Assignment 2
Assignment 2
QMMS
System with elements possessing randomly generated values, in which case your results will be
variable. Some systems are extremely influenced by their initial starting conditions, and if these vary in
even slight degree, successive runs may produce wildly differing results.
Static: A simulation of a system at one specific time, or a simulation in which time is not a
relevant parameter for example, Monte Carlo & steady-state simulations. Static Simulation is a simulation
model which has no internal history of both output and input values that were previously applied. It also
represents a model in which time is not a factor.
Dynamic: A simulation representing a system evolving over time for examples, the majority of
simulation problems. In dynamic Simulation, a computer program is used to determine the varying
behavior of a system at different times or in different scenarios.
Discrete model the state variables change only at a countable number of points in time. These
points in time are the ones at which the event occurs/change in state. Continuous the state variables
change in a continuous way, and not abruptly from one state to another (infinite number of states).
Computer simulations are used to study the dynamic behavior of objects or systems in response to
conditions that cannot be easily or safely applied in real life. This model is composed of equations that
duplicate the functional relationships within the real system. When the program is run, the resulting
mathematical dynamics form an analog of the behavior of the real system, with the results presented in
the form of data. A simulation can also take the form of a computer-graphics image that represents
dynamic processes in an animated sequence.
The system state variables are the collection of all information needed to define what is
happening within the system to a sufficient level at a given point in time. System state represents a
collection of variables that is sufficient for describing the system at any given time.
Q14. What do you understand the term “Model Validation and Verification”?
Verification- is the process of comparing two or more results to ensure its accuracy. In this
process, we have to compare the model’s implementation and its associated data with the developer's
conceptual description and specifications.
Validation- is the process of comparing two results. In this process, we need to compare the
representation of a conceptual model to the real system. If the comparison is true, then it is valid, else
invalid.
Q16. Why Validation is important in Modeling and Stimulation?
Validation is the process of establishing whether a simulation model and its related data
accurately represent the real world from the perspective of the model's intended applications. To check
the accuracy and performance of the model basis on the past data for which we already have actuals.
Validation is an important part of ensuring a high-quality output. A product must be designed to fit its
intended use, according to the basic principle of quality assurance. If there are no controls in place for
verified equipment, then all results and completed goods will be inconsistent.
Disadvantages: Simulation provides only estimates of solution, only solves one parameter at a
time, can take a large amount of development and/or computer time (“simulation as a last resort”). Don’t
use computer simulation if a common-sense or analytical solution is available, or if resources are
insufficient, or if simulation costs outweigh benefits.