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A PEI Simulation Method for Process Manufacturing

  • Xiaobin Tang,
  • Meng Yan,
  • Wenfeng Xu,
  • Gaoping Xu and
  • Yize Sun

30 September 2025

In response to the growing complexity of modern process manufacturing systems, this paper proposes a novel simulation framework named the Process–Equipment–In-Process State (PEI) simulation method, which introduces a unified and structure...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,135 Views
15 Pages

A Parallel Processing Approach to Dynamic Simulation of Ethylbenzene Process

  • Junkai Zhang,
  • Zhongqi Liu,
  • Zengzhi Du and
  • Jianhong Wang

10 August 2021

Parallel computing has been developed for many years in chemical process simulation. However, existing research on parallel computing in dynamic simulation cannot take full advantage of computer performance. More and more applications of data-driven...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,495 Views
24 Pages

Process Modeling and Simulation of Tableting—An Agent-Based Simulation Methodology for Direct Compression

  • Niels Lasse Martin,
  • Ann Kathrin Schomberg,
  • Jan Henrik Finke,
  • Tim Gyung-min Abraham,
  • Arno Kwade and
  • Christoph Herrmann

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the utmost aim is reliably producing high quality products. Simulation approaches allow virtual experiments of processes in the planning phase and the implementation of digital twins in operation. The industrial proce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,134 Views
14 Pages

The Simulation and Optimization of the Tetrafluoroethylene Rectification Process

  • Limin Yang,
  • Yue Chen,
  • Jinzhi Wang,
  • Yongzhen Luo,
  • Pengfei Zhou and
  • Xiaolai Zhang

In the R22 (chlorodifuoromethane) steam-cracking process, which is used to produce a TFE (tetrafluoroethylene) monomer, distillation is employed to separate the high-purity TFE monomer from the cracked gas generated during this procedure. Traditional...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,457 Views
18 Pages

3 July 2020

New and more complex casting technologies are growing, and foundries are using innovative methods to reduce cost and energy consumption and improve their product qualities. Numerical techniques, as tools to design and examine the process improvements...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,441 Views
20 Pages

4 September 2025

The production of biobutanol from lignocellulosic biomass is a promising route toward sustainable biofuels, but current research is limited due to the use of commercial simulation tools, incomplete process modeling, and insufficient variation in avai...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,548 Views
13 Pages

Numerical Simulation and Process Optimization of Internal Thread Cold Extrusion Process

  • Hong-Ling Hou,
  • Guang-Peng Zhang,
  • Chen Xin and
  • Yong-Qiang Zhao

7 September 2020

In the internal thread extrusion forming, if the process parameters are not selected properly, the extrusion torque will increase, the extrusion temperature will be too high, or even the tap will break. In order to obtain effective process parameters...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,708 Views
14 Pages

21 June 2024

While there are software tools available for helping to conduct life cycle assessment (LCA), such as OpenLCA, these tools lack integration with process design, simulation, and optimization software. As LCA has a critical role in sustainable product d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,860 Views
14 Pages

Numerical Simulation of the Forming Process of Veneer Laminates

  • David Zerbst,
  • Christian Liebold,
  • Thomas Gereke,
  • Sebastian Clauß and
  • Chokri Cherif

In automotive manufacturing, laminated veneer sheets are formed to have 3D geometries for the production of trim parts with wood surfaces. Nowadays, investigation of the formability requires extensive tests with prototype tools, due to the brittle, a...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
34 Citations
18,101 Views
33 Pages

Process Simulation for the Design and Scale Up of Heterogeneous Catalytic Process: Kinetic Modelling Issues

  • Antonio Tripodi,
  • Matteo Compagnoni,
  • Rocco Martinazzo,
  • Gianguido Ramis and
  • Ilenia Rossetti

18 May 2017

Process simulation represents an important tool for plant design and optimization, either applied to well established or to newly developed processes. Suitable thermodynamic packages should be selected in order to properly describe the behavior of re...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,975 Views
20 Pages

Prospective environmental and technological assessment of emerging chemical processes is necessary to identify, analyze and evaluate the technologies that are highly imperative in the transition towards climate neutrality. The investigation of the en...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,565 Views
14 Pages

Hydrogen–Water Isotope Catalytic Exchange Process Analysis by Simulation

  • Jingwei Hou,
  • Jiamao Li,
  • Chengjian Xiao,
  • Heyi Wang and
  • Shuming Peng

The hydrogen–water isotope catalytic exchange process has been widely applied in the tritium-containing water treatment process. It can be compared and analyzed conveniently with process simulation software. In this study, the catalytic exchang...

