Ahad Ali, Ph.D. Assistant Professor  Department of Mechanical Engineering Lawrence Technological University 21000 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 Tel: 248-204-2531, Fax: 248-204-2576 Email: aali@ltu.edu

Center for Integrated Manufacturing Systems Intelligence (CSSI)

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EME 6603 Engineering Systems Simulation

Fall 2007

Lecture:          Friday, 5:45 pm - 8:25 pm

Classroom:     E030

Office hours:   Monday and Friday, 3:30 – 5:30pm or by appointment

Office:             E037

Catalog Description:

      This course explains the principles of systems modeling and simulation. It describes the different types of computer modeling and simulation: continuous, kinematics, and discrete-event simulations. It explains how these simulation techniques are utilized as design, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-support tools for complex systems. Topics include: principles of modeling and simulation, types of simulation models and techniques, building valid credible models, selecting input probability distribution, statistical analysis of output, design of simulation experiments, and variance reduction techniques in simulation. Competencies and collaborative e-learning will be demonstrated by students conducting modeling and simulation projects. A project report and an oral presentation are required from each team.

The Internet Course site: Blackboard my.ltu.edu

Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing and MCS3403 Probability & Statistics

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the students should be able to:

·         Describe the different types of computer modeling and simulation methods

·         Identify situations in which use of simulation is appropriate

·         Model and simulate continuous and discrete systems

·         Gain insight into system behavior by measuring the performance characteristics of proposed new systems or effects of modifications proposed for existing systems

·         Design and conduct fundamental simulation experiments for answering “what if” questions

·         Critically evaluate decision-support results produced by simulation

·         Apply a professional simulation language/package to conduct simulations of various engineering systems

Syllabus Topics:

                          I.      What is simulation?

                       II.      Fundamental simulation concepts

                     III.      Modeling basic operations and inputs

                    IV.      Modeling detailed operations

                       V.      Statistical analysis of output

                    VI.      Steady state statistical analysis

                  VII.      Verification and validation

               VIII.      Design and Conducting of Simulation Experiments

Textbook:     

Kelton, W. David, Randall P Sadowski, and David T Sturrock, 2007, Simulation with Arena, 4^th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-3523415.

Grading Policy:        

Homework                                            20 Points          

Blackboard & Class Participations            5 Points

Midterm Exam                                      25 Points

Final Project                                          25 Points

Final                                                     25 Points

A         4.0       91 – 100

A-        3.7       87 – 90

B+       3.3       83 – 86

B         3.0       80 – 82

B-        2.7       74 – 79

C+       2.3       67 – 73

C         2.0       60 – 66

F          < 60

Academic Honor Code:

Academic integrity and honesty are basic core values of Lawrence Technological University . Lawrence Technological University is committed to creating an academic community that values both individual and collaborative efforts that promote learning and discovery. Such a community expects honesty and integrity in the work of all its members.

Cheating will not be tolerated! LTU’s Academic Honor Code is in effect. Students caught is cheating will receive an F in the course without the chance of recomputation for GPA purposes. A note to this effect will be placed in the student’s file. A second offence will result in expulsion from the university. For details about Academic Honor Code see:  http://www.ltu.edu/currentstudents/honor_code.asp

Course Outlines:

Course Project:

A project is required from all students and should be related on real life applications where the course materials could be used for the project. The main purpose of the project is to use simulation for real-life applications. The project will be based on Systems Modeling – facility or process, actual or planned in the applications of manufacturing systems, bank operations, airport operations, logistics, supply chain, hospital operations, chemical/pharmaceutical plants, fast-food restaurants, supermarket, theme park, emergency-response system, etc.

Because of the size of the class, you will be allowed to work in teams of up to 3 students. There will be an oral presentation of the project and the written documentation of the study in a clearly, concisely written report form.

In addition, each student will evaluate the other members of the group using an evaluation form that will be handed out towards the end of the semester. The results of these evaluations will be used in assigning the project grade of each student. Each group project will be assigned an overall grade and then each student will be assigned certain percentages of that grade depending upon his/her evaluation by the other group members.

Recommended References:

Banks, J., J. S. Carson II, B.L. Nelson, and D. M. Nicol. 2001. Discrete-Event System Simulation, 3^rd Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.

