Framework of a Conceptual Simulation Model Design Tool

Abstract

Computer simulation is an efficient tool for addressing problems related to complex systems. To ensure a successful simulation study, a systematic project management is the most important factor. This initially requires a proper conceptual model design. However, the importance of a precise conceptual model design is often overlooked, and there is currently no conceptual design tool for field engineers. To address this problem, this paper proposes a framework for a conceptual simulation model design support tool that includes an automatic model generation feature. The components of the conceptual model are defined, and the proper conceptual model design process is examined to present the desirable development concept of the conceptual model design support tool.