Test Cases

Johannes Krauth Sim-Serv Services and Quality Manager

Sim-Servs Objectives
To increase substantially the use of simulation in European industry To promote European tools and services To establish Sim-Serv as a widely recognised source of information and support regarding simulation

Role of Sim-Serv

Users:

Information,
Consultation, Services

Virtual Institute:
Matching Demand and Supply

Suppliers:

Access to Market,
Co-operation

Procedures
Information Inquiry
Users Consultation

VI

Information EoI

Order
Specs Developm.

Suppliers

Invitation
To Tender

Procedures (2)
Invitation
To Tender

Assessing
Users Offers

VI

Offers

Decision

Information,
Contact

Suppliers

Contract, Solution Delivery

Test Cases: Industrial Applications of Simulation

Help Test and Improve Procedures Generate Success Stories Replication Potential Open New Application Areas for Simulation Stimulate Suppliers Co-operation

Test Cases
Bosch (DE) - Ifab (DE): Workers Management in a Repair / Recycling Shop Plastics producer (FI) Elastopoli (FI): Production of Plastic parts Decorpart (UK) Preactor (UK) und TU Riga (LV): Overall activity scheduling Mntn Energia (FI) Endat (FI): Optimisation of energy production

Test Cases (2)

Customer (F) DRD (UK) and Bendit (DE): New production process Kaeser (DE) Dualis (DE): Optimierung of Shop Floor Layouts FGWilson (UK) ActSolutions (I): Optimisation of production organisation Gerber (D) Uni Duisburg: Introduction of a Scheduling Tool Bombardier (P) CAMT (P): Design of a new production line

Test Cases (3)

Refinery (UK) DRD (UK) plus external consultant: Optimisation of a distillation column Chemical Company (UK) Uni Duisburg and SDZ (D): Slitting optimisation Klaeger (D) Dualis (D): Introduction of a scheduling tool Plustech (FI) Helsinki Univ. of Tech. (FI): Control Software Testing

Test Cases (4)

Chemical Company (UK) DRD (UK): Evaluation of Bio-Process for Waste Treatment Foundry (SP) Tekniker (SP): Introduction of a Scheduling Tool Power Plants Supplier (I) Univ. of Genova (I): Simulation Based Maintenance and Service Scheduling

Test Case 4: Mntn Energia Oy

Until 1992, owned by Mets Tissue Corporation which runs a paper mill in Mntt Since then own company Customers: Mets (steam and power), Mntn District Heating Company (heat)

Customers Objectives
Produce 420 GWh /a heat and 60 GWh/a power Reduce unplanned stops of plant operation Minimise emissions to the environment Reduce fuel expenses by ~ 2% ( which means > 100 000 /a savings!!)

Web Site and Test Cases / Projects

How the Sim-Serv web site helps potential customers find solutions or solution suppliers How projects contribute to enriching the web site

The Supplier: Endat Oy

More than 15 years experience in power plant simulation Own tool Prosim, sold many licences especially in Scandinavia Through many co-operations, deep knowledge of State of the Art and future needs

Endats Standard Tool ProSim

Modular simulation system Applicable for different types of power plants Mainly used for the design of new plants and evaluation of process changes (off-line) not really suited for the customers needs

Test Case Result:

WebProsim
Key features: Web based power plant simulation system. Sophisticated, easy to use user interface. Usable with standard web browser within companys intranet.

Benefits of Using WebProsim

Identify possible bottlenecks before they need on-the-job maintenance. Save maintenance costs with condition monitoring. Optimise fuel consumption and emissions.

Main screen of a WebProsim installation. Process contains several boilers, steam turbines and other equipment.

Other Test Cases

Process Models Process Models

Supplier Supplier Supplier

Supplier

Management Management

VI

VI

VI Management

VI

Management User
1.Supplier initiated Supplier managed User 2. User initiated Supplier managed User 3. User initiated, VI managed User 4. User initiated VI consulting

Business Models
Many were discussed, but Testing was not possible during funded project

Users Feedback
Neutral evaluation of various offers appreciated Often no wide circulation of their specs! Fear to publish results greater than expected Financial support is not the reason High degree of satisfaction with SimServs and suppliers services

Suppliers Feedback
Test Case formalities heavy burden Low capabilities to produce good Success Stories Some prefer being subcontracted Satisfied with Sim-Servs services Ready to pay membership fees as well as fees for services

What We Learnt
Procedures in principle OK More dissemination and consultation needed than expected Both, users and suppliers, are essentially satisfied with our services Future Plans later this afternoon