Concepts of Simulation Modeling
Raid Al‐Aomar, Edward J. Williams, Onur M. Ülgen · 2015
This chapter provides an introduction to the basic concepts of simulation and clarifies the simulation role and rationale. This includes an introduction to the concept, terminology, and types of models, a justification for utilizing simulation in real-world applications, and a brief discussion on the simulation process. Such background is essential to establish a basic understanding of what simulation is all about and to understand the key simulation role in process engineering and emerging technologies.