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การจัดเส้นทางการเดินรถที่มีหลายจุดกระจายสินค้าโดยพิจารณารอบเวลาการวางแผน, วัสพล ตรีธนวัต

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษานี้มุ่งเน้นการแก้ปัญหาการจัดส่งอาหารแบบพลวัต โดยที่คำสั่งซื้อเข้ามาในระบบแบบพลวัตและต้องจัดส่งถึงลูกค้าภายในกรอบเวลาที่กำหนด โดยใช้ยานพาหนะที่มีความจุจำกัดสำหรับการจัดส่ง เป้าหมายหลักคือการลดระยะทางในการขนส่งทั้งหมดให้น้อยที่สุด พร้อมกับตอบสนองความต้องการของลูกค้าได้ทันเวลา ผู้เขียนได้นำเสนอวิธีการแก้ปัญหาที่ประกอบด้วย 2 ขั้นตอนหลัก คือ 1. การจัดกลุ่มคำสั่งซื้อ คือทำการจัดกลุ่มคำสั่งซื้อตามเวลาที่คำสั่งซื้อเข้ามาและกรอบเวลาการจัดส่ง และ 2. การปรับเส้นทางสำหรับแต่ละกลุ่มคำสั่งซื้อ จะทำการคำนวณเส้นทางการจัดส่งที่เหมาะสมที่สุด โดยใช้โมเดลปัญหาการจัดเส้นทางการขนส่งแบบมีกรอบเวลา วิธีการนี้ได้รับการประเมินโดยการทดลอง ซึ่งแสดงให้เห็นว่ากรอบเวลาการตัดสินใจ หรือช่วงเวลาที่ใช้ในการจัดกลุ่มคำสั่งซื้อ มีผลกระทบต่อผลลัพธ์ หากกรอบเวลาการตัดสินใจแคบลง จะต้องใช้จำนวนยานพาหนะที่มากขึ้นเมื่อเทียบกับกรอบเวลาที่กว้างขึ้น แต่จะช่วยลดเวลาเฉลี่ยที่ลูกค้าต้องรอได้ ในขณะที่กรอบเวลาที่กว้างขึ้น ช่วยให้สามารถรวมคำสั่งซื้อหลายรายการไว้ในเส้นทางการจัดส่งเดียวกันได้มากขึ้น ซึ่งอาจลดต้นทุนระยะทางการเดินทางลงได้ อย่างไรก็ตาม หากกรอบเวลากว้างเกินไป อาจส่งผลให้ระยะทางเพิ่มขึ้น เนื่องจากช่วงเวลาระหว่างการตัดสินใจและเวลาจัดส่งที่กำหนดไว้น้อยเกินไป จนทำให้เกิดการเพิ่มรอบขนส่งอาหาร

