Algorithms for Modular Connectivity

This chapter presents five new algorithms for analyzing the network connectivity in the modular Petri net models. These algorithms are simple yet powerful enough to solve fundamental networking problems in modular Petri net models of large discrete event systems (e.g., discrete manufacturing systems). The algorithms are designed with Industry 4.0 in mind, meaning the modules are intelligent enough to choose with whom they may communicate, in case some of the modules are not communicating, mute, or simply not functioning.