Performance Evaluation of Industrial Systems
Performance Evaluation of Industrial Systems

Author: David Elizandro

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-04-11

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1439871345

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Basic approaches to discrete simulation have been process simulation languages (e.g., GPSS) and event-scheduling type (e.g., SIMSCRIPT). The trade-offs are that event-scheduling languages offer more modeling flexibility and process-oriented languages are more intuitive to the user. With these considerations in mind, authors David Elizandro and Hamdy Taha embarked on the development of a new discrete simulation environment that is easy to use, yet flexible enough to model complex production systems. They introduced this environment, Design Environment for Event Driven Simulation (DEEDS), in Simulation of Industrial Systems: Discrete Event Simulation in Using Excel/VBA. The DEEDS environment is itself an Excel/VBA add-in. Based on this foundation, the second edition, now titled Performance Evaluation of Industrial Systems: Discrete Event Simulation in Using Excel/VBA incorporates the use of discrete simulation to statistically analyze a system and render the most efficient time sequences, designs, upgrades, and operations. This updated edition includes new visualization graphics for DEEDS software, improvements in the optimization of the simulation algorithms, a new chapter on queuing models, and an Excel 2007 version of the DEEDS software. Organized into three parts, the book presents concepts of discrete simulation, covers DEEDS, and discusses a variety of applications using DEEDS. The flexibility of DEEDS makes it a great tool for students or novices to learn concepts of discrete simulation and this book can form the basis of an introductory undergraduate course on simulation. The expanded depth of coverage in the second edition gives it a richness other introductory texts do not have and provides practitioners a reference for their simulation projects. It may also be used as a research tool by faculty and graduate students who are interested in "optimizing" production systems.

Value-Risk Based Performance Evaluation of Industrial Systems
Value-Risk Based Performance Evaluation of Industrial Systems

Author: Liaqat Ali Shah

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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Performance measurement and management (PMM) poses daunting challenges to organizations in terms of meeting multiple stakeholder objectives. Evaluation of these objectives, and hence performance is essential for many reasons such as monitoring and control, diagnosis, improvement, learning and decision-making of processes or enterprise systems. Performance measures as descriptors of performance are the key tools in this evaluation process. However, the multidimensionality of performance, the inter-dependencies among performance measures and the pursuit to manage many dimensions of performance complicate the PMM process. Furthermore, the uncertainty in terms of objectives satisfaction surrounding the business processes or enterprise systems adds further complexity. To deal with these issues, a process-centered value-risk based performance management system (VR-PMS) is proposed in the current research work. The purpose is to transform the expectations and fears of stakeholders into value and risk indicators respectively for informed decision making. For this purpose, a conceptual value-risk model is developed aimed at integrating consistently the concepts relevant to objectives, activities and risks in one framework and conceptualizing the idea of value and risk based performance management. In addition, a methodological framework is developed that divides the PMM process into three phases: performance modeling, assessment and decision-making. Each phase of the framework is instrumented with quantitative analysis methods and tools. The deliverable of the VR-PMS is a set of ranked solutions (i.e. alternative business processes) evaluated against the developed value and risk indicators.

Reliability and Maintainability Assessment of Industrial Systems
Reliability and Maintainability Assessment of Industrial Systems

Author: Mangey Ram

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-05-05

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 3030936236

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This book covers advanced reliability and maintainability knowledge as applied to recent engineering problems. It highlights research in the fields of reliability measures of binary and complex engineering systems, cost analysis, simulations, optimizations, risk factors, and sensitivity analysis. The book scrutinizes various advanced tools and techniques, methodology, and concepts to solve the various engineering problems related to reliability and maintainability of the industrial system at minimum cost and maximum profit. It consists of 15 chapters and offers a platform to researchers, academicians, professionals and scientists to enhance their knowledge and understanding the concept of reliability in engineering.

Simulation of Industrial Systems
Simulation of Industrial Systems

Author: David Elizandro

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-12-19

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1420067451

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In any production environment, discrete event simulation is a powerful tool for the analysis, planning, and operating of a manufacturing facility. Operations managers can use simulation to improve their production systems by eliminating bottlenecks, reducing cycle time and cost, and increasing capacity utilization. Offering a hands-on tutorial on h

Process Control Performance Assessment
Process Control Performance Assessment

Author: Andrzej Ordys

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-19

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1846286247

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This book is a practical guide to the application of control benchmarking to real, complex, industrial processes. The variety of industrial case studies gives the benchmarking ideas presented a robust real-world attitude. The book deals with control engineering principles and economic and management aspects of benchmarking. It shows the reader how to avoid common problems in benchmarking and details the benefits of effective benchmarking.

Control Performance Assessment: Theoretical Analyses and Industrial Practice
Control Performance Assessment: Theoretical Analyses and Industrial Practice

Author: Paweł D. Domański

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 3030235939

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This book presents a comprehensive review of currently available Control Performance Assessment methods. It covers a broad range of classical and modern methods, with a main focus on assessment practice, and is intended to help practitioners learn and properly perform control assessment in the industrial reality. Further, it offers an educational guide for control engineers, who are currently in high demand in the industry. The book consists of three main parts. Firstly, a comprehensive review of available approaches is presented and discussed. The classical canon methods are extended with a discussion of nonlinear and complex alternative measures using non-Gaussian statistics, persistence and fractional calculations. Secondly, the methods’ applicability aspects are visualized with the aid of computer simulations, covering the most popular control philosophies used in the process industry. Lastly, a critical review of the methods discussed, on the basis of real-world industrial examples, rounds out the coverage.

Performance Management Systems
Performance Management Systems

Author: Arup Varma

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0415771773

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Offers a truly global perspective on performance management practices. Split into two parts, it illustrates the key themes of rater motivation, rater-ratee relationships and merit pay.