DocumentCode
947926
Title
ESPNET: expert-system-based simulator of Petri nets
Author
Duggan, J. ; Browne, J.
Author_Institution
University College Galway, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Research Unit, Galway, Ireland
Volume
135
Issue
4
fYear
1988
fDate
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
239
Lastpage
247
Abstract
A Petri net is a modelling tool used in the design and analysis of systems. The expertsystem language OPS5 has a similar execution strategy to a Petri net model, and hence Petri nets may be simulated using the OPS5 language. ESPNET has been designed to be used in a rapid prototyping mode to allow users to quickly develop simulation models of the work flow through manufacturing systems. The system described takes a Petri net for its input, and then generates an OPS5 simulator as output. The simulation model developed may then be used to size flexible assembly systems and flexible manufacturing systems based on the system performance andresource utilisation data generated by the model.
Keywords
assembling; directed graphs; expert systems; flexible manufacturing systems; production control; ESPNET; FMS; Petri nets; directed graphs; expert system language OPS5; expert-system-based simulator; flexible assembly systems; manufacturing systems; production control; prototyping mode; simulation models; work flow;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Control Theory and Applications, IEE Proceedings D
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-7054
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-d:19880033
Filename
4648516
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