Title :
Block diagram-based modeling of manufacturing systems using
Author :
Imaev, A. ; Judd, Robert
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng., & Comput. Sci., Ohio Univ., Athens, OH, USA
Abstract :
A novel approach to modeling of manufacturing systems is proposed. The model is based on block diagrams. The block can be a single machine, a single part or a factory. The interconnection of blocks in the block diagram correspond to routing of parts and resources through the manufacturing subsystems. The model is hierarchial - a network of blocks can be combined into one block that has the same input/output structure. The model is described using max-plus algebra, which provides means for calculating system´s performance characteristics.
Keywords :
algebra; diagrams; manufacturing systems; block diagram-based modeling; manufacturing system; max-plus algebra; Algebra; Computer industry; Discrete event simulation; Electrical equipment industry; Equations; Industrial control; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing systems; Production facilities; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 2009. ACC '09.
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4523-3
Electronic_ISBN :
0743-1619
DOI :
10.1109/ACC.2009.5160099
