| Author | Lee, Fu-yat |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. IE-87-10 |
| Subject(s) | Assembly-line methods
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| Note | A research study report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study attempts to estimate the availability of a
production line from the practical point of view. Availability,
as a combined effect of reliability (MTTF) and maintainability
(MTTR), is the main focus of many researchers in recent years. In
this study an approximate formula of the 3-machine, 2-buffer
production system is derived from the Malathronasetal. work of
the 2 - machine, 1 - buffer production line. Next, a regression
equation for determining the total optimal buffer is constructed.
The regression results suggest that this is feasible. It leads to
a simple form useful for practical applications. Throughout the
study, the obtained numerical results are tested by simulation
and their adequateness is shown. The optimal distribution of
total buffer between the interstate location is determined by a
heuristic procedure which can be easily applied to a production
line without computer's aids. Some practical aspects of
management are also discussed, and from the estimated system
availability, the throughput of the production system can be
calculated and will help the decision- making . |
| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Engineering (IE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Oudheusden, Dirk L. van |
| Examination Committee(s) | Awate, Prakash G. ;Fujiwara, Okitsugu
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Republic of China |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987 |