การจัดสมดุลสายการประกอบแบบขนานหลายวัตถุประสงค์ที่ทำงานโดยพนักงานหลายทักษะและหุ่นยนต์, ธนภัทร์ จิตรศรีศักดา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การจัดสมดุลสายการประกอบแบบขนานที่ประกอบด้วยพนักงานปกติ ผู้พิการ ผู้สูงอายุ และหุ่นยนต์ Cobot โดยการพิจารณาทุกฟังก์ชันวัตถุประสงค์ไปพร้อมๆกันจัดเป็นปัญหาเอ็นพีแบบยาก (NP-Hard) ที่มีความยุ่งยากและซับซ้อนของปัญหาดังนั้น จึงต้องพิจารณาใช้วิธีการแก้ปัญหาแบบฮิวริสติก (Heuristic) และเมตาฮิวริสติก (Meta-Heuristic) มาช่วยในการแก้ปัญหา งานวิจัยนี้ได้มีการนำเสนอพนักงานหลายทักษะซึ่งจะมีข้อจำกัดแตกต่างกันไป โดยจะมีพนักงานปกติ พนักงานผู้พิการ และพนักงานผู้สูงอายุ เพื่อจะดูว่าการใช้พนักงานประเภทต่างๆจะมีผลกระทบต่อประสิทธิภาพของสายการประกอบอย่างไร งานวิจัยนี้ใช้วิธีเชิงพันธุกรรมแบบการจัดลำดับที่ไม่ถูกครอบงำในการพัฒนาหาคำตอบของฟังก์ชันวัตถุประสงค์ ซึ่งเป็นการจำลองสายการประกอบโดยฟังก์ชันวัตถุประสงค์ประกอบด้วย 1) ประสิทธิภาพของสายการประกอบมากที่สุด 2) พลังงานไฟฟ้าที่หุ่นยนต์หรือ Cobot ใช้ในการทำงานน้อยที่สุด และ 3) ความแตกต่างด้านการใช้พลังงานของพนักกงงานน้อยที่สุด ผลการศึกษาแสดงให้เห็นว่าการใช้ Cobot สามารถลดภาระงานของพนักงาน โดยเฉพาะงานที่ต้องการความแม่นยำหรือทักษะเฉพาะทาง และเพิ่มความยืดหยุ่นให้กับสายการประกอบ นอกจากนี้ การกระจายภาระงานระหว่าง Cobot และพนักงานจะช่วยลดการใช้พลังงานเฉลี่ยต่อ Cobot และทำให้การใช้งานพลังงานของพนักงานมีความสมดุลมากขึ้น ส่งผลให้ความแปรปรวนของภาระงานลดลง และการจัดสมดุลพลังงานในสายการประกอบมีความสมดุลมากขึ้น กล่าวโดยสรุปก็คือ Cobot มีบทบาทสำคัญในการเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพและความยืดหยุ่นของสายการประกอบ พร้อมช่วยลดข้อจำกัดด้านแรงงานและพลังงานได้อย่างชัดเจน

Virtual Reality Of Labless Machining For Next Industrial Training, Ravee Bunduwongse

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aims to utilize Virtual Reality (VR) technology to develop an industrial training application with content focusing on Machining operation using lathe machine. The focus of the study is to present the content being taught in manufacturing laboratory classes about lathe machining operations in the virtual world. Development tools include Unity game engine and 3D modeling using Blender. Machining operations demonstrated within this application includes turning, facing, chamfering, grooving, internal and external threading. With 17 out of 18 operations represented in accordance to the actual teaching material, with only external threading deviating from applying threading using the lathe machine …

Virtual Reality Of Labless Welding For Next Industrial Training, Suphakit Anonglekha

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research introduces an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) application designed to educate users on Welding operations. Its main goals include creating a realistic and immersive learning environment that is also safe. The development process involved the integration of multiple technologies, leveraging the Unity engine and 3D sculpting, all based on extensive research. With all of the type of weld works found in the welding laboratory represented, except the workpiece and electrode material, the VR application accuracy rating is calculated to 94%. The study's significance lies in its contribution to virtual education, especially in fields that require hands-on experience. The VR …

The Effects Of Blue Light From Digital Displays On Visual Fatigue, Victor Taboadela

Theses

With the ever-increasing viewing time of digital displays, the potential effects of blue light emitted from these displays on eye health and eye fatigue are a real concern. This study presents a literature review of six laboratory studies conducted between 2014 and 2022 on the effect of using filters to attenuate the harmful effects of blue light. The review delves into smartphone and computer screen effects, recent literature reviews on blue light, and potential hazards associated with short-wavelength light. Although the majority of the studies recommended blue light filters, only three of the six laboratory studies (Shi et al. 2021, …

Modeling Of Amine-Based Co2 Capture Process, Zafar Safarovich Turakulov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

A significant factor influencing climate change is the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere as a consequence of human activities such as the combustion of fossil fuels. Climate change can be slowed down by taking action to mitigate industrial-scale CO₂ emissions. Currently, the most advanced technology for capturing CO₂ from industrial flue gases is the post-combustion CO₂ capture based on amine absorption. However, due to the high energy penalties of existing CO₂ capture technologies and insufficient carbon markets, it is necessary to develop methods that compete with these technologies or minimize their …

