Interface driven domain-independent modeling architecture for "soft-commissioning" and "reality in the loop"

Auinger, Franz; Vorderwinkler, Markus; Buchtela, Georg

doi:10.1109/wsc.1999.823265

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“…On the one hand beneficial effects such as reduced real commissioning time or improved planning quality are emphasized (Auinger et al 1999, Zäh et al 2006, Reinhart and Wünsch 2007, Wischnewski 2007, Rossmann et al 2007) but on the other hand the modelling required for the virtual manufacturing system (if not just neglected) is judged by many authors to be difficult and associated with large effort , Zäh et al 2006, regardless of which simulation tool is used. The review shows moreover, a lack of accessible and 'easy to use' engineering and simulation environments which could assist the engineer to set up and conduct VC.…”

Section: Approaches To Realising Vcmentioning

confidence: 99%

Virtual Commissioning Of Manufacturing Systems A Review And New Approaches For Simplification

Hoffmann¹,

Schumann²,

Maksoud

et al. 2010

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Virtual commissioning (VC) of manufacturing systems has been researched for more than 10 years. Its intention is to test manufacturing systems and associated control programs through simulation conducted before the real systems are realised. The expected benefits in reducing debugging and correction efforts expended during real commissioning, however, can only be achieved if sufficiently detailed manufacturing system models are available for simulation. To date, the design of such models has certainly required a high level of expertise and considerable effort, which makes virtual commissioning unattractive, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). After reviewing the current status of VC, this paper describes some new concepts for the systematic and simplified design of manufacturing system models for VC based on model libraries and standardized recipes for the design of component models from CAD data. This work is carried out as part of the research cooperation between the University of Glamorgan and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover.

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Section: Approaches To Realising Vcmentioning

confidence: 99%

Virtual Commissioning Of Manufacturing Systems A Review And New Approaches For Simplification

Hoffmann¹,

Schumann²,

Maksoud

et al. 2010

ECMS 2010 Proceedings Edited by a Bargiela S a Ali D Crowley E J H Kerckhoffs

127

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“…An early approach to VC was presented by Auinger et al (1999) and termed as "soft-commissioning". The authors propose VC because of the time consuming and expensive testing and debugging required by PLC based control software.…”

Section: Approaches To Realising Vcmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In accordance with Auinger et al (1999) the verification of control can be arranged in four basic system configurations:…”

Section: Approaches To Realising Vcmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the one hand beneficial effects such as reduced real commissioning time or improved planning quality are emphasized (Auinger et al 1999, Zäh et al 2006, Reinhart and Wünsch 2007, Wischnewski 2007, Rossmann et al 2007) but on the other hand the modelling required for the virtual manufacturing system (if not just neglected) is judged by many authors to be difficult and associated with large effort (Moore et al 2003, Park et al 2006, Zäh et al 2006, regardless of which simulation tool is used. The review shows moreover, a lack of accessible and 'easy to use' engineering and simulation environments which could assist the engineer to set up and conduct VC.…”

Section: Approaches To Realising Vcmentioning

confidence: 99%

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ECMS 2010 Proceedings edited by A Bargiela S A Ali D Crowley E J H Kerckhoffs

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PREFACEThe European Conference on Modelling and Simulation has provided, over the years, a forum for scientific discussions for simulationists from Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America and Africa. It is this broad international participation at the ECMS conferences that has prompted a bold change of venue for the ECMS2010. This year's conference, the 24 th ECMS is held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is hosted by the University of Nottingham.Organised under the headline "Simulation Meets Global Challenges" the conference emphasises the fact that in today's economy and society the most challenging problems have a global nature. The availability of energy sources and water supply, the challenges of logistics, food production and environmental sustainability are all global concerns. This is why the conference emphasises the importance of networking of individuals and research organisations addressing the same issues from different geographical and disciplinary perspectives. With the outsourcing of much of industrial production from Europe and the USA to developing countries in Asia there is much to be gained from exchanging experiences relating to social and environmental impact of industrialization; so as to build simulation models that can serve as a reliable source of foresight in decision-making processes.The University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus is pleased to host the conference as its focus relates closely to the University's commitment to providing our students with a global perspective on real-world problems.The ECMS 2010 is organised around 10 thematic tracks, which highlight the breadth and relevance of simulation modelling methodology to problem solving. The thematic tracks such as Agent-Based Simulation, Simulation of Complex Systems, Multi-Resolution and Granular Modelling and Intelligent Systems Simulation provide theoretical underpinnings for a broad range of applications while the tracks such as Simulation in Industry, Business and Services, Simulation in Electrical and Electromechanical Engineering and Simulation and Control of Technological Processes provide a forum for the discussion of domain-specific simulation results. However, the list of application areas represented by the conference tracks is not exhaustive and the conference programme includes some papers dealing with computer simulations in agriculture and crop science which are certain to become much more prominent in future.The track record of 24 years of ECMS conferences is rooted in the vibrancy of the international community of simulationists who play a key role in helping to understand complex real-life problems through simulation modelling studies. We, the organisers of the ECMS2010, are confident that the cross-fertilisation of ideas afforded through formal presentations and informal discussions at the conference will provide a step forward in tackling global challenges.We wish all participants a fruitful conference and an enjoyable stay in Kuala Lumpur. Andrzej Bargiela General Conference and Programme Chair Vir...

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“…Due to this lack of adequate testing options Johnstone, Creighton and Nahavandi (Rengelink et al 2002) stated that the quality of control software was adversely affected, as was lead time to deliver a correctly functioning system. Auinger et al (1999) describes four methods for testing control systems using a combination of simulation models and real world objects; traditional testing where control and hardware are real, emulation where control is real and hardware is simulated, reality in the loop where the control is simulated and hardware real and finally off-line testing where both control and hardware are simulated. Versteegt et al (2002) took these methods further whereby the control logic in the emulation test was simulated.…”

Section: Review Of Previous Work In Emulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enabling industrial scale simulation / emulation models

Johnstone¹,

Creighton²,

Nahavandi³

2007

2007 Winter Simulation Conference

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OLE Process Control (OPC) is an industry standard that facilitates the communication between PCs and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This communication allows for the testing of control systems with an emulation model. When models require faster and higher volume communications, limitations within OPC prevent this. In this paper an interface is developed to allow high speed and high volume communications between a PC and PLC enabling the emulation of larger and more complex control systems and their models. By switching control of elements within the model between the model engine and the control system it is possible to use the model to validate the system design, test the real world control systems and visualise real world operation.

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Interface driven domain-independent modeling architecture for "soft-commissioning" and "reality in the loop"

Cited by 17 publications

References 5 publications

Virtual Commissioning Of Manufacturing Systems A Review And New Approaches For Simplification

Virtual Commissioning Of Manufacturing Systems A Review And New Approaches For Simplification

ECMS 2010 Proceedings edited by A Bargiela S A Ali D Crowley E J H Kerckhoffs

Enabling industrial scale simulation / emulation models

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