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A methodology for scheduling jobs in a flexible flowshop with sequence dependent setup times and machine skipping

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Pandya, Vaibhav

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A flexible flowshop, comprised of one or more stages having unrelated parallel machines, is investigated in this research. Unrelated parallel machines can perform the same function but have different capacity or capability. Since this problem is motivated by industry research, dynamic job release times and dynamic machine availability times have...

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Masters Thesis
A process based modeling approach for economic and environmental assessment of nano-assisted manufacturing

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Brown, Malcolm O.

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Micro- and nanotechnologies are promising advancements across many industrial sectors, including alternative energy, chemical processing, and healthcare. In particular, a focus of research has been in manufacturing process development aimed at microdevice cost reduction and quality improvement. Microdevices take advantage of enhanced heat and mass transfer to improve energy and...

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Masters Thesis
A wireless sensor network approach for estimating individual task time

Creator:

Atichat, Tanawat

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Most existing methods for generating individual task time estimates in production systems where jobs move through various manually operated workstations remain tedious and time consuming. For existing systems, average task times may vary considerably from prior estimates causing system inefficiencies, poor scheduling and poor planning decisions. Accurate and up-to-date estimates...

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Masters Thesis
An investigation of Chinese quality circle effectiveness : critical success factors and outcomes

Creator:

Li, Jing

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This research studied the relationship between three input variables and outcomes related to the use of quality circles (QCC) in a Chinese manufacturing company. After a thorough review of the literature, three managerial input variables were identified, including goal clarity, goal difficulty, and management support. Five outcomes were measured, including...

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Masters Thesis
Bi-criteria group scheduling with sequence-dependent setup time in a flow shop

Creator:

Lu, Dongchen

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Cellular manufacturing, which is also referred to as group technology among researchers, has primarily been used as a means to increase productivity, efficiency and flexibility. Under group technology, similar jobs, which have similar shape, material, and processing operations are assigned to the same group. Moreover, dissimilar machines are assigned to...

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Masters Thesis
Container fleet-sizing for part transportation and storage in the supply chain

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Park, SeJoon

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This research addresses fleet-sizing for reusable containers that are used for protection, transportation, and storage of parts between a component plant and assembly plant. These reusable containers are often expensive and occupy a large amount of storage space when empty and full. Having a large container fleet comes with higher...

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Dissertation
Design and performance of a small scale waste heat recovery unit

Creator:

Ward, Christopher

Abstract:

A microchannel heat exchanger was designed for diesel waste heat recovery and its performance was evaluated. The 21x15x8 cm unit was constructed from diffusion brazed stainless steel lamina and weighed 11 kg. Operating from a 13.4 kW generator with an exhaust temperature of 500 °C the unit delivered 11.1 kW...

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Masters Thesis
Enterprise system implementation projects : a study of the impact of contextual factors on critical success factors

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Van Scoter, Diane J.

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Critical success factors (CSFs) are those things that must be done correctly for a project to be successful; however, CSFs are not sufficient by themselves to guarantee success. CSFs, as identified in the literature, vary from study to study. In addition, previous studies have not typically included contextual details for...

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Dissertation
Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of continuous improvement training

Creator:

Wiseman, Lindsay M.

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Training is a key business process used to increase the skills and knowledge of employees in an effort to improve overall performance. Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of training processes is necessary to ensure time, money, and resources are used to provide the most benefit possible. This investigation is...

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Masters Thesis
Experimental study of impulse turbines and permanent magnet alternators for pico-hydropower generation

Creator:

Cobb, Bryan R.

Abstract:

Increasing access to modern forms of energy in developing countries is a crucial component to eliminating extreme poverty around the world. Pico-hydro schemes (less than 5-kW range) can provide environmentally sustainable electricity and mechanical power to rural communities, generally more cost-effectively than diesel/gasoline generators, wind turbines, or solar photovoltaic systems....

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Masters Thesis
Exploring experimental test stand design and operation within a system reliability research methodology

Creator:

Koopmans, Michael, 1986-

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In cases where complex systems routinely experience extreme operating conditions, preventative maintenance is often employed to guard against system failure. Yet, with accessible real-time data and the standard practice becoming prohibitively expensive, the test stand can serve as a vital contributor to the development of system health and reliability estimations....

