Development of Decision Support Tools: Methodological Framework of System Dynamics Energy Models

Kamal, Athar; Al‐Ghamdi, Sami G.

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“…The purpose of integrating PLC-IoT is to monitor of the heat levels inside the furnaces and to eliminate manual operation. PLC-IoT is re-programmable, re-usable, and reliable; so it can relate easily to a plant's computer system [24].…”

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System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation of Computer Control Systems for Steel Ingot Furnaces

Somo,

Daniyan,

Swanepoel

et al. 2023

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The problem that necessitated this study was that some furnaces that were responsible for the further processing of steel pipes at Company X were not connected to a programmable logic control (PLC)–Internet of Things (IoT) system. This slowed down the product flow. To address this problem, PLC-IoT systems were integrated so that the production system could be more effective. This study therefore models and simulates the integrated PLC-IoT control system, using the system dynamics modelling approach to investigate the performance of the automated gas furnaces. The PLC-IoT consists of an internal module that is used to process the data stream. After the implementation of the proposed control system, primary data was acquired by continuously evaluating the performance of the system. The research methodology used involved quantitative analysis and a simulation model using the Anylogic software. The result of the delivery and inventory of ingots from an automated system showed an upward trend with delivery and an inventory of an ingot at about 90 minutes; while a system that was not automated with PLC-IoT showed a downward trend of ingots. This shows that the introduction of the PLC-IoT for control makes the system more effective. The findings of this work could assist the manufacturers in achieving manufacturing or production efficiency, significant time savings, and better monitoring of the manufacturing process. Keywords: Automation, Control system, Gas furnace, PLC-IoT, Simulation

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System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation of Computer Control Systems for Steel Ingot Furnaces

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Daniyan,

Swanepoel

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SAJIE

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Modelling Energy Transition in Germany: An Analysis through Ordinary Differential Equations and System Dynamics

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This paper proposes the application of a multivariate diffusion model, based on ordinary differential equations, to investigate the energy transition in Germany. Specifically, the model is able to analyze the dynamic interdependencies between coal, gas and renewables in the energy market. A system dynamics representation of the model is also performed, allowing a deeper understanding of the system and the set-up of suitable strategic interventions through a simulation exercise. Such simulation provides a useful indication of how renewable energy consumption may be stimulated as a result of well-specified policies.

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Development of Decision Support Tools: Methodological Framework of System Dynamics Energy Models

Cited by 2 publications

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System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation of Computer Control Systems for Steel Ingot Furnaces

System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation of Computer Control Systems for Steel Ingot Furnaces

Modelling Energy Transition in Germany: An Analysis through Ordinary Differential Equations and System Dynamics

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