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Bottom-up cost modeling for vanadium redox flow battery component manufacturing

Creator:: Southworth, Zachary J.
Abstract:: In the U.S. there are increasing energy demands that require an ever-increasing need for the large-scale use of new energy resources. Specifically, sporadic renewable energy sources are being incorporated into utility energy portfolios. Thus, supporting stationary energy storage technologies are needed to make these renewable sources reliable and feasible for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Component Manufacturing AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Zachary J

Process-based modeling for cradle-to-gate energy and carbon footprint reduction in product design

Creator:: Alsaffar, Ahmed J.
Abstract:: Interest in accounting for environmental impacts of products, processes, and systems during the design phase is increasing. Numerous studies have undertaken investigations for reducing environmental impacts across the product life cycle. Efforts have also been launched to quantify such impacts more accurately. Life cycle energy consumption and carbon footprint are...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Ahmed J. Alsaffar for the

An information modeling framework and desktop application to compose unit manufacturing process models for sustainable manufacturing assessment

Creator:: Smullin, Matteo M.
Abstract:: The demand from consumers for more sustainable products, and the need to comply with government regulations motivates manufacturers to evaluate their operations for opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve economic competitiveness. Manufacturers have actively improved the sustainability performance of their products through the use of sustainability assessment methods and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment Abstract approved: Karl R. Haapala The demand from

A Hybrid-Dynamic Transition Phase for High Mix Low Volume Small-and-Medium Manufacturers

Creator:: Girod, Olivia J.
Abstract:: SMEs with high-mix and low-volume (HMLV) operations face special challenges when implementing lean manufacturing practices due to scarcity of resources and ever changing market conditions. This is especially critical for manufacturers that need to deliver orders to a high variety of customers with varying time response requirements. The objective of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Olivia J. Girod for

A Unit Manufacturing Process Characterization Methodology and Supporting Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment

Creator:: Garretson, Ian C.
Abstract:: Manufacturing industry drives economic activity and growth around the world, but manufacturing activities consume large amounts of material, energy, and labor resources. Therefore, the impacts of manufacturing need to be accounted for and reduced. Direct benefits of manufacturing are products and income, which, in turn, influence the lives of people...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Assessment Abstract approved: Karl R. Haapala Manufacturing industry drives economic

Process Information Modeling for Characterizing Sustainability Performance of Cyclic Manufacturing Processes

Creator:: Manoharan, Sriram
Abstract:: Sustainability has become an unprecedented priority in global manufacturing due to the growing concerns over issues such as an aging workforce, environmental degradation, and public health. The simultaneous consideration of the economic, environmental, and social aspects – often referred to as the “three pillars of sustainability” – is crucial to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________ Karl R. Haapala Sustainability has become an unprecedented priority in global manufacturing

Techno-Economic Optimization and Environmental Impact Analysis for a Mixed-Mode Upstream and Midstream Forest Biomass to Bio-Products Supply Chain

Creator:: Mirkouei, Amin
Abstract:: Growing awareness and concern within society over the use of and reliance on fossil fuels has stimulated research efforts in identifying, developing, and selecting alternative energy sources and energy technologies. Bioenergy represents a promising replacement for conventional energy, due to reduced environmental impacts and broad applicability. Sustainable energy challenges, however,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Biomass to Bio-Products Supply Chain Abstract approved: Karl R. Haapala Growing awareness and

Stability and biological responses of zinc oxide metalworking nanofluids (ZnO MWnF™)

Creator:: Niyaghi, Faraz
Abstract:: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have demonstrated the ability to improve lubrication and thermal conductivity, and stand as promising metalworking lubricant and coolant additives due to their low cost compared to other NPs. While nanomaterials are a focus of research due to their potential to enable advanced technologies, little is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (ZnO MWnF™) Abstract approved: ______________________________________________ Karl R. Haapala Zinc

Integrating sustainable manufacturing assessment into decision making for a production work cell

Creator:: Zhang, Hao
Abstract:: Sustainability has been the focus of intense discussions over the past two decades, with topics around the entire product life cycle. In the manufacturing phase, research has been focused solely on environmental impact assessment or environmental impact and cost analysis in its assessment of sustainability. However, few efforts have investigated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________________ Karl R. Haapala Sustainability has been the focus of intense discussions over the past two

An Information Modeling Framework for Support of Sustainable Manufacturing System Design Decision Making

Creator:: Shankar Raman, Arvind
Abstract:: Manufacturing technology has continuously evolved and advanced over the past century; this has led to an increase in the production of consumer and industrial goods driven by simultaneous growth in population and wealth. Despite the resulting economic and labor growth, environmental impacts of manufacturing have increased dramatically due to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________ Karl R. Haapala Manufacturing technology has continuously evolved and advanced over

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Bottom-up cost modeling for vanadium redox flow battery component manufacturing

Process-based modeling for cradle-to-gate energy and carbon footprint reduction in product design

An information modeling framework and desktop application to compose unit manufacturing process models for sustainable manufacturing assessment

A Hybrid-Dynamic Transition Phase for High Mix Low Volume Small-and-Medium Manufacturers

A Unit Manufacturing Process Characterization Methodology and Supporting Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment

Process Information Modeling for Characterizing Sustainability Performance of Cyclic Manufacturing Processes

Techno-Economic Optimization and Environmental Impact Analysis for a Mixed-Mode Upstream and Midstream Forest Biomass to Bio-Products Supply Chain

Stability and biological responses of zinc oxide metalworking nanofluids (ZnO MWnF™)

Integrating sustainable manufacturing assessment into decision making for a production work cell

An Information Modeling Framework for Support of Sustainable Manufacturing System Design Decision Making

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