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Designed as a text for undergraduate students (B.Tech./B.E.) of Computer Science and Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering, and postgraduate students (M.Tech./M.E., M.Sc.) of Computer Science and Engineering and IT and Industrial Engineering, as well as for Bachelor and Master of Computer Applications (BCA/MCA), this well-organized book gives an in-depth analysis of the concepts of system simulation modelling and simulation languages. The book provides detailed discussions on the fundamental and advanced concepts of simulation. The book begins with the concept of system and the different terminologies associated with the system. Then it presents the different methods of random number generation and their tests. Besides, the text dwells on different probability distributions and their random variates, which are used in the simulation model, and describes various simulation languages such as GPSS, Simula I, SIMSCRIPT, CSL, GASP, OPS-3, DYNAMO, SIMAN and SLAM II. Further, it gives a comprehensive coverage of different queueing systems with illustrative examples as well as the logics of simulation model for both single-server and parallel-server queueing systems. The concluding chapters deal extensively with GPSS language, Arena simulation software and ProModel simulation software. Salient Features Follows a step-by-step approach to derive the test results. Gives a large number of solved examples and well-designed chapter-end questions. Includes several real-life Case Studies to illustrate the concepts discussed. About the Author R. PANNEERSELVAM PhD, is Professor, Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry. He has three decades of teaching and research experience. Professor Panneerselvam is the recipient of Academic Excellence Award in an International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Practices (2010). Author of nine books (all published by PHI Learning, New Delhi), Professor Panneerselvam has also published 75 research articles in several national and international journals. P. Senthilkumar PhD, is Manager, Programme Management, Ashok Leyland, Chennai. He also served at Mahindra and Mahindra (Tractor Division), Mumbai; Valeo Minda Electrical Systems India Private Limited, Pune; and Lucas-TVS Limited, Puducherry. Dr. Senthilkumar has published more than 10 research articles in leading national and international journals. He has also co-authored another book, Project Management, PHI with Professor Panneerselvam. His research areas include Simulation, Production Scheduling and Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Scheduling. Table of Contents Preface 1. System Concept 2. Introduction to Simulation 3. Methods of Random Number Generation and Their Tests 4. Probability Distributions and Random Variates 5. Introduction to Simulation Languages 6. Queueing Theory 7. Simulation Using High-Level Languages 8. General-Purpose Simulation System (Section 1) 9. General-Purpose Simulation System (Section 2) 10. General-Purpose Simulation System (Section 3) 11. Simula Language 12. SIMSCRIPT III Language 13. SIMAN Language 14. SLAM II (Simulation Language for Alternative Modelling) 15. Arena Simulation Software 16. ProModel Simulation Software Appendixes References Further Reading Index