  • Article
  • Open Access
44 Citations
9,567 Views
13 Pages

2 February 2016

In the domestic and international environmentally friendly certification system, energy-related credit occupies a high ratio in the total distribution of certification score Leadership in the Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system is a certifi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,076 Views
21 Pages

Redesigning the Production Process Using Simulation for Sustainable Development of the Enterprise

  • Marek Ondov,
  • Andrea Rosova,
  • Marian Sofranko,
  • Jan Feher,
  • Jozef Cambal and
  • Erika Feckova Skrabulakova

28 January 2022

In this case study, the medium-sized enterprise is looking for ways to achieve sustainable development. Following the Industry 4.0 trend could get the enterprise closer. The rate of information technology usage is very low in the enterprise. The ente...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,541 Views
14 Pages

Optimization of Open Die Ironing Process through Artificial Neural Network for Rapid Process Simulation

  • Silvia Mancini,
  • Luigi Langellotto,
  • Giovanni Zangari,
  • Riccardo Maccaglia and
  • Andrea Di Schino

21 October 2020

The open die forging sequence design and optimization are usually performed by simulating many different configurations corresponding to different forging strategies. Finite element analysis (FEM) is a tool able to simulate the open die forging proce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
11,493 Views
17 Pages

Design and Simulation of the Biodiesel Process Plant for Sustainable Fuel Production

  • Abul Kalam Azad,
  • Abhijaysinh Chandrasinh Jadeja,
  • Arun Teja Doppalapudi,
  • Nur Md Sayeed Hassan,
  • Md Nurun Nabi and
  • Roshan Rauniyar

15 April 2024

The biodiesel production process is extensively studied in the literature, focusing on mechanisms, modeling, and economic aspects, yet plant design and fluid flow losses remain underexplored areas. The study addressed this gap by designing a biodiese...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,705 Views
18 Pages

Numerical Simulation of the Hot Rolling Process of Steel Beams

  • Alejandro Pérez-Alvarado,
  • Sixtos Antonio Arreola-Villa,
  • Ismael Calderón-Ramos,
  • Rumualdo Servín Castañeda,
  • Luis Alberto Mendoza de la Rosa,
  • Kinnor Chattopadhyay and
  • Rodolfo Morales

20 November 2021

The complete rolling schedule (25 passes) of steel beams in a mill was simulated to predict the final beam length, geometry of the cross-section, effective stress, effective plastic strain and rolling power for two cases; the first case corresponds t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
22,776 Views
38 Pages

26 May 2014

Simulating organizational processes characterized by interacting human activities, resources, business rules and constraints, is a challenging task, because of the inherent uncertainty, inaccuracy, variability and dynamicity. With regard to this prob...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,203 Views
21 Pages

5 August 2025

The growing complexity of production systems in the technology sector demands advanced tools to ensure efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This study presents the development of a simulation model for a selective soldering line at a tech...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
6,820 Views
30 Pages

A Petri Net Approach for Business Process Modeling and Simulation

  • Samuel Medina-Garcia,
  • Joselito Medina-Marin,
  • Oscar Montaño-Arango,
  • Manuel Gonzalez-Hernandez and
  • Eva Selene Hernandez-Gress

11 October 2023

A business process is a set of activities executed in a specific sequence involving various actors. This relationship between actors, activities, and sequence is crucial for achieving the goals and objectives of organizations. Business process modeli...

  • Review
  • Open Access
146 Citations
15,090 Views
51 Pages

Application of the Discrete Element Method for Manufacturing Process Simulation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Su Bin Yeom,
  • Eun-Sol Ha,
  • Min-Soo Kim,
  • Seong Hoon Jeong,
  • Sung-Joo Hwang and
  • Du Hyung Choi

Process simulation using mathematical modeling tools is becoming more common in the pharmaceutical industry. A mechanistic model is a mathematical modeling tool that can enhance process understanding, reduce experimentation cost and improve product q...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,293 Views
51 Pages

A Review of Simulation Tools Utilization for the Process of Laser Powder Bed Fusion

  • Ľuboš Kaščák,
  • Ján Varga,
  • Jana Bidulská,
  • Róbert Bidulský and
  • Tibor Kvačkaj

18 February 2025

This review describes the process of metal additive manufacturing and focuses on the possibility of correlated input parameters that are important for this process. The correlation of individual parameters in the metal additive manufacturing process...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,717 Views
22 Pages

31 August 2022

Thermodynamics, as a scientific tool, advises on the control of variables involved in processes of different nature and is particularly useful in the design of equipment, or to obtain previous simulations. However, to generate more accurate models, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,588 Views
20 Pages

Ultrasonic Coda Wave Experiment and Simulation of Concrete Damage Process under Uniaxial Compression

  • Yameng He,
  • Lei Song,
  • Keke Xue,
  • Shukui Liu,
  • Haipeng Li,
  • Weihao Yang and
  • Jiahui Huang

