Petri Net Controller for Network Connectivity

Abstract

Petri Net (PN) is a commonly used versatile tool for analysis of Discrete Event Dynamic systems (DEDS). In this paper PN is applied to demonstrate network connectivity under various connectivity options. The network components are susceptible to failure and get repaired in due course. A PN based complete failure repair dynamics of the network connectivity for various optional routings are presented. This provides a means for evaluating the network connectivity for reliability.

Indexing terms:

• Petri Net
• Power distribution network
• Power conditioner and Router
• Sensors

Additional information

Notes on contributors

K Latha

K Latha received the BE in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Annamalai University and ME in Instrumentation Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University. Currently working as a lecturer in Instrumentation Engineering Department, MIT, Anna University and is pursuing research in the area of Petri Net based modeling and control of Discrete Event Dynamic system. She has authored 2 journal papers and 4 conference papers at international level. Her areas of interest include Petri Net modeling, control, neural, fuzzy modeling and control, PLCs, DCS and Virtual Instrumenttion.

B Umamaheswari

Bhaskaran Umamaheswari received her PhD in Control Systems from Anna University, Chennai in the year 1994.She has been a member of the Faculty with Electrical Department, Anna University from 1990. She is the author of more than 30 publications on Eigen Structure assignment, Fuzzy and robot control of robot arm, fuzzy modeling and fuzzy tolerance, Petri Net modeling and control. She did her post-doctoral research at Cranfield University, United Kingdom in the field of Robotics and is currently involved in the development of specialized controllers for inverters and convertors.