Integrating Virtual Commissioning Based on High Level Emulation into Logistics Education

Hofmann, Wladimir; Langer, Sebastian; Lang, Sebastian; Reggelin, Tobias

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2017.01.055

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“…Back then this work outlined what they thought was necessary for advancing in the field. A few years later, joined by a few authors, the already [4] described, from a more updated perspective, the need for new approaches to evaluate and commission designs or changes in Logistics apart from the classical simulation models, thus seeing again VC as a vital step for manufacturing companies. In their work they also offered a series of VC-related advantages which the authors of this paper think clearly and further elaborate on its role.…”

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“…According to [4] VC is rated as a suitable approach to shorten the physical plant start-up and to ensure the smooth transition into the serial production phase. Similarly, other authors like [5], also cited by the previous authors, stressed that it can be used for the testing of control logics of a simulation model connected to a virtual PLC.…”

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Into the early steps of Virtual Commissioning in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation using S7-PLCSIM Advanced and STEP 7 TIA Portal

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The commissioning of new designs, technologies, production related changes and control codes and strategies has been always a risky milestone to overcome in manufacturing. It has been carried out, in many instances, in a (quasi) poka-yoke way often leading companies to incur extra costs affecting the overall efficiency of a given project. In this regard, the emergence of novel Virtual Commissioning tools and methods have become a great asset adding to the commissioning process the values of shorter times, flexibility and reduced risks. The present paper aims at giving an introductory insight into the early steps of “Virtual Commissioning” in the software Tecnomatix Plant Simulation in conjunction with other engineering tools like the S7-PLCSIM Advanced and STEP 7 TIA Portal. It generally exploressome of the capabilities of the software, and boards the benefits of using it prior to the implementation/real commissioning. The paper further lists key steps related to the realization of this process andmakes emphasis on the interconnection and functioning of all of these tools for Virtual Commissioning purposes. At the end, there is also a simple example that implements and illustrates some of the contents and knowledge addressed.

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Section: A General Take On Virtual Commissioningmentioning

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Into the early steps of Virtual Commissioning in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation using S7-PLCSIM Advanced and STEP 7 TIA Portal

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“…However, single logistics simulation teaching remains far from the logistics operation environment in a real factory. Hofmann et al added the virtual debugging process to logistics simulation technology [7]. Virtual debugging can improve the engineering control of logistics operations.…”

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Integration of Logistics Simulation Technology and Logistics Learning Factory in a Two-stage Teaching Method for Logistics Management Courses

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Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Learn.

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Abstract-Traditional classroom teaching techniques for logistics management courses focus solely on imparting theoretical knowledge despite the multidimensionality and diversity of the logistics working environment. Moreover, the application of modern teaching techniques is isolated and lacks systematic coordination. Students thus acquire knowledge but cannot adapt to practical working requirements. Therefore, to develop the autonomous learning ability of students and to improve teaching results of logistics management courses, this study proposes a two-stage teaching method that integrates logistics simulation technology and logistics learning factory. First, students are acquainted with various logistics operation links through logistics simulation technology, thus allowing students to exercise their abilities to autonomously design logistics systems and operate logistics system flow. Second, through the logistics learning factory, students experience the overall process of lean production and improve their learning interests through scenario rendering and visualization. Finally, the degree of the students' acceptance of this teaching method was surveyed on the basis of the technology acceptance model. Results showed that the students who were taught using the two-stage teaching method have significantly higher scores for perceived usefulness, attitude toward using, and behavioral intention than students who were not taught with the proposed method. The proposed two-stage teaching method compensates for the limitations of the single teaching method for logistics management courses. Nevertheless, its perceived ease of use should be improved.

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“…Welsh Government (WG) has incorporated FRAIT TM into the universal provision of PHN services in Wales as described in the Healthy Child Wales Programme (WG, 2016). This aim of this article is to present the results of the second stage of the FRAIT TM study, that is, to evaluate FRAIT TM through simulation using a virtual commissioning design from engineering (Auinger et al, 1999; Hofmann et al, 2017; Hoffmann et al, 2010; Liu et al, 2012). A high-fidelity immersive simulation suite (Hydra-Minerva) and focus groups were used to road test a FRAIT TM prototype in a safe, controlled environment before field testing (see author, 2018, for a report on stage 1 – family resilience concept development and testing).…”

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Developing a family resilience assessment tool for health visiting/public health nursing practice using virtual commissioning, high-fidelity simulation and focus groups

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J Child Health Care

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UK public health nurse assessment of family resilience is a necessary component of monitoring family health and children’s development and identifying areas for change. This research was part of an exploration of Welsh public health nurses’ understanding of ‘family resilience’ as a concept underpinning their practice. From it, the Family Resilience Assessment Instrument Tool (FRAITTM www.frait.wales/) was developed for public health nurses use. We report on a virtual commissioning process using focus groups and an immersive simulation suite to test a FRAIT prototype in a safe environment before field testing. Virtual commissioning design: Hydra-Minerva Immersive Simulation Suite – individual public health nurses presented with a multi-media scenario as they used the prototype FRAIT. Follow-up focus groups for usability insights before field testing. Virtual commissioning raised real-world issues which public health nurses discussed in focus groups. Issues were scoring, absence of information, focusing on family resilience, identifying adults caring for children, potential for use, identifying need and monitoring change, potential impact of using FRAIT and fitting it to everyday practice. Prototype testing like this allowed us to fine tune the FRAIT for field testing.

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Integrating Virtual Commissioning Based on High Level Emulation into Logistics Education

Cited by 21 publications

References 14 publications

Into the early steps of Virtual Commissioning in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation using S7-PLCSIM Advanced and STEP 7 TIA Portal

Into the early steps of Virtual Commissioning in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation using S7-PLCSIM Advanced and STEP 7 TIA Portal

Integration of Logistics Simulation Technology and Logistics Learning Factory in a Two-stage Teaching Method for Logistics Management Courses

Developing a family resilience assessment tool for health visiting/public health nursing practice using virtual commissioning, high-fidelity simulation and focus groups

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