Digital Twin Technology - Fundamentals and Applications

DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY
 
The book lucidly explains the fundamentals of digital twin technology along with its applications and various industrial real-world examples.
 
Digital twin basically means a replicated model of any object or product in digital form. A digital twin has many advantages as it remains connected with the original object or product it is replicating and receives real-time data. Therefore, the obstacles and issues that could be encountered in a product or object can be known before their actual happening which helps to prevent errors and major losses which otherwise might have been incurred.
 
The various capabilities of digital twin technology make it a powerful tool that can be used to effectively boost various sectors of the healthcare, automotive, and construction industries, among others. Although this technology has been making its way into various sectors, it has not yet received the kind of exposure necessary to increase awareness of its potential in these industries. Therefore, it is critical that a better understanding of digital twin technology is acquired to facilitate growth and to have it implemented in the various sectors so that transformation can be ushered in. Therefore, this book was designed to be a useful resource for those who want to become well acquainted with digital twin technology.
 
Audience
 
Engineers, researchers, and advanced students in information technology, computer science, and electronics, as well as IT specialists and professionals in various industries such as healthcare, automotive, and transportation.

List of contents

Preface xv
 
1 Overview of Digital Twin 1
Manisha Vohra
 
1.1 A Simplistic Introduction to Digital Twin 1
 
1.2 Basic Definition and Explanation of What is Digital Twin 5
 
1.3 The History of Digital Twin 7
 
1.4 Working 9
 
1.5 Features 11
 
1.5.1 Replication of Each and Every Aspect of the Original Device or Product 11
 
1.5.2 Helps in Product Lifecycle Management 11
 
1.5.3 Digital Twin can Prevent Downtime 11
 
1.6 Advantages of Digital Twin 11
 
1.6.1 Digital Twin is Helpful in Preventing Issues or Errors in the Actual Object, Product or Process 11
 
1.6.2 Helps in Well Utilization of Resources 12
 
1.6.3 Keeping Vigilance of the Actual Object, Product or Process Through Digital Twin is Possible 12
 
1.6.4 Helps in Efficient Handling and Managing of Objects, Device, Equipment, etc. 12
 
1.6.5 Reduction in Overall Cost of Manufacturing of Objects, Products, etc. 13
 
1.7 Applications 13
 
1.8 A Simple Example of Digital Twin Application 13
 
1.9 Digital Twin Technology and the Metaverse 14
 
1.10 Challenges 15
 
1.10.1 Careful Handling of Different Factors Involved in Digital Twin 15
 
1.10.2 Expertise Required 15
 
1.10.3 Data Security and Privacy 15
 
1.11 Conclusion 16
 
References 16
 
2 Introduction, History, and Concept of Digital Twin 19
N. Rajamurugu and M. K. Karthik
 
2.1 Introduction 19
 
2.2 History of Digital Twin 21
 
2.3 Concept of Digital Twin 23
 
2.3.1 DTP 23
 
2.3.2 DTI 24
 
2.3.3 DTE 24
 
2.3.4 Conceptualization 25
 
2.3.5 Comparison 25
 
2.3.6 Collaboration 25
 
2.4 Working Principle 26
 
2.5 Characteristics of Digital Twin 27
 
2.5.1 Homogenization 27
 
2.5.2 Digital Trail 27
 
2.5.3 Connectivity 27
 
2.6 Advantages 28
 
2.6.1 Companies Can Benefit From Digital Twin by Tracking Performance-Related Data 28
 
2.6.2 Different Sector's Progress Can Be Accelerated 28
 
2.6.3 Digital Twins Can Be Used for Various Application 28
 
2.6.4 Digital Twin Can Help Decide Future Course of Work 28
 
2.6.5 Manufacturing Work Can Be Monitored 29
 
2.7 Limitations 29
 
2.7.1 Data Transmission Could Have Delays and Distortions 29
 
2.7.2 Digital Twin Implementation Will Need Required Skills and Sound Knowledge About It 29
 
2.8 Example of Digital Twin Application 29
 
2.8.1 Digital Twin Application in General Electric (GE) Renewable Energy 29
 
2.9 Conclusion 30
 
References 30
 
3 An Insight to Digital Twin 33
Anant Kumar Patel, Ashish Patel and Kanchan Mona Patel
 
3.1 Introduction 33
 
3.2 Understanding Digital Twin 35
 
3.3 Digital Twin History 36
 
3.4 Essential Aspects From Working Perspectives of Digital Twin 37
 
3.5 How Does a Digital Twin Work? 37
 
3.6 Insights to Digital Twin Technology Concept 38
 
3.6.1 Parts Twins 38
 
3.6.2 Product Twins 39
 
3.6.3 System Twins 39
 
3.6.4 Process Twins 39
 
3.7 Types of Digital Twin 39
 
3.7.1 Digital Twin Prototype (DTP) 40
 
3.7.2 Digital Twin Instance (DTI) 40
 
3.7.3 Digital Twin Environment (DTE) 40
 
3.8 Traits of Digital Twin 40
 
3.8.1 Look Same as the Original Object 40
 
3.8.2 Consists Different Details of the Original Object 41
 
3.8.3 Behaves Same as the Original Object 41
 
3.8.4 Can Predict and Inform in Advance About Problems That Could Occur 41
 
3.9 Value of

About the author

Manisha Vohra has a Master of Engineering in electronics and telecommunication and is an independent researcher. She has published various papers in international journals including IEEE Xplore. She has also published various book chapters, authored two books, and edited six books.

Summary

DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY

The book lucidly explains the fundamentals of digital twin technology along with its applications and various industrial real-world examples.

Digital twin basically means a replicated model of any object or product in digital form. A digital twin has many advantages as it remains connected with the original object or product it is replicating and receives real-time data. Therefore, the obstacles and issues that could be encountered in a product or object can be known before their actual happening which helps to prevent errors and major losses which otherwise might have been incurred.

The various capabilities of digital twin technology make it a powerful tool that can be used to effectively boost various sectors of the healthcare, automotive, and construction industries, among others. Although this technology has been making its way into various sectors, it has not yet received the kind of exposure necessary to increase awareness of its potential in these industries. Therefore, it is critical that a better understanding of digital twin technology is acquired to facilitate growth and to have it implemented in the various sectors so that transformation can be ushered in. Therefore, this book was designed to be a useful resource for those who want to become well acquainted with digital twin technology.

Audience

Engineers, researchers, and advanced students in information technology, computer science, and electronics, as well as IT specialists and professionals in various industries such as healthcare, automotive, and transportation.

Product details

• Authors: Bhushan Patil, M Vohra, Manisha Vohra, Manisha Patil Vohra
• Assisted by: Manisha Vohra (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781119842200
• ISBN: 978-1-119-84220-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering; Informatik, Computertechnik, Technologiemanagement, computer science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik, Industrielle Verfahrenstechnik, Engineering Technology Management, Software-Engineering-Standards, Software Engineering Standards, Standardisierung (EDV)