A Flexible Simulation Model Generator

Authors

Yongbin Yuan, Michigan Technological University
Can A. Dogan, Michigan Technological University
Gary L. Viegelahn, Michigan Technological University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1993

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Abstract

A flexible simulation model generator for discrete operational systems is presented in this paper. Two discrete system modeling concepts: operations network and operation equations, are introduced. These tools are used to describe the structure of the system to be simulated. The model generator uses a batch input file which contains a list of operation equations and the remaining system specifications to generate the simulation code. Several examples are provided for the construction of operations network and the input file. The generator is written in FORTRAN and generates model and experimental files in SIMAN simulation language.

Publisher's Statement

© 1993

Publication Title

Computers and Industrial Engineering

Recommended Citation

Yuan, Y., Dogan, C., & Viegelahn, G. (1993). A Flexible Simulation Model Generator. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 24(2), 165-175. http://doi.org/10.1016/0360-8352(93)90005-I
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