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| 3D
Computer Simulation Clinches Order |
| Robson
uses the latest 3d Simulation software to secure £1m project |
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| Ensuring
that a baggage handling system will perform without jams at peak times,
as always been a drawn out process of trial and error. Often resulting
in delayed customer baggage and some times delayed flights. |
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Robson has strived to be proactive in the development of innovative
systems and has been using Automod simulation software for many years
and so was prepared for the challenge. |
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| When
George Best Belfast City Airport sent out tenders for the Baggage
Handling System upgrade they insisted on proven simulations before
orders where placed. Robson's team of 3D Simulation engineers used
not only the software but also the support and knowledge of Airport
System Engineers proven over many years with many successful installations. |
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| The
system comprises of over sixty individual conveyors, including two
bespoke vertical spiral conveyor stackers to transfer baggage seamlessly
from lower floor of the baggage hall to upper floor and baggage reclaim.
Along with six plough diverters, the system was designed and the 3D
simulation was constructed. An element of the software allows variations
of the control philosophy, which includes the speed and bag capacity,
many permutations were tried before the optimum design was agreed.
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| The
existing baggage make up system was also simulated to verify the capacity
and ensure the increased throughput was compatible with the older
parts of the baggage system. |
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| When
George Best Belfast City Airport placed the £1.1million order, the
completed design was passed to the drawing office for production drawings
to be finalised, undergoing this process speeded the design stage
enabling production to start earlier than expected. |
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| Brian
Jackson, Robson Airports Project Manager said "Having this 3D system
in place, helps us by ironing out any problems or bottlenecks on the
computer, thereby saving time and money rather than having the expense
of finding something wrong on site," |
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| The installation
commenced in February 2008 with expected completion by June 2008 |