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Discrete Event Modeling

Discrete event modeling is a tool that allows for the simulation of a real or projected system to evaluate behavior and performance over a specific time period under different operational scenarios.

Simulation of real project systems are used to evaluate behaviors under different operational scenarios.

Through this simulation tool, it is possible to model industrial processes to analyze how the system would behave under different production scenarios, increased failure rates, changes in equipment availability, etc.

Some key features include:

Providing system behavioral analysis, by simulating the complete process of the system through time.
Enabling a more accurate estimation of production, allowing the client to evaluate different operational scenarios to meet their production objectives
Through system modeling, it’s possible to detect constraints and assess modifications to the systems, providing greater certainty and reliability. It’s applicable to both new and existing designs.

Case of application of discrete event modeling

Currently, this software has been applied to perform comprehensive modeling of systems. Specifically, it has been used to model a concentrate pipeline starting from the thickener discharge outlet and extending to the filter plant inlet at the port (Fig.1), as well as the modeling of a positive displacement pump (Fig.2).

Fig. 1: Complete concentrate system modeling.
Fig. 2: Modeling of a positive displacement pump.