Industrial Design, Husnain Khan

Publications and Research

Universal design is important because it helps with diverse disabilities. What is universal design and why do we need it? People design buildings, products or environments to make them accessible to people in need. Also, it minimizes the need for assistive technology, results in products compatible with assistive technology, and makes products more usable by everyone. Where can universal design be found? It's practical everywhere you go, such as public transport, parks, shops and services, and sidewalks. Universal design is affected by Several categories: people with disabilities, who are perhaps the most visible group affected by universal design, and parents …

Imerys: Tube Mill Optimization Project, Ryan Waltman, Dalton Beasley, Dyson Beasley, Tristan Mcmichael

Senior Design Project For Engineers

The Tube Mill Optimization Project is in partnership with Imerys for Tube Mill 81 at their Marble Hill site in Georgia. Tube Mill 81 is a dry ball mill that operates 24/7 and makes an intermediary product for Plant 3. Tube Mill 81 needs quality improvement and a production rate increase to meet demand. Imerys’s quality specification is between a particle size of 12-18 microns and an acceptable production rate of 5 tons per hour. This project focuses on the development and implementation of three solutions: increase the amps on the separator to increase production, replace missing classifier blades in …

Automation Complacency On Humans And Cyber-Physical Systems In The Energy Sector, Shannon Olaveson

Cyber Operations and Resilience Program Graduate Projects

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) enable industrial systems and technology to work together to achieve increased connectivity and operational efficiency through the use of automation. Because automation requires less human interaction to run industrial tasks, a reliance may form on this integration to take over an otherwise manual process. This reliance can cause human behavior to affect operational safety and security, leading to unintentional outcomes or vulnerable areas of adversarial opportunity. The energy sector is one of the most critical infrastructure areas becoming a part of the rise to automation, resourcing gas, oil, and electricity …

Reliability Modeling And Improvement Of Critical Infrastructures: Theory, Simulation, And Computational Methods, José Carlos Hernández Azucena

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation presents a framework for developing data-driven tools to model and improve the performance of Interconnected Critical Infrastructures (ICIs) in multiple contexts. The importance of ICIs for daily human activities and the large volumes of data in continuous generation in modern industries grant relevance to research efforts in this direction. Chapter 2 focuses on the impact of disruptions in Multimodal Transportation Networks, which I explored from an application perspective. The outlined research directions propose exploring the combination of simulation for decision-making with data-driven optimization paradigms to create tools that may provide stakeholders with optimal policies for a wide array …

Optimal Route Planning Using Computer Simulation In The Context Of Distributor-To-Consumer Supply Network, Miriam Aguilera Nava

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Effective route planning for distribution centers is a multifaceted challenge crucial tobusiness success, as it directly impacts time and cost savings while enhancing overall delivery efficiency. Oversight of proper planning can lead to problems and inefficiencies in the distribution process. Hence, this work undertakes a comparative experiment of two delivery strategies in a distributor-to-consumer supply network. While the first strategy investigates the delivery process by zip area, the second strategy considers the clustering of the areas for more streamlined delivery fulfillment. The effectiveness of the delivery process is gauged based on a set of metrics, including total distance traveled, average …

Gaze Tracking Embedded Collaborative Robots For Automated Metrology And Reverse Engineering, Sachithra H. Karunathilake

Theses and Dissertations

Conventional geometric metrology, or three-dimensional (3D) scanning, and reverse engineering heavily rely on the experience of the operators. With an increasing need for automation, robot arms have been adopted for this task. However, due to the large variety of parts and designs, automated path planning could provide a scanning solution that may overlook the critical area, which could potentially deteriorate the scan results. This study explores the integration of collaborative robotics (cobots) with eye tracking technology to improve the autonomous 3D scanning process. The primary objective of this study is to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cobots in …

Barriers To Integrating Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems In Emergency Medical Service Ambulances For Stroke Care, Arvind Kolangarakath