Using the coda wave interferometry (CWI) method to obtain the ultrasonic coda wave characteristics of loaded concrete is an important method to evaluate the mechanical response of concrete. In this paper, the ultrasonic coda wave characteristics of C...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,379 Views
16 Pages

Numerical Simulation and Process Enhancement of the Hydrolysis of 2-Chlorobenzal Chloride

  • Fei Li,
  • Liang Dong,
  • Shenghu Yan,
  • Yue Zhang,
  • Jianwu Liu,
  • Wenping Tao,
  • Lichun Nian and
  • Shuangcheng Fu

20 March 2023

Hydrolysis of 2-Chlorobenzal chloride is the primary production method of 2-chlobrobenzaldehyde in industry, but the reactor technologies and reaction processes of this method are traditional and underdeveloped, in which the dichotomous leaf hydrolys...

  • Article
  • Open Access
592 Views
14 Pages

25 July 2025

To investigate the crack extension mechanism in CFRP-reinforced concrete, this paper derives analytical expressions for the external load and crack opening displacement in the fracture process of CFRP concrete beams based on the crack emergence tough...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
676 Views
18 Pages

The safety of Jettisoned FDRS in the process of separation from an aircraft is a key factor in designing Jettisoned FDRs and enabling them to pass airworthiness certification and be widely used in civil aircraft. The separation process of Jettisoned...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,065 Views
21 Pages

Simulation Study on P-Shaped Process Layout for Automated Container Terminals

  • Yan Liang,
  • Jianming Jin,
  • Zhaohua Guo,
  • Yang Chen and
  • Jinsong Bao

23 August 2025

Automated container terminals can achieve precise matching of equipment and space, thus forming the foundation for the terminals’ efficient operation. However, the increase in container volume requires the construction of more ACTs. Existing st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,338 Views
14 Pages

24 October 2024

Process simulation was integrated with life cycle assessment to evaluate process efficiency and environmental impact of the production of manganese ferroalloys for various production modes and different ore mineralogies. Utilizing HSC Sim, the model...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
791 Views
17 Pages

Finite Element Simulation and Optimization of Process Parameters for Titanium Chip Crusher

  • Jianghua Huang,
  • Zeling Zhao,
  • Xiaomin Huang,
  • Tao Liu and
  • Hongchao Ji

22 April 2025

Titanium alloy has been widely used in aerospace, military, and national defense, and other high-tech fields due to its advantages of light weight, high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, excellent heat resistance, and good low-temper...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,005 Views
16 Pages

27 November 2019

We examine the novel problem of the estimation of transaction arrival processes in the intraday electricity markets. We model the inter-arrivals using multiple time-varying parametric densities based on the generalized F distribution estimated by max...

  • Article
  • Open Access
312 Views
18 Pages

7 December 2025

Sustainable development is currently a key priority in improving production systems, requiring an integrated approach that combines economic efficiency, environmental responsibility, and rational energy management. In response to these challenges, th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,362 Views
33 Pages

Integrated Process Simulation of Non-Oriented Electrical Steel

  • Anett Stöcker,
  • Max Weiner,
  • Grzegorz Korpała,
  • Ulrich Prahl,
  • Xuefei Wei,
  • Johannes Lohmar,
  • Gerhard Hirt,
  • Martin Heller,
  • Sandra Korte-Kerzel and
  • Rudolf Kawalla
  • + 4 authors

4 November 2021

A tailor-made microstructure, especially regarding grain size and texture, improves the magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steels. One way to adjust the microstructure is to control the production and processing in great detail. Simulatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,802 Views
14 Pages

Injection Molding Process Simulation of Polycaprolactone Sticks for Further 3D Printing of Medical Implants

  • Krzysztof Formas,
  • Anna Kurowska,
  • Jarosław Janusz,
  • Piotr Szczygieł and
  • Izabella Rajzer

18 October 2022

The aim of the present study was a simulation of the injection molding process of polycaprolactone filament sticks for further 3D printing of osteochondral implants. Polycaprolactone data are not available in the data banks of popular injection moldi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,948 Views
17 Pages

5 October 2019

The fine description of multi-process operation behavior in steelmaking-continuous casting process is an important foundation for the improvement of production scheduling in steel plants. With sufficient consideration on non-collision movements among...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,905 Views
29 Pages

Comprehensive Modeling of Vacuum Systems Using Process Simulation Software

  • Eduard Vladislavovich Osipov,
  • Daniel Bugembe,
  • Sergey Ivanovich Ponikarov and
  • Artem Sergeevich Ponikarov

Traditional vacuum system designs often rely on a 100% reserve, lacking precision for accurate petrochemical computations under vacuum. This study addresses this gap by proposing an innovative modeling methodology through the deconstruction of a typi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,998 Views
19 Pages

