Engineering Tool: Simulation of System Failures

Abstract

Analyzing failures of technical systems using traditionally mathematical tools often becomes difficult due to their inherent complexities. Therefore, it is vital to adopt advanced techniques such as computer-aided tools to model those failures. This course intends to help students to gain knowledge and experiences for the development of a simulation tool through agent based modeling approach.

Objective

Introduction to and practice of agent based modeling (ABM) of dynamic processes with the simulation tool AnyLogic. The goal is to estimate the availability of technical systems in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Content

• Introduction of basic knowledge of modeling und simulation of dynamic discrete processes (related to mechanical and electrical engineering) • Basic knowledge about redundant systems and their reliability • Introduction to AnyLogic • Model and simulation practice: Model building of a redundant system via agents; simulative evaluation of system availability; analysis of results Basics will be explained by means of a case study . Practice via "e-Learnig" .

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