A computer simulation approach to elevator system design

Abstract

Computer simulation methods enable the architech to accurately analyze the performance of specified elevator systems, thus facilitating more careful evaluation of alternative system designs than previously achievable. Simulation improves analysis because it involves replication of real-time elevator performance and does not rely on the rules of thumb and statistical assumptions incorporated into traditional analytical methods.

Event-driven elevator testing, control, monitoring, and maintenance

“…The platform is used to perform quality assurance tests on three-phase power converters by replacing the electromechanical load connected to their terminals. In software-based approaches, simulation has long been considered a tool for testing new elevator dispatching strategy [11], and for designing elevator system [14]. Recently, Cortés et al [6] have proposed a planning and simulating tool for dynamic vertical traffic.…”