All Theses

Stroke is a life-threatening condition that can cause permanent damage by stopping blood flow in the brain. Quick and precise intervention is imperative, as every second lost increases tissue deterioration and impacts patient outcomes. Several technological advancements such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), have revolutionized stroke care by enabling more accurate and quicker diagnoses in hospitals. Portable head MRI scanners with lower magnetic fields are a recent innovation capable of providing neuroimaging at the point of care within hospital settings. Integrating such a device into ambulances could potentially enhance stroke care during transit, facilitating prompt diagnosis and prognosis. However, few …

Automated Usability Evaluation Utilizing Log Files And Data Mining Techniques., Sima Shafaei

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Usability evaluation is one of the essential aspects of software production. This evaluation should be done during the entire life cycle of a software application, from pre-production to production and post-production. However, the collection and evaluation of usability data can be a very challenging, time-consuming, and expensive task to be conducted manually, particularly for certain types of products and working conditions. These challenges may include the need to recruit participants fully engage and motivate them during evaluation, and factor in environmental conditions. Other challenges may include collecting data in real-world environments, especially when the users are geographically dispersed, minimizing evaluator …

A Multi-Objective Stochastic Programming Model For Resilient And Sustainable Supply Chains Under Uncertainty, Mohammad H. Majdfaghihi

Dissertations

Supply chain resilience (SCRES) and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) have garnered significant attention in the field of Supply Chain Management (SCM) science. This heightened interest is largely attributable to the increasing frequency and severity of uncertainty and disruptions in global supply chains. Resilience is a beneficial approach to managing uncertainties and preparing for and mitigating the adverse consequences of Supply Chain (SC) disruptions. Sustainability is a key concept in SCM, driven by governmental regulations and heightened stakeholder and customer concerns for environmental and societal well-being. Studies on SCRES have traditionally focused on preparing for and reacting to disruptions and …

Kwad - Ksu All Weather Autonomous Drone, Nick Farinacci, Sebastian Gomez, Stewart Baker, Ed Sheridan

Symposium of Student Scholars

"KWAD" or "KSU all-Weather Autonomous Drone" project was sponsored by Ultool, LLC to the KSU Research and Service Foundation to create a lightweight drone capable of capturing HD video during all-weather operations. The conditions of all-weather operation include rainfall of one inch per hour and wind speeds of up to twenty miles per hour. In addition, a global minimum structural safety factor of two is required to ensure the system's integrity in extreme weather conditions. Potential mission profiles include autonomous aerial delivery, topological mapping in high moisture areas, security surveillance, search and rescue operations, emergency transportation of medical supplies, and …

Ambient Air Emission Profiles Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Around A Typical University Power House In Nigeria, Oyetunji Okedere

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The level of electricity generation in Nigeria is presently grossly inadequate. Consequently, the productive sectors of the economy do not presently enjoy an uninterrupted supply of electrical energy from the country’s national grid and the downtime is in most cases too much. Using diesel-fueled electric power generators has become an attractive alternative to meet the shortfall in the energy supply gap. In this study, the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the vicinity of the diesel-fueled electric power generators operated by Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria were investigated with a view to ascertain the priority levels and carcinogenic PAHs. Since …

Employment Of Intelligent Predictive Maintenance On Thermal Power Plant Component Parts Taking Condenser Vacuum As A Case Study, Titus Ajewole

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

This work proposes deployment of machine learning in the maintenance of individual constituent parts of steam power plant assemblages. With the condenser vacuum of a steam turbine (in a six-turbine plant assemblage) taken as a case study, information on the past operating parameters of the selected plant component was used to forecast its future working condition. Based on Exponential Gaussian Process of Regression, a model was developed, trained using the diachronic operational data, and employed in determining the future. A quantitative evaluation was employed to provide the distribution of the test values of the data about the lines of regression, …

Multichannel Low-Cost Sensor For Iaq Monitoring: Implementation And Guidelines, Isaac Ntiamoah

