Abstract
Most general purpose simulation languages do not provide support for modelling and simulation of delay elements with variable delay times. In this paper, combined discrete-event/continuous-time (hybrid) models of time delay elements are treated. An introduction is given to discrete-event and continuous-time models of delay elements. The hybrid models are compared to the traditional models using a step and sine input function. The hybrid models outperform the traditional models on accuracy, computation time, and stability. The most important aspect of the hybrid models with a variable delay time is that between two adjacent sample points, the volume entering the element is constant
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Simulation in industry '99 : 11th European Simulation Symposium 1999, ESS '99, October 26 - 28, 1999, Erlangen, Germany |
Editors | G. Horton, D. Moeller, U. Rude |
Place of Publication | Ghent |
Publisher | SCS |
Pages | 88-92 |
ISBN (Print) | 1-565-55177-X |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |