Search Results - subject:"Computer modelling"

Relaxation of granular gas under gravity

Loguinova, N.B.; van Heijst, G.J.F.; Schram, P.P.J.M.; … - In: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications 323 (2003) C, pp. 155-170

The granular gas dynamics under gravity is investigated by means of numerical simulation for the case of elastic collisions. Damped oscillations in the process of evolution to equilibrium are found and considered in detail. The nature of the oscillations is the deviation of the position of the...

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Wood gasification integrated with fuel cells

McIlveen-Wright, D.R; Williams, B.C; McMullan, J.T - In: Renewable Energy 19 (2000) 1, pp. 223-228

Techno-economic assessments of systems which integrate biomass gasification with fuel cell modules (molten carbonate or phosphoric acid) for electricity generation are presented. The wood-fired Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell was found to be suitable where high heat/electricity values were required,...

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When in doubt, simulate

In: The Bottom Line 12 (1999) 2

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Putting your IDEF0 model to work

Kappes, Sandie - In: Business Process Management Journal 3 (1997) 2, pp. 151-161

An IDEF0 model contains information describing how an organization executes its business processes. Describes how informa‐ tion from IDEF0 process models can be used to support execution of knowledge worker business processes via an automated system called the knowledge worker system (KWS)....

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Linear programming comes of age: a decision‐support tool for every manager

Caine, D.J.; Parker, B.J. - In: Management Decision 34 (1996) 4, pp. 46-53

Discusses the use of optimizing techniques such as linear programming (LP) in managerial decision making. Argues that while LP has always offered a powerful tool for solving allocation type problems, the technique was rarely used except in large organizations. Lack of use has often been due, not...

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Verification of wind resource study of a Scottish region

Saluja, G.S.; Douglas, N.G. - In: Renewable Energy 9 (1996) 1, pp. 798-801

In a survey of the practical wind energy resource present in the Tayside Region of Scotland it was estimated that over 1500 km2 of land is suitable for wind energy development in the Region after consideration of a range of physical, technical and institutional factors. Wind speed data for this...

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Knowledge‐based modelling for strategic decisions

Curry, Bruce - In: Marketing Intelligence & Planning 14 (1996) 4, pp. 24-28

Offers a response to recent criticisms of the use of expert systems in marketing. While noting the criticisms, argues that there is still some potential value in the approach because expert systems or, more appropriately, knowledge‐based systems offer the possibility of modelling the...

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Logistics Strategy Planning: Modeling and Decision Support Techniques for the 1990s

Guedes, Paulo; Saw, Richard J.; Waller, Alan G. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 6 (1995) 1, pp. 37-50

Modeling and decision support for Logistics Strategy Planning has evolved considerably from the 1960s to the 1990s. Today, Logistics Strategy Modeling is supported by a variety of techniques and computer systems. How each technique can be applied to logistics strategy studies is discussed and a...

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Logistics Network Design: Modeling and Informational Considerations

Ballou, Ronald H. - In: The International Journal of Logistics Management 6 (1995) 2, pp. 39-54

This article provides an overview of the practical application of modeling to the business logistics network design problem. Various location models are categorized and selected ones are illustrated that represent an example of the class and/or that have been used extensively in practice....

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The use of computer modelling and simulation in the audit process

Zacchea, Nicholas M. - In: Managerial Auditing Journal 10 (1995) 1, pp. 25-30

Discusses computer modelling and simulation as a decision‐making technique frequently used by all genres of manager in … used in the decision process and be aware of its shortcomings. Explores the many ways computer modelling and simulation are … use of computer modelling and simulation during an audit to validate an auditee‐developed model, simulate the outcome of …

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