Simio Aerospace simio project

Phase1

By:
Ra’ed Alsaidi
2132001

Supervised by:
Dr .Mumen Rababah

Department of industrial engineering

Hashemite university

2023-2024
Introduction

Simulation is experimentation with a model. The behavior of the model imitates some salient
aspect of the behavior of the system under study and the user experiments with the model to infer
this behavior. This general framework has proven a powerful adjunct to learning, problem
solving, and design. In this tutorial, we focus principally on discrete-event simula- tion—its
underlying concepts, structure, and application.

A model represents another entity for some particular purpose. It is usually a simplified
abstraction, containing only the scope and detail necessary to meet study goals. Models are used
when it is difficult to study an actual system directly because of some reason such as cost, time,
disruption, safety, or legality. They are useful, also, when the systems being studied exist only as
concepts.

Simulation means conducting research on models by way of experience or experiment. It

resembles field testing in operation, but substitutes a physical or computational model for the
actual system. In detail, this usually involves a model that captures the behaviors of interest,
experimenting with a model to elicit these behaviors and analyzing or generalizing them. Very
often, simulation includes design testing, results validation, explanation of findings, and
recommendations. (Preston White &Ricki G. Ingalls, 2017)

Modeling and simulation processes

Literature review

The paper entitled "Modeling and Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System—A Basic
Component of Industry 4.0" by Adriana Florescu and Sorin Adrian Barabas addresses the
evolution of FMSs as one of the cornerstones of Industry 4.0. Among the significant
contributions that can be outlined from previous research are methods for modeling system
architecture, dynamic simulation techniques, and integration with reconfigurable systems. These
include subsystem coordination, error detection, and changes within the system that influence the
performance. It enumerates current software and virtual reality used in modern manufacturing to
simulate complex systems with the purpose of optimizing material and information flow to
bridge theoretical models to industrial applications (Florescu, A., & Barabas,2020).

The paper "Feasibility of Using Simulation Technique for Line Balancing in the Apparel
Industry" by Haile Sime, Prabir Jana, and Deepak Panghal introduces several simulation
techniques that have been applied to line balancing problems in manufacturing. It reports on the
use of discrete-event simulation in production process optimization, like trouser production for
defense logistics, without considering stochastic variables. This study reviews the application of
simulation software, such as ARENA®, in modeling teamwork in clothing production to
enhance system efficiency. The paper also addresses the application of genetic algorithms and
virtual reality simulations for designing production lines and resources. It also points out the use
of mathematical programming and the Tabu Search algorithms to balance mixed-model
assembly lines. The study reported that although the analytical and heuristic methods are widely
used, the simulation techniques are more versatile and efficient in practical applications. This
paper concludes that dynamic factors and probabilistic models may be integrated to enhance the
precision of line balancing within the apparel industry. (Sime, H., Jana, P., & Panghal, D. 2019).
The paper "Adaptable Simulation Models for Manufacturing" by Jeffrey W. Herrmann, Edward
Lin, Bala Ram, and Sanjiv Sarin talks about the importance of adaptable simulation models in
manufacturing systems. This paper also directs attention to how simulation supports estimates of
the manufacturing cycle times early in the product development process with the intent of
avoiding redesigns and saving time-to-market. It follows case studies, such as the modeling of
the Camile Motor Works factory using different simulation software, for testing the adaptability
of the simulation models. The results of their work show that reusing an old model requires less
effort than building a new one, which means that adaptable models result in more efficient
models. The paper also explains how flexible simulation models can represent changing shop
floors and allow system progression from concept to operational facility. It also describes an
adaptability index that provides a measure of the effort required to change a simulation model
relative to rebuilding it. It is intended that work on the characterizing factors contributing to the
adaptability of simulation models in differing manufacturing scenarios and across software
platforms will be continued (Jeffrey W. Herrmann, Edward Lin, Bala Ram, Sanjiv Sarin, 2000).

The paper "Simulation Modelling and Analysis of a Production Line" by Mahmoud Heshmat,
Mahmoud El-Sharief, and Mohamed El-Sebaie presents discrete-event simulation in the analysis
of a cement production line. Bottlenecks were found to exist on the line, especially around the
kiln area due to congestion from work-in-process. Simulation results showed that there is
overstock in raw mills silos and highlighted the limitation of the capacity of the kiln. By
increasing the kiln capacity, throughput can be increased by 8% with a mere 10% increase. The
validity of the model may be evidenced from the feedback sought from the operations managers.
Economic studies for cost-effectiveness of increasing kiln capacity to allow for higher
throughput are recommended. The paper emphasizes the importance of simulation for optimizing
performance in a production line and improving overall efficiency. It further gives valuable
insight into possible performance improvements and cost savings in the cement production
process (Mahmoud Heshmat, Mahmoud El-Sharief, and Mohamed El-Sebaie,2017).
A critical document is the paper "Simulation in the Design and Operation of Manufacturing
Systems: State of the Art and New Trends" by Mourtzis since it determines the role and place
that simulation technologies take within digital manufacturing solutions, which enable the
experimentation and validation of various configurations of products, processes, and
manufacturing systems. As the problems of manufacturing continue to evolve, so does the need
to advance efficient and adaptive simulation tools. Other future applications involve simulation
at the planning phase to avoid errors, training workers through simulated factory environments,
and monitoring of factory assets by analyzing data from the past to realize predictive
maintenance. The paper further emphasizes the role of simulation in improving real-time quality
control and decision-making by collecting and processing big data. Ultimately, simulation
contributes to process optimization and informed decision-making across the whole product life
cycle and helps toward better management of manufacturing systems ( Mourtzis , 2020).

References
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2. Sime, H., Jana, P., & Panghal, D. (2019). Feasibility of using simulation technique for line balancing in
apparel industry. Procedia Manufacturing, 30, 300-307.
3. El-Sharief, M., El Sebaie, M., & Heshmat, M. (2017). Simulation modelling and analysis of a production
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analysis of a production line

4. Mourtzis, D. (2020). Simulation in the design and operation of manufacturing systems: state of the art and
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5. Herrmann, J., Lin, E., Ram, B., & Sarin, S. (2000). Adaptable simulation models for manufacturing.
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