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Value Stream Design - The Way Towards a Lean Factory (Hardcover, 2012): Klaus Erlach Value Stream Design - The Way Towards a Lean Factory (Hardcover, 2012)
Klaus Erlach
R5,129 Discovery Miles 51 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Value stream design is increasingly asserting itself as "the" key approach for production optimization, but there has never been a detailed and systematic presentation of the value stream method before a gap that has now been filled by this book.

The author provides an easily comprehensible code of practice for the effective analysis of production processes, product family-oriented factory structuring and the target-oriented development of an ideal future state of production. The book plausibly conveys ten design guidelines for production optimization with corresponding equations, descriptive illustrations and industrial examples well-proven in numerous industrial projects. It addresses the professional public, practitioners wishing to avoid waste and systematically improve their factories value streams, and students - tomorrow s practitioners.

In contrast to other publications, this book complements the value stream analysis and its unique compact visualization of the entire production process by a detailed illustration of the information flow and a comprehensive discussion of the operator balance chart. The -traditional- concept of value stream design is significantly expanded with a view to its applicability in complex productions by way of methodological innovation and further development concerning campaign formation, value stream management and technological process integration. The method is embedded in a comprehensive procedural approach for factory planning, starting with the definition of the desired lean production goals."

Failure Rate Modelling for Reliability and Risk (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Maxim Finkelstein Failure Rate Modelling for Reliability and Risk (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Maxim Finkelstein
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Failure Rate Modeling for Reliability and Risk" focuses on reliability theory, and to the failure rate (hazard rate, force of mortality) modeling and its generalizations to systems operating in a random environment and to repairable systems. The failure rate is one of the crucial probabilistic characteristics for a number of disciplines; including reliability, survival analysis, risk analysis and demography. The book presents a systematic study of the failure rate and related indices, and covers a number of important applications where the failure rate plays the major role. Applications in engineering systems are studied, together with some actuarial, biological and demographic examples. The book provides a survey of this broad and interdisciplinary subject which will be invaluable to researchers and advanced students in reliability engineering and applied statistics, as well as to demographers, econometricians, actuaries and many other mathematically oriented researchers.

Transactions on Intelligent Welding Manufacturing - Volume II No. 1  2018 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Shan-Ben Chen, YuMing... Transactions on Intelligent Welding Manufacturing - Volume II No. 1 2018 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Shan-Ben Chen, YuMing Zhang, Zhili Feng
R4,349 Discovery Miles 43 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The primary aim of this volume is to provide researchers and engineers from both academia and industry with up-to-date coverage of recent advances in the fields of robotic welding, intelligent systems and automation. It gathers selected papers from the 2018 International Conference on Robotic Welding, Intelligence and Automation (RWIA 2018), held Oct 20-22, 2018 in Guangzhou, China. The contributions reveal how intelligentized welding manufacturing (IWM) is becoming an inescapable trend, just as intelligentized robotic welding is becoming a key technology. The volume is divided into four main parts: Intelligent Techniques for Robotic Welding, Sensing in Arc Welding Processing, Modeling and Intelligent Control of Welding Processing, and Intelligent Control and its Applications in Engineering.

Belief Reliability Theory and Methodology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Rui Kang Belief Reliability Theory and Methodology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Rui Kang; Translated by Qingyuan Zhang
R4,920 Discovery Miles 49 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book, from the perspective of reliability science construction, proposes a new theory called BELIEF RELIABILITY theory on the basis of probability theory, uncertainty theory and chance theory. The main topics include the philosophical basis of reliability science, the principles of reliability science, the criteria of reasonable reliability metrics and the basic theoretical framework and methodology of belief reliability theory. In this book, the belief reliability metric, analysis, design and evaluation methods will provide readers with a brand-new perspective on reliability applications and uncertainty quantification.

