Exhaustive search method for energy-saving technologies with 1D-CAE models of an injection molding machine

Abstract

To reduce energy consumption in a production system, it is effective to preliminarily evaluate energy-saving measures using simulations. However, creating and exploring various measures consumes time in constructing and computing simulation models. To address this challenge, we propose a novel method using 1D-CAE models that automates creating and exploring process. This method automatically presents combinations of production system components by defining connection relationship between components and solving constraint satisfaction problems. Additionally, it enables the automated generation and computation of simulations for these combinations. This method is demonstrated on a 1D-CAE model of an injection molding machine where it is shown a comprehensive search for energy-saving technologies.