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A Simulation Study for Optimizing the Functionality of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System

자동창고 시스템의 최적안 도출을 위한 모의실험적 연구

  • Kim, Moon Ki (School of Mechatronics Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education)
  • Received : 2014.04.06
  • Accepted : 2014.09.06
  • Published : 2014.10.15
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Abstract

The functional role of warehouses in modern industry is changing from an established concept of storage to a concept of circulation. The target of this study is to improve the stacker crane's efficiency for the internal operations of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS). Eight operating schemes are proposed under the combination of three conditions, namely, the storing method, the layout type, and the sequence of command execution. The moving distance of the stacker crane is calculated using the same gateway data through a simulation based on a C# program. The optimal operating scheme is proposed based on the analyzed simulation results. In conclusion, the combination of conditions of random storage, two-way type warehouse, and dual command execution elicits optimum results in travel efficiency for the stacker crane.

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