Harrell, Charles R., Biman K. Ghosh, and Royce O. Bowden. 2004. Simulation Using Promodel, McGraw-Hill, 2^nd Edition.

Law, Averill M., and W. David Kelton. 1999. Simulation Modeling and Analysis, 3^rd edition. New York , New York : McGraw-Hill, Incorporated.

Roberts, N., Andersen, D., Deal, R., Garet, M., and Shaffer, W. 1994. Introduction to Computer Simulation – A System Dynamics Modeling Approach, Productivity Press, Portland , OR .

Alexopoulos, Christos. 2006. A Comprehensive Review of Methods for Simulation Output Analysis, Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, 168-178.

Alexopoulos, Christos, and Andrew F. Seila. 1998. Advanced Methods for Simulation Output Analysis, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, 1: 113-120.

Ali, A. and R. de Souza. 2007. Modeling and Simulation of Hard Disk Dive Final Assembly using a HDD Template, 2007 Winter Simulation Conference, Washington DC, December 9-12.

Ali, A., H. Seifoddini, and H. Sun. 2005. Intelligent Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Assembly Systems, Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference, 1350-1358.

Balci, O. 2001. A Methodology for Certification of Modeling and Simulation Applications. ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation, 11(4): 352-37.

Balci, Osman. 1998. Verification, Validation, and Accreditation, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, 1: 41-48.

de Souza, R., and Z.Z. Ying. 1997. Intelligent Simulation of a Final Assembly in Hard Disk Drive Industry. Proceedings of the World Congress on System Simulation (WCSS’97), Singapore , September 01-03, 131-135.

Guru, A., and P. Savory. 2004. A Template-Based Conceptual Modeling Infrastructure for Simulation of Physical Security Systems. Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference, 866-873.

Hasgül, S., and A.S. Büyüksünetçi. 2005. Simulation Modeling and Analysis of a New Mixed Model Production Line, Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference, 1408-1412.

Jadhav, P.D., and J.S. Smith. 2005, Analyzing Printed Circuit Board Assembly Lines Using a PCB Assembly Template, Proceedings of the 2005 Winter Simulation Conference, 1335-1342.

Law, Averill M., and Michael G. McComas. 1998. Simulation of Manufacturing Systems, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, 1: 49-52.

Leemis, Lawrence. 1998. Input Modeling, Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, 1: 15-22.

Sargent, R.G. 2004. Validation and Verification of Simulation Models. Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference, 17-28.

Schriber, Thomas J., and Daniel T. Brunner. 2006, Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How It Works and Why It Matters, Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, 118-128.

Schriber, Thomas J., and Daniel T. Brunner. 1998. Inside Discrete-Event Simulation Software: How It Works and Why It Matters. Proceedings of the 1998 Winter Simulation Conference, 1: 77-85.

Standridge, Charles R., and Jon H. Marvel. 2006. Why Lean Needs Simulation, Proceedings of the 2006 Winter Simulation Conference, 1907-1913.

Modeling and Simulation Internet Resources:

·         AnyLogic, XJ Technologies, http://www.xjtek.com/anylogic/

·         Arena Simulation Software, Rockwell Automation, http://www.arenasimulation.com/

·         AutoMod, Applied Materials, http://www.automod.com/

·         Extend Simulation, Imagine That Inc, http://www.imaginethatinc.com/

·         I-Think, STELA, ISEE Systems Inc. http://www.iseesystems.com/

·         Powersim Software, http://www.powersim.com/

·         PromModel Software, ProModel Corporation, http://www.promodel.com/

·         SIMUL8, SIMUL8 Corporation, http://www.simul8.com/

·         The Association for Computing Machinery has a special interest group in computer simulation, SIGSIM, which maintains a web site at ACM-SIGSIM http://www.sigsim.org/

·         The Institute of Industrial Engineers maintains a site at http://www.iienet.org/

·         The Michigan Simulation User Group (MSUG) maintains a site at http://www.m-sug.org/

·         The Society for Computer Simulation maintains a site at http://www.SCS.org/

·         The Winter Simulation Conference http://www.wintersim.org/pastprog.htm for WSC Papers.

·         WITNESS Software maintains a site at http://www.Lanner.com/