(149b) Rapid Capability Analysis Using Discrete-Rate Simulation

This talk will highlight the use of Discrete-Rate simulation (DRS) technology for process analysis with the objective of determining the capability of the process to meet variable demand patterns. DRS is a simulation technology that bridges the gap between discrete time (e.g. Euler integrated) and discrete event (e.g., truck loading and unloading) simulation[1]. This enables efficient simulation of hybrid systems that have both continuous flow and discrete events such as a continuous chemical process feeding multiple storage tanks and from those tanks, distributing the product to pails, drums, ISO containers and tankers. We will describe two examples the first one is primarily a quality assurance problem and the second is understanding production capability to meet the expect change in product demand.

[1] Cecile Damiron, D. Krahl. “A GLOBAL APPROACH FOR DISCRETE RATE SIMULATION” (2014) Proceedings of the 2014 Winter Simulation Conference A. Tolk, S. D. Diallo, I. O. Ryzhov, L. Yilmaz, S. Buckley, and J. A. Miller, eds.