| Author | Bhavin Vanuptikul |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. IE-87-11 |
| Subject(s) | Quality control
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. IE-87-11 |
| Abstract | This study is concerned with the allocation of screening inspection in
single line multi-stage production systems . The general objective of the
study is to develop a Tot al Quality Cost model in which an optimization
technique can be applied . The best inspect ion program is determined when the
required Ave rage Outgoing Quality is specified . Inspection cost s , penalty
charged for defective item found by inspection and penalty charged for
outgoing defects are considered in the 'cost model . Cumulative inspection and
the number of components in each stage are also taken into consideration. The
model is developed in the form of a non-linear program. To minimize the
objective function of the model, a computer program is developed which employs
the modified pattern search technique .
The model is applied to a refrigerator production line as a case study .
The solution from the developed model is compared with the current inspection
program. The relationship be tween the average fraction inspection and the
required Ave rage Outgoing Quality is provided . Since the inspection program
in the case study essentially gives rise to a linear program, a more involved
example g1v1ng a non- linear program is solved for illustration as well as
validation . |
| Year | 1987 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. IE-87-11 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Engineering (IE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Awate, Prakash G.
; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Tabucanon, Mario T. ;Frausum, Yves G. Van ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Starr Foundation, U.S.A. ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987 |