Monte Carlo Algorithm to Study Performance Parameters of Shuttle Systems

Authors

Wolfgang Trummer, Graz University of TechnologyFollow
Dirk Jodin, Graz University of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

Shuttle systems provide alternative solutions in storage technology. Ma-terial flow analyses of these systems are extensive due to complex interac-tion of several shuttles and lift elements. Besides classic cycle time calcu-lation, it also requires advanced analyzing methods. At the Institute of Logistics Engineering (ITL), Graz University of Technology, an innovative, software-based approach has been developed to investigate the performance of shuttle systems. This approach is based on the Monte Carlo method. The software tool takes into account a variety of different systems and operating parameters to reflect operative behavior of shuttle systems.

Comments

Paper 31

Publication Title

Progress in Material Handling Research: 2016

ISBN

9781882780191

Recommended Citation

Trummer, Wolfgang and Jodin, Dirk, "Monte Carlo Algorithm to Study Performance Parameters of Shuttle Systems" (2016). 14th IMHRC Proceedings (Karlsruhe, Germany – 2016). 32.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2016/32