Simulation models¶

The BeRfiPl simulation consists of four simulation models, which can be interchangeably connected. The models are derived from a real modular process plant. Additionally, a source and a sink model are introduced, to simulate process plant in- and outputs.

The simulation models own one specific functionality, each, and enable diverging, converging and recurrent product flow. Each model contains a stategraph for the control of the model and its interconnection.

The available simulation models are:

source
The source model constitutes the input to the simulated Cyber-Physical Process Plant. There is no additional functionality.
sink
The source model constitutes the output of the simulated Cyber-Physical Process Plant. There is no additional functionality.
mixer_partial
The mixer module can mix the liquids from three tanks into one reservoir tank for further distribution.
filter_partial
The filter module can filter liquids by pumping them from an input tank through a filter into an output tank. Based on the passed volume flow, the filter is getting more and more clogged. The filter can filter out only one component from the fluid.
still_partial
The still module separates a mixture of fluids with a destillation process. The module can separate only one compound from the mixture.
bottling_partial
The bottling module, saves fluid in an input tank, pumps it to a reservoir tank, and bottles it into virtual bottles. The bottling is time-dependent. Changes in the volume flow, can interfere with the bottled amount.
process_plant
The process plant module contains the custom process plant, to be simulated.

Note

The *_partial in the model names refers to only the partial functionality of the real-life model. The simulation models themselves are fully functional within their range.

BeRfiPl simulation models: