KE tool: An open source software for automated input data in Discrete Event Simulation projects

Author(s):  
Panagiotis Barlas ◽  
Cathal Heavey
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quézia Manuela Gonçalves Laurindo ◽  
Túlio Almeida Peixoto ◽  
João José de Assis Rangel

Abstract This paper presents an integration mechanism for online communication between a discrete event simulation (DES) software and a system dynamics (SD) software. The integration between them allowed executing a hybrid and broader simulation, in which the complexity of the systems and their multi-faceted relationships may demand the combination of different simulation methods and the synergies between the techniques. The Ururau free and open-source software (FOSS) was applied to implement the DES model. In order to build the dynamic model, we used the software for mechanical design called CAD 3D Software Inventor®. Besides, we also employed the DES model in the test step of a control system in real time. The results of that mechanism implementation enabled the evaluation of different aspects of a typical manufacturing system. Furthermore, the integration between the control system and the DES model allowed validating the logic of the programmable logic controller (PLC). Highlights Mechanism for online communication between a discrete event simulation (DES) software and a system dynamics (SD) software. A free and open-source software (FOSS) was applied to implement the DES model. The results of that mechanism implementation enabled the evaluation of different aspects of a typical manufacturing system.


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