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151-0703-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT
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Operational Simulation of Production Lines

Betriebliche Simulation von Produktionsanlagen

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Acél
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:09

Abstract

The students learn the application of the event-driven and computer-based simulation for layout and operational improvement of production facilities by means of practical examples. The simulation provides an essential basis for digital twins in Industry 4.0.

Objective

The students learn the right use of (Who? When? How?) of the event-driven and computer-based simulation in the illustration of the operating procedures and the production facilities. The simulation is an important basis for creating a digital twin in the context of Industry 4.0. Operating simulation in the productions, logistic and scheduling will be shown by means of practical examples. The students should make their first experiences in the use of computer-based simulation.

Content

- Application and application areas of the event-driven simulation - Simulation in the context of Industry 4.0 (digital twin) - Exemplary application of a software tool (Technomatrix-Simulation-Software) - Internal organisation and functionality of simulation tools - Procedure for application: optimizing, experimental design planning, analysis, data preparation - Controlling philosophies, emergency concepts, production in sequence, line production, rescheduling - Application on the facilities projecting The knowledge is enhanced by practice-oriented exercises and an excursion. A guest speaker will present a practical example.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be sent by email before the lecture (pdf).

Literature

A bibliography will be given during the lectures.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die fünf Übungen werden benotet. Der Durchschnitt der vier besten Noten zählt 50 % zur Schlussnote. Die verbleibenden 50 % ergeben sich aus der mündlichen Prüfung. Diese erfolgt in 3er Gruppen (Total 60 Min.).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Betriebliche Simulation von Produktionsanlagen
Die Lehrveranstasltung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CLA E 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Betriebliche Simulation von Produktionsanlagen
Die Übungen beginnen in der dritten Semesterwoche und finden alle zwei Wochen statt, jeweils für zwei Stunden.
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG E 26.1)
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG K 30.1)
1 h weekly

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