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When Simulation Is Not Appropriate Tool

There are several situations where simulation is not an appropriate tool: 1) The problem can be solved through common sense 2) The problem can be solved mathematically 3) Direct experiments are easier than simulation

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When Simulation Is Not Appropriate Tool

There are several situations where simulation is not an appropriate tool: 1) The problem can be solved through common sense 2) The problem can be solved mathematically 3) Direct experiments are easier than simulation

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Deth Banclos
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When simulation is not appropriate tool:

problem is solvable by common sense.

1.

problem can be solved mathematically.

2.

Direct experiments are easier.

3.

Simulation costs exceed the savings.

4.

Simulation requires time which is not available.

5.

No i/p data is available and simulation need data.

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Simulation cannot be verified and validated.

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system behavior is too complex or unknown..

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Advantages and disadvantages of simulation

Advantages

 It can avoid danger and loss of life.


 Conditions can be varied and outcomes investigated.
 Critical situations can be investigated without risk.
 It is cost effective.
 Simulations can be sped up so behaviour can be studied easily over a long period of time.
 Simulations can be slowed down to study behaviour more closely.
Disadvantages

 It can be expensive to measure how one thing affects another, to take the initial measurements
and to create the model itself (such as aerodynamic wind tunnels).
 To simulate something, a thorough understanding is needed and an awareness of all the
factors involved. Without this, a simulation cannot be created.

Information about some of the application areas of simulation

Logistics simulation

Optimize complex and dynamic logistics processes with simulation

Simulation in production

Includes modeling single production lines, from the design of production resources and
buffer sizes to the simulation of entire production plants

Detailed production planning

Optimization of preliminary planning while taking into account dynamic factors like current
availabilities or disruptions, resources, inventories, filling level of the facility, etc.

Emulation

Virtual testing of control software with simulation

Planning of machine scheduling


Optimising machine capacity utilization by minimizing set-up times and avoiding standby- and
waiting times

Control station simulation

Optimisation of control strategies with the help of simulation

Personnel simulation

Assistance for personnel resource planning and personnel dispatching

Supply Chain simulation

Modeling and analysis of supply networks

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