In modem high-rise buildings, a suitable control algorithm has to be chosen so that lifts
can respond to passenger requests in such a way as to transport them quickly and
efficiently to their destinations.
The aim of the current work is to assess new scheduling approaches and intelligent
monitoring techniques in order to aid the design of new lift systems and to improve the
performance of existing installations. To achieve this, the project has been divided into
three major parts. Firstly, a model of passenger movements has been developed from an
analysis of data gathered from installed lift systems, thereby allowing the realistic
simulation of landing calls, car calls and door opening times. Secondly, a lift simulator
has been produced to allow the modular comparison of alternative scheduling and
monitoring approaches and to provide an accurate model of lift dynamics. Thirdly, a new
intelligent lift scheduling system has been implemented.
History
School
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Publication date
1999
Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.