Petri Nets Modelling and Analysis of the Veneer Layup System of Plywood Manufacturing Plant

Abstract

In this paper performance behaviour is analysed in respect of the availability of the Veneer layup system of a plywood manufacturing plant. Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets (GSPN) technique is applied for modelling interactions among various components as well as the subsystems. The effects of the failure and repair rates, as well as availability of repair facilities on the behaviour of the system is investigated using a licensed software package. The outcomes will provide guidelines for the effective maintenance priorities to the practitioners and help in selecting appropriate maintenance strategies.

Stochastic Approach in Performance Modelling of a Repairable Industrial System

“…Further particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique has been applied for optimizing the results. Li et al [12], Kumar et al [13,14,15,16], Kuchárik and Balogh [17], Kumar and Tewari [18] and Parkash and Tewari applied [19] extended versions of PN based approach for developing performance models of different industrial systems.…”

Modelling as a Tool for the Planning of the Transport System Performance in the Conditions of a Raw Material Mining

“…Malindžák et al present the heuristic model for production scheduling wide-strip rolling mill [26]. Petri nets were used for modelling of complex urban traffic networks by authors Flores-Geronimo et al [27], for modelling interactions among various components as well as the subsystems of a plywood manufacturing plant by authors Kumar et al [28], for solving problems related to resource planning in intermodal freight transport terminals by authors Cavone et al [29], for modelling a process of chemical production by authors Trebuna et al [30]. Currently, the simulation models are relatively widely used, by which authors use to solve mainly problems related to transport, handling, production, logistics and ecology [31][32][33].…”