Facilities optimization method

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Craig, Dwin M (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating nonelectrical device or system

C703S002000, C455S423000

Reexamination Certificate

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07949503

ABSTRACT:
The facilities optimization method utilizes Coulomb's law to model placement of facilities relative to a population using the facilities. The natural phenomenon of electrical charge attraction and repulsion can be used to model a wide variety of facility layout and planning problems. The physical phenomenon of charge interaction is simulated and used to effectively find a solution for a facilities supply-demand problem. Utilizing the charge model, problem solutions are naturally reached and are self-adjusting in response to parameter changes in the problem. A methodology for static, dynamic, elastic or inelastic demand is provided. The charge simulation approach supports any distance metric. The method always provides a solution regardless of the initial conditions used. The method provides high flexibility in choosing arbitrary demand and supply patterns.

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