8 March 2025

While design groups have utilized the abilities of injection molding simulation software, its use is often underutilized by process engineers. To expand the application of simulation software to manufacturing groups, this work focuses on developing a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,095 Views
17 Pages

Simulation of Underground Coal-Gasification Process Using Aspen Plus

  • Shuxia Yuan,
  • Wanwan Jiao,
  • Chuangye Wang,
  • Song Wu and
  • Qibin Jiang

28 March 2024

In order to study the underground coal-gasification process, Aspen Plus software was used to simulate the lignite underground gasification process, and a variety of unit operation modules were selected and combined with the kinetic equations of coal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,423 Views
22 Pages

12 May 2024

Product development is a complex process involving intricate components, dynamics and constantly evolving internal and external environments, as well as numerous influencing factors. In order to accurately simulate and predict the effectiveness of th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,209 Views
17 Pages

Optimization of the Automated Production Process Using Software Simulation Tools

  • Jaroslava Janeková,
  • Jana Fabianová and
  • Jaroslava Kádárová

8 February 2023

The purpose of this article is to point out the need to use software simulation tools in industrial practice to optimize the production process and assess the economic effectiveness of investment, including risk. The goal of the research is to find a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,120 Views
20 Pages

Simulation and Process Optimization of Online Cooling for S460 Thick Plates

  • Guangyuan Wang,
  • Zhen Wang,
  • Feng Chai,
  • Zhongwen Wu,
  • Xiaobing Luo and
  • Tao Pan

3 June 2025

Marine engineering thick plates are essential structural materials for large vessels and offshore platforms, and optimizing their manufacturing processes is critical for advancing marine equipment. This study examined the microstructural and property...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
7,039 Views
17 Pages

22 April 2023

The co-extrusion process is widely used to produce composite tire treads with better performance. This study investigated the rubber co-extrusion flow process and quality influencing factors of tri-composite tire tread through numerical simulation an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,778 Views
13 Pages

Simulation of the Refining Process of Ultra-Low Carbon (ULC) Steel

  • Dali You,
  • Christian Bernhard,
  • Andreas Viertauer and
  • Bernd Linzer

30 July 2021

The standard production route for mild steels for automotive purposes is still based on conventional continuous casting (CC) and hot strip rolling (HSR). The current trend towards the “zero-carbon car” will demand the abating of material emissions in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
41 Citations
7,512 Views
15 Pages

A Feasibility Study of Cellulosic Isobutanol Production—Process Simulation and Economic Analysis

  • Avraam Roussos,
  • Nikiforos Misailidis,
  • Alexandros Koulouris,
  • Francesco Zimbardi and
  • Demetri Petrides

27 September 2019

Renewable liquid biofuels for transportation have recently attracted enormous global attention due to their potential to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In recent years, the attention has shifted from first-generation bioethanol to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,370 Views
22 Pages

15 April 2022

Simulation technology is widely used in computer-aided process planning (CAPP). The part machining process is simulated in the virtual world, which can predict manufacturing errors and optimize the process plan. Simulation accuracy is the guarantee o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
9,546 Views
35 Pages

21 November 2022

Pyrolysis and hydrocracking of plastic waste can produce valuable products with manageable effects on the environment as compared to landfilling and incineration. This research focused on the process simulation and life cycle assessment of the pyroly...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,956 Views
17 Pages

11 December 2021

The purpose of this numerical research is to assess the evacuation process in a tunnel under the contraflow condition. Numerical simulations utilizing FDS+Evac codes associated with a fire dynamic simulator (FDS) model simulating a fire scenario are...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1,014 Views
33 Pages

Combined Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation for Healthcare Process Optimization: A Systematic Review

  • Jaime Álvarez-Vázquez,
  • Manuel Casal-Guisande,
  • Alberto Fernández-García,
  • Mar Mosteiro-Añón,
  • María Torres-Durán and
  • Alberto Fernández-Villar

16 November 2025

Background: Healthcare systems face significant challenges due to waiting times, resource shortages, and increasing demand for services. The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and simulation is emerging as a promising solution to optimise he...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
8,870 Views
15 Pages

Agent-Based Simulation of Value Flow in an Industrial Production Process

  • Luminita Parv,
  • Bogdan Deaky,
  • Marius Daniel Nasulea and
  • Gheorghe Oancea

7 February 2019

The current competitive environment demands companies to be more and more efficient. In order to increase manufacturing efficiency, two apparently independent approaches have emerged: lean strategies, focusing on identifying and minimizing non-added...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
7,487 Views
16 Pages

15 September 2017

Nowadays production system processes are undergoing sweeping changes. The trends include an increase in the number of product variants to be produced, as well as the reduction of the production’s lead time. These trends were induced by new devices of...

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