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Practical Data Analysis Cookbook
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Practical Data Analysis Cookbook

by Tomasz Drabas
April 2016
Beginner to intermediate
384 pages
8h 36m
English
Packt Publishing
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Using SimPy to simulate the refueling process of a gas station

If you own a car, visiting a gas station every other week has most likely become part of your routine: pull over next to the pump, swipe your card (or pay inside), fuel up your car, and leave.

However, if you put yourself in the shoes of a gas station owner before it is even built, a number of possible questions come to mind:

  • What is the frequency of cars pulling over to fill up?
  • How would that affect the wait time for each driver? (We do not want a driver to wait for too long as he or she might choose a competitor.)
  • Will the number of distributors be enough to satisfy demand?
  • How often will I have to call the supplier to replenish the tanks?
  • How much profit can I make?

These are, however, ...

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