Abstract
A general model of concurrent, asynchronous process flow in flexible assembly systems (FASs) is considered. It allows all feasible (with respect to the physical constraints of the system operation) process realizations, hence also the realizations leading to a deadlock. The main investigations are focused on the problems of process realizability, i.e. existence of a deadlock-free process realization, and (for cases where such realizations exist) of the least-restrictive deadlock avoidance policy. The problems addressed at process realizability testing and deadlock avoidance policy are proved to be NP-hard, hence practically intractable. Thus, a pragmatic, more restrictive but practically applicable, solution for handling the deadlock problems in FAS is also discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
