PLYMAP : a computer simulation model of the rotary peeled softwood plywood manufacturing process

Henry N. Spelter

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-65

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PLYMAP : a computer simulation model of the rotary peeled softwood plywood manufacturing process

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Authors:

Henry N. Spelter

Year:

1990

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-65

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep, FPL-GTR-65. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 54 p.

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Abstract

This report documents a simulation model of the plywood manufacturing process. Its purpose is to enable a user to make quick estimates of the economic impact of a particular process change within a mill. The program was designed to simulate the processing of plywood within a relatively simplified mill design. Within that limitation, however, it allows a wide range of options to be incorporated so as to customize the program to a variety of situations. The program should not be confused with a linear program-based optimization model. This program does not seek an optimum solution from a range of alternatives, but only makes calculations based upon user-entered assumptions.

Keywords

Process simulation, modeling, plywood

Citation

Spelter, Henry. 1990. PLYMAP : a computer simulation model of the rotary peeled softwood plywood manufacturing process. Gen. Tech. Rep, FPL-GTR-65. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 54 p.