Input for simulation

The input for a simulation is taken from a model's objects. In this process, a large number of parameters influence the simulation results.

These parameters can be roughly divided into two categories:

• Failure data -This data indicates how a model's objects and subsystems get into a failure condition

• Maintenance data - This data indicates how objects and subsystems are maintained. The failure-dependent maintenance determines here how long the failures last

The model can be created as follows:

1. Realizing a scenario from FMECA systems, which makes a copy of the selected part of the FMECA system, and stores it as a simulation model

2. Adjusting the simulation model by copying more data from (other) FMECA systems, thus building a model bit by bit.

For a detailed explanation, refer to the topic "Creating a Simulation Model"

The simulation model is rather "strict" in that it has a mandatory structure. In addition to the mandatory presence of certain objects, there are also quite a few parameters that must be set. If these criteria are not met, Asset Strategy Optimization will not be able to perform the simulation. Whether or not a model is ready for simulation, is verified by the Validate Simulation Model option.