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  • A quantitative index for evaluation of plant layout alternatives

    Creator:
    Pond, James Woodrow Jr.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to develop a workable plant layout evaluation technique incorporating adequate definitive measures of intangible plant layout considerations. A summary and critique is given of existing evaluation methods. A quantitative evaluation index (QEI) is proposed to remedy the described deficiencies. The proposed index can be...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    formula: Quantitative Evaluation Index (QEI) = a (D') + p (L') + y (M') + 0-(I1) + 4 (P') + A (F

  • 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
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    . Stacey L. Harper, Dr. Charlotte Wickham, and Dr. David S. Kim for serving on my committee. My special

  • The development of productivity interfirm comparison procedures for the cement industry of Saudi Arabia

    Creator:
    Al-Agha, Osama K.
    Abstract:
    Productivity Interfirm Comparison (PIC) is a simple method used to improve productivity at the firm level, where a number of firms operate in the same product line so that performance information on the firms can be compiled and compared. This results in identifying potential areas for improvement or exploitation. The...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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