NDLI: A simulation testbed for investigation of tandem agv systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Chuang, L.B.-S. Heim, J.A.
Copyright Year	1996
Description	Author affiliation: University of Washington (Chuang, L.B.-S.)
Abstract	A tandem, one vehicle per loop, approach to Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVS) guide path design has been proposed as a more efficient and flexible alternative to traditional AGV system design. The tandem design can substantially simplify the design task while providing even further flexibility for changes in production system layout and operation. Tandem guide paths, however, have potential disadvantages because vehicle break-down, or even scheduled maintenance of vehicles, results in loop inaccessibility. Previous work comparing the efficacy of traditional guide path configurations and tandem loop configurations provided only limited flexibility for experimentation. A tandem AGV system simulation testbed has been developed to facilitate investigation and analysis of a variety of loop reconfiguration strategies and algorithms. A particular focus of our current investigations is the concept of Real-Time Loop Reconfiguration (RTLR), a means of responding to single vehicle failures in tandem AGV systems. The RTLR can solve the potential loop inaccessibility problem and also enhance the flexibility of the overall AGV system design. Results from initial studies used to verify the correct operation of the testbed are presented, and a brief outline of future applications for the tandem loop reconfiguration model are discussed.
Starting Page	1115
Ending Page	1122
File Size	657350
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780333837
DOI	10.1109/WSC.1996.873412
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1996-12-08
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Winter Simulation Conf. Board of Dir.
Subject Keyword	System testing Analytical models Production systems Vehicle dynamics Job shop scheduling Materials handling Manufacturing systems Performance analysis Industrial engineering Algorithm design and analysis
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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