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Masters Thesis
Force and impulse control for spring-mass running

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Koepl, Devin N.

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We present a novel control strategy for running which is robust to disturbances, and makes excellent use of passive dynamics for energy economy. The motivation for our control strategy is based on observations of animals, which are able to economically walk and run over varying terrain and ground dynamics. It...

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Masters Thesis
Global distributed design of a Formula SAE race car

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Carpenter, Trenton J.

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Future engineers need to be competitive in today's expanding global industries. They must have capabilities beyond standard engineering practice. In an attempt to develop students capable of working in a globally distributed design and manufacturing environment, Oregon State University (OSU) and Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg (DHBW) have developed a senior...

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Masters Thesis
Hydroelastic modeling of a wave energy converter using the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element method in LS-DYNA

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Meicke, Stephen A.

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This thesis investigates the applicability of the finite element method to model wave energy converter (WEC) hydroelasticity using LS-DYNA. The proposed methodology uses the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulation to model Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) between the WEC and the fluid elements. This formulation allows for time-domain modeling of higher order effects such...

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Masters Thesis
Innovation strategies for product design

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Nix, Anthony A.

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Innovation can be considered the driving force behind product design. This thesis strives to improve the ease at which innovation is achieved. Firstly by examining how design information is presented and comprehended by various personality types. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test is a quick, easy, and accurate way to determine...

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Masters Thesis
Investigating socio-technical factors in short-term continuous improvement project effectiveness

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Stelson, Paul Martinez

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Lean manufacturing, or more generally continuous improvement (CI), has been the methodology behind significant improvements in quality, work in process inventory reductions, lead time reduction and cost reduction while conversely being associated with failed implementations and occasionally with unpopular work practices. This research focused on promoting understanding of CI methodology...

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Masters Thesis
Investigations into the effects of a vibrating meniscus on the characteristics of drop formation

Creator:

Lewis, Kevin T.

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As drop-on-demand (DOD) applications continue to gain ground in desktop inkjet-printing, 3D printing, fluid mixing, and other areas the demand for higher frequency operations are beginning to push against the current physical boundaries in DOD technology. The current research is exploring the possibility of controlling drop volume and velocity at...

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Masters Thesis
Lateral fluid motion in nucleate boiling through asymmetric surface structures

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Kapsenberg, Florian

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This thesis presents a feasibility study of a means to passively effect liquid motion parallel to a heated surface though surface geometrical modifications. Such a passive system is beneficial for electronics cooling applications as it reduces the pumping equipment normally required in flow loops and is desired for space applications,...

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Masters Thesis
Machining and toxicological performance of a zinc oxide metalworking nanofluid

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Sahakian, Misha

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Lower production costs are a common goal of many manufacturers as part of their continuous improvement strategies. A large portion of production costs for manufacturers is the machining of metals to form components. Metal machining is accompanied by friction and heat which is dealt with using metalworking fluids such as...

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Masters Thesis
Methodologies to improve reliability engineering in early design

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O'Halloran, Bryan M.

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This thesis is the summation of two publications with the motivation to move reliability analysis earlier in the design process. Current analyses aim to improve reliability after components have been selected. Moving specific analyses earlier in the design process reduces the cost to the designer. These early design analyses provide...

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Doolen, Toni L.4
Narayanan, Vinod3
Paasch, Robert3
Haapala, Karl R.2
Liburdy, James A.2
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Haapala, Karl7
Funk, Kenneth4
Mullet, Kathy4
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Atichat, Tanawat1
Brown, Malcolm O.1
Cardenas, Ruander1
Carpenter, Trenton J.1
Cobb, Bryan R.1
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2011[remove]28

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2010-201928

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Mechanical Engineering17
Industrial Engineering11

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)6

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English [eng]28

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Oregon State University. Graduate School28

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Masters Thesis22
Dissertation6

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Ink-jet printing2
Actuators -- Testing -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction1
Atomization1
Bearings (Machinery) -- Testing -- Equipment and supplies -- Design and construction1
Biomechanics1
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