LSU Master's Theses

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is adversely affected by both indoor and outdoor environments, and rental homes occupied by low-income families suffer the most. Poor indoor air can be detrimental to the health of occupants, especially for susceptible populations like those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. Although IAQ monitoring is necessary, it is a challenging, costly, and time-intensive task. Moreover, the protocol for assessing IAQ in residential settings varies, and additional research is needed to establish a standard operating procedure that incorporates new monitoring technologies, such as low-cost air sensors. However, there is a dearth of comprehensive, evidence-based protocols for …

Quality Control For Net Zero Energy Modular (Nzem) Homes And In-Factory Solar Plus Storage (Sps) System, Min Bahadur Pun Kayat

LSU Master's Theses

A Net Zero Energy Modular (NZEM) home provides an opportunity to achieve the quality and cost savings benefits of modular construction of zero energy homes. Compared to traditional code-built homes, the NZEM home has a better insulation system, leakage-proof envelope system, energy efficient lights and appliances, high-performance windows, and solar plus storage (SPS) system. The onsite construction industry is scrutinized for its poor productivity and quality standards compared to other sectors. In NZEM construction, the factory environment removes issues that can arise during onsite construction, including weather delays and material damage, leading to higher production costs. Most factories currently use …

Knowledge Integration In Domain-Informed Machine Learning And Multi-Scale Modeling Of Nonlinear Dynamics In Complex Systems, Phat K. Huynh

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Nonlinear dynamical systems have been extensively used to model various phenomena in the changing world around us, especially in science and engineering fields. Thanks to breakthrough advancements in sensing technologies, an increasingly high volume of multi-modal sensor data has been collected, which enables us gain better insights into complex systems dynamics and build sophisticated data-driven machine-learning-based dynamic models without having the access to the underlying governing equations. However, integrating domain-specific knowledge in machine learning algorithms remains pivotal for various reasons: it promises enhanced predictive accuracy, better model interpretability, and increased generalizability. This dissertation delves into three core research questions, each …

The Aging Workforce: How It Relates To Incident Rates Within A Distribution Warehouse And A Chemical Manufacturing Building, Elisabeth V. Jones

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Over the past 20 years or so, the average age of the global population has slowly increased. This is due to low birth rates as well as increased life expectancy. With this global population aging, there has also been a shift in the global labor market causing a trend termed the “aging workforce.” However, with the aging workforce comes a new set of issues for the health and safety professional because they create new hazards. This is due mostly because of the body undergoing physical, psychological, and cognitive decline as someone ages which causes decreased capabilities. Thus, the purpose of …

Cyber-Physical Multi-Robot Systems In A Smart Factory: A Networked Ai Agents Approach, Zixiang Nie

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation focuses on addressing the technical challenges of non-stationarity in smart factories through the use of cyber-physical AI agents. Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing with smart factories as a central role, have a growing demand for Just-in-Time (JIT) and on-demand production, as well as mass customization—all while maintaining high productivity, resource efficiency and resilience. This research positions Multi-Robot Systems (MRS)-driven smart factories. The heterogeneous production and transportation robots in an MRS collaborate to form multiple real-time adjusted production flows achieving the flexibility to accommodate such on-demand, mass customization.

However, the implementation of MRS introduces new sets of challenges, including …

Designing A Cylindrical Capacitive Based Sensor For Monitoring The Table Salt’S Moisture Content During Iodization, Mwajuma Lungo

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Coaxial cylinder capacitive moisture sensor for determination of moisture content of table salts has been fabricated. The CMS method for determination of moisture content of table salts overcomes the effect of evaporation of iodine in table salt which results from heating in the oven drying method. The CMS overcomes the polarization effect result from the resistive methods of moisture content determination and it is non expensive to construct and it has high accuracy since measurements involves programming system in interpretation of the results. In this research, moisture content sensor based on capacitive principal created using two coaxial cylinders with height …

Numerical Study Of Solar Receiver Tube With Modified Surface Roughness For Enhanced And Selective Absorptivity In Concentrated Solar Power Tower, Shawn Hatcher, Mathew Z. Farias, Jianzhi Li, Peiwen Li, Ben Xu

