Real-time data driven visual simulation of process manufacturing: A case study

3D virtual simulation has been widely used in the design of manufacturing plants. This paper focuses on the application of 3D virtual simulation in process industry. It discusses the impacts of the characteristics of the process manufacturing and the simulation users requirements on the integration of 3D visual simulation and process simulation. An actual case of grinding circuit simulation is introduced. The hardware in the loop simulation structure and the real-time data integration techniques are discussed in detail. Finally, a solution of real-time integration is provided.