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A decision support system for paper making based on simulation and optimization

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In this paper a model-driven decision support system related to paper making is introduced. The intention is to emphasize the necessity of coupling different modeling techniques, multiobjective optimization, and software engineering in order to make the end user application realistic, practical and usable. Firstly the paper making process and selected aspects concerning its mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and multiobjective optimization are introduced, then the related computerized system, called a virtual paper making line, is described. In addition, the associated decision support system, which provides a suitable level of automation to improve the quality of decision making and support the user’s expertise is discussed. Finally, an example presents different ways of using such a software tool.

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Acknowledgments

This work was financially supported by the National Technology Agency of Finland project: NIMBUS—Multiobjective Optimization in Product Development, and COMAS—Graduate School in Computing and Mathematical Sciences. The authors would like to thank Prof. Kaisa Miettinen (Helsinki School of Economics, Finland) and Prof. Jari Hämäläinen (University of Kuopio, Finland) for their valuable comments and suggestions.

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  1. Department of Physics, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland

    Elina Madetoja

  2. Numerola Oy (Ltd.), P.O. Box 126, 40101, Jyväskylä, Finland

    Eeva-Kaisa Rouhiainen & Pasi Tarvainen

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Madetoja, E., Rouhiainen, EK. & Tarvainen, P. A decision support system for paper making based on simulation and optimization. Engineering with Computers 24, 145–153 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-007-0084-8

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