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

Concentrated solar power (CSP) is a reliable renewable energy source that is progressively lowering its cost of energy. However, the heat loss due to reflected and emitted radiation hinders the maximum achievable thermal efficiency for solar receiver tubes on the solar tower. Current solar selective coatings cannot withstand the high temperatures that come with state-of-the-art CSP towers often needing to be recoated soon after initial operation. We intend to use Inconel 718 with different additive manufacturing (AM) practices to construct surfaces that allow for more light-trapping to occur. By adjusting printing parameters, we can tailor a surface to allow for …

Wire Deflection Investigation During Wedm Of Aisi 304 Stainless Steel: An Experimental And Numerical Study, Sara A. El-Bahloul, Mohamed G. Elkhateeb

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is a specific form of electrical discharge machining that employs a small diameter wire electrode to cut a narrow kerf in the workpiece. Since the wire deflection has a negative effect on the performed cutting, this research seeks to study the resultant wire deflection during WEDM of AISI 304 stainless steel. This study is performed with the help of three types of modeling; namely, mathematical modeling, experimental modeling, and thermo-mechanical finite element modeling. The mathematical modeling is performed to analyze the stresses and the wire lag, while the experimental modeling is achieved to observe the …

An Examination Of The Role Of Industry 4.0 In Supply Chain Management: Critical Success Factors And A Roadmap, Alper Senol

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

Global supply chain management aims to enhance efficiency and profitability for suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and warehouses. It faces challenges due to the complexity involved. To stay competitive, organizations in the industry are leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, but some struggle with implementation due to limited expertise. The primary challenge of Global Supply Chain Management now is to integrate Industry 4.0 tools and technologies to maintain high-quality standards and optimized processes. This study focused on identifying the key factors that directly affect the success of integrating Industry 4.0 into the supply chain. It examined both tangible and intangible business resources and …

Improving Basic Cadet Training For Changing Environment: Case Study At The Korea Air Force Academy, Yoojin Kwon

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

Increasing uncertainty, such as Covid-19 and weather changes, threatens BCT (Basic Cadet Training) at ROKAFA (Republic of Korea Air Force Academy). In preparation for the changing and adverse environment, this study carried out the following steps to propose a system improvement utilizing LVC (Live, Virtual, Constructive) in BCT system at ROKAFA; 1) Researching the examples of BCT and LVC by advanced countries, 2) Analyzing BCT (ROKAFA) through systems approach (document analysis, survey of 140 cadets and officers, written interviews with military experts), 3) Applying LVC to BCT. BCT is a vital step in the transition from civilian to military status …

Optimal Sequencing And Scheduling Algorithm For Traffic Flows Based On Extracted Control Actions Near The Airport, Sharmistha Chakrabarti

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

This dissertation seeks to design an optimization algorithm, based on naturalistic flight data, with emphasis on safety to perform a benefits' analysis when sequencing and scheduling aircraft at the runway. The viability of creating a decision-support tool to aid air traffic controllers in sequencing and optimizing airport operations is evaluated through the benefits' analysis. Air traffic control is a complex and critical system that ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within the airspace. This is particularly true in the immediate vicinity of an airport. Unlike in en-route or terminal area airspace where aircraft usually traverse well established routes …

Ai Methods For Identifying Process Defects In Advanced Manufacturing With Rare Labeled Data, Ayantha Umesh Senanayaka Mudiyanselage

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation aims to provide efficient process defect identification methods for advanced manufacturing environments using AI tools/algorithms with limited labeled data availability. Asset and equipment quality become highly sensitive in sustaining virtuous performance and safety in various manufacturing domains. Internally generated process imperfections degrade finished products' optimum performance and mechanical attributes. The evolution of big data and intelligent sensing systems leverage data-driven defect identification in advanced manufacturing environments. Widely adopted data-driven process anomaly detection methods assume that the training (source) and testing (target) data follow the same distribution and that labeled data are available in both source and target domains. …