Original scientific paper

System of Non-Destructive Testing

Morana Lisičar ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture – University of Zagreb
Damir Markučič ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture – University of Zagreb
Branimir Čače ; c/o Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture – University of Zagreb

Abstract

In this paper the initial analysis of NDT laboratory is presented by means of agent-based modelling. For the purpose of analysis, laboratory is taken into account as a complex system consisting of three agents; equipment, personnel and specimens. Interaction between the agents is circular. In that sense, the agents are mutually interconnected in a way that one agent simultaneously interacts with others.

According to the interactions specific for NDT laboratories, the response of total testing time is presented considering various number of laboratory personnel while each operator has different skills and ability. Agent personnel has to perform testing of specimens. Since the complexity of specimens is quite diverse the specimens are represented as an agent. Additionally, during the whole time sequence of testing a certain specimen, operator is using NDT equipment relevant for the testing
method, while the particular time of usage of the equipment can be shorter than the whole testing time. Availability of the equipment is therefore another agent. The evaluated outcome is the total
testing time.

Presented results are obtained carrying out a simulation by means of multi-agent modelling and simulation tool named “ENTORAMA”. Finally, the overall laboratory's performance is given in the respect of the number and structure of the laboratory personnel.

Keywords

non-destructive testing; personnel; equipment; laboratory; agent-based model

Hrčak ID:

76856

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/76856

Publication date:

25.1.2009.

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