Diagnosis Methods In Underdeveloped Countries, Luke Turner

Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world; it is especially rampant in underdeveloped countries because they do not have the infrastructure, technology, or funding to properly combat the infection. However, the development of portable point-of-care diagnosis machines can reverse this epidemic as they far surpass conventional laboratory identification. The question now is where to place these machines, which is a difficult decision with a lack of data. Therefore, a flexible simulation model is created to test the implementation of these machines with different countries and configurations. The simulation tests the baseline model and three proposed implementations of the …

Extraction Of Thorium Dioxide And Other Ree Oxides From Monazite Ore, Bradley M. Bennett, Julia Johnson, Kelsey Hay, Chelsea Connolly-Horton

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

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Modeling Of Complex Parts For Industrial Waterjet Cleaning, Braden James

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Industrial high-pressure waterjet cleaning is common to many industries. The modeling in this paper functions inside a collaborative robotic framework for high mix, low volume processes where human robot collaboration is beneficial. Automation of pressure washing is desirable for economic and ergonomic reasons. An automated cleaning system needs path simulation and analysis to give the operator insight into the predicted cleaning performance of the system. In this paper, ablation, the removal of a substrate coating by waterjet, is modeled for robotic cleaning operations. The model is designed to work with complex parts often found in spray cleaning operations, namely parts …

Foster Care Support Foundation Volunteer And Capital Outreach Analysis, Abeer Bhatti, Alexandro Martinez, Sunny Patel, Desmond Vail

Senior Design Project For Engineers

Care Support Foundation (FCSF) provides free goods to children in Georgia. Annually, 11,000 volunteers are needed to deal with the massive influx of donations and fundraising events. Through our analyses, we aim to make recommendations to the FCSF, which can help raise funds and implement mitigating strategies that would increase funds and improve the foundation.

Optimization Of Automated Guided Vehicles (Agv) Fleet Size With Incorporation Of Battery Management, Ahmed Hamdy

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Theses & Dissertations

An important aspect in manufacturing automation is material handling. To facilitate material handling, automated transport systems are implemented and employed. The AGV (automated guided vehicle) has become widely used for internal and external transport of materials. A critical aspect in the use of AGVs is determining the number of vehicles required for the system to meet the material handling requirements.

Several models and simulations have been applied to determine the fleet size. Most of these models and simulations do not incorporate the battery usage of the vehicles and the effect it can have on the throughput and the number of …

Simulation And Experimental Verification Of Grinding Force Based On Different Directions Of Ultrasonic Vibration, Wang Yan, Qin Chen, Jianguo Liu, Shuiping Peng, Delin Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The method based on variable angle of ultrasonic vibration assisted grinding was put forward to identify the relationship between direction of ultrasonic vibration and grinding force. The trajectory of grit in contact zone was analyzed. The stress field of contact zone and the grinding force, which were based on the different directions of ultrasonic vibration, were simulated and analyzed by Deform-3D. A series of grinding experiments of GCr15 were conducted. It demonstrates that with the angle α increasing, the grinding force firstly decreased and then increased. The experiment results showed that the error of normal force is 5.23% and …