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151-0703-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT

Operational Simulation of Production Lines

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Acél, Prof. Dr. Andreas Kunz
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The students learn the application of the event-based and computer-based simulation for layout and improvement of production facilities by means of practical examples and by using the so-called «Digital Twin» within the context of «Industry 4.0». They learn how virtual and mixed reality tools can be used together with the Digital Twin to plan and support the operation of a production line.

Objective

The students learn the correct 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. Further, the lecture gives insights into the methods-time measurement (MTM) for evaluating human work places as basis for the simulation and learn how this is performed using virtual reality.

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 organization 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 - Applications of Virtual and Mixed Reality 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 handed out during the lectures.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 60 minutes
There is one compulsory continuous performance assessment. This task consists of 5 exercises which will be graded. The mean grade of the 4 best exercises will count for 50% of the final grade. The remaining 50% come from an oral exam of 60 minutes, being performed within a group of 3 students each.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Operational Simulation of Production Lines
Die Lehrveranstasltung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche. The course start in the 2nd semester week.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ETZ E 6)
2 h weekly
exercise Operational Simulation of Production Lines
Die Übungen beginnen in der dritten Semesterwoche und finden alle zwei Wochen statt, jeweils für zwei Stunden. The bi-weekly exercises will start in the third week of the lecture period and are two hours each.
  • 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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