Risk-Based Reliability Analysis and Generic Principles for Risk Reduction (Hardcover): Michael T Todinov Risk-Based Reliability Analysis and Generic Principles for Risk Reduction (Hardcover)
Michael T Todinov
R4,119 Discovery Miles 41 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For a long time, conventional reliability analyses have been oriented towards selecting the more reliable system and preoccupied with maximising the reliability of engineering systems. On the basis of counterexamples however, we demonstrate that selecting the more reliable system does not necessarily mean selecting the system with the smaller losses from failures! As a result, reliability analyses should necessarily be risk-based, linked with the losses from failures.
Accordingly, a theoretical framework and models are presented which form the foundations of the reliability analysis and reliability allocation linked with the losses from failures.
An underlying theme in the book is the basic principle for a risk-based design: the larger the cost of failure associated with a component, the larger its minimum necessary reliability level. Even identical components should be designed to different reliability levels if their failures are associated with different losses.
According to a classical definition, the risk of failure is a product of the probability of failure and the cost given failure. This risk measure however cannot describe the risk of losses exceeding a maximum acceptable limit. Traditionally the losses from failures have been 'accounted for' by the average production availability (the ratio of the actual production capacity and the maximum production capacity). As demonstrated in the book by using a simple counterexample, two systems with the same production availability can be characterised by very different losses from failures.
As an alternative, a new aggregated risk measure based on the cumulative distribution of the potential losses has been introducedand the theoretical framework for risk analysis based on the concept potential losses has also been developed. This new risk measure incorporates the uncertainty associated with the exposure to losses and the uncertainty in the consequences given the exposure. For repairable systems with complex topology, the distribution of the potential losses can be revealed by simulating the behaviour of systems during their life-cycle. For this purpose, fast discrete event-driven simulators are presented capable of tracking the potential losses for systems with complex topology, composed of a large number of components. The simulators are based on new, very efficient algorithms for system reliability analysis of systems comprising thousands of components.
An important theme in the book are the generic principles and techniques for reducing technical risk. These have been classified into three major categories: preventive (reducing the likelihood of failure), protective (reducing the consequences from failure) and dual (reducing both, the likelihood and the consequences from failure). Many of these principles (for example: avoiding clustering of events, deliberately introducing weak links, reducing sensitivity, introducing changes with opposite sign, etc.) are discussed in the reliability literature for the first time.
Significant space has been allocated to component reliability. In the last chapter of the book, several applications are discussed of a powerful equation which constitutes the core of a new theory of locally initiated component failure by flaws whose number is a random variable.
This book has been written with the intention to fill two big gaps in the reliability and riskliterature: the risk-based reliability analysis as a powerful alternative to the traditional reliability analysis and the generic principles for reducing technical risk. I hope that the principles, models and algorithms presented in the book will help to fill these gaps and make the book useful to reliability and risk-analysts, researchers, consultants, students and practising engineers.
- Offers a shift in the existing paradigm for conducting reliability analyses.
- Covers risk-based reliability analysis and generic principles for reducing risk.
- Provides a new measure of risk based on the distribution of the potential losses from failure as well as the basic principles for risk-based design.
- Incorporates fast algorithms for system reliability analysis and discrete-event simulators.
- Includes the probability of failure of a structure with complex shape expressed with a simple equation.

Formal Methods in Manufacturing Systems - Recent Advances (Hardcover, New): ZhiWu Li, Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari Formal Methods in Manufacturing Systems - Recent Advances (Hardcover, New)
ZhiWu Li, Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari
R5,447 Discovery Miles 54 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evolving technologies in mass production have led to the development of advanced techniques in the field of manufacturing. These technologies can quickly and effectively respond to various market changes, necessitating processes that focus on small batches of multiple products rather than large, single-product lines. Formal Methods in Manufacturing Systems: Recent Advances explores this shifting paradigm through an investigation of contemporary manufacturing techniques and formal methodologies that strive to solve a variety of issues arising from a market environment that increasingly favors flexible systems over traditional ones. This book will be of particular use to industrial engineers and students of the field who require a detailed understanding of current trends and developments in manufacturing tools. This book is part of the Advances in Civil and Industrial Engineering series collection.

Stochastic Processes - with Applications to Reliability Theory (Hardcover, Edition.): Toshio Nakagawa Stochastic Processes - with Applications to Reliability Theory (Hardcover, Edition.)
Toshio Nakagawa
R4,370 Discovery Miles 43 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Reliability theory is of fundamental importance for engineers and managers involved in the manufacture of high-quality products and the design of reliable systems. In order to make sense of the theory, however, and to apply it to real systems, an understanding of the basic stochastic processes is indispensable. As well as providing readers with useful reliability studies and applications, Stochastic Processes also gives a basic treatment of such stochastic processes as: the Poisson process, the renewal process, the Markov chain, the Markov process, and the Markov renewal process. Many examples are cited from reliability models to show the reader how to apply stochastic processes. Furthermore, Stochastic Processes gives a simple introduction to other stochastic processes such as the cumulative process, the Wiener process, the Brownian motion and reliability applications. Stochastic Processes is suitable for use as a reliability textbook by advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It is also of interest to researchers, engineers and managers who study or practise reliability and maintenance.

Reinventing Mechatronics - Developing Future Directions for Mechatronics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Xiu-Tian Yan, David... Reinventing Mechatronics - Developing Future Directions for Mechatronics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Xiu-Tian Yan, David Bradley, David Russell, Philip Moore
R3,370 Discovery Miles 33 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the latest research on mechatronic systems engineering. By bringing together the most important papers from the 2018 Mechatronics Forum Conference 'Reinventing Mechatronics,' it outlines key trends in research and applications that will define mechatronics for the next 50 years. Mechatronics was established as an engineering discipline over 50 years ago, as the integration of electronics and information technology with mechanical design. Given major technological advances and the growth of systems-level concepts such as Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things, along with Cloud Technologies and Big Data, it's now high time to reconsider the role of mechatronics, particularly within engineering design. Past and ongoing technological changes are impacting how systems are designed and configured in ways that could never have been envisaged when the field of mechatronics was first introduced.

A Unified Statistical Methodology for Modeling Fatigue Damage (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Enrique Castillo, Alfonso Fernandez-Canteli A Unified Statistical Methodology for Modeling Fatigue Damage (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Enrique Castillo, Alfonso Fernandez-Canteli
R3,012 Discovery Miles 30 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an attempt to provide a uni?ed methodology to derive models for fatigue life. This includes S-N, ?-N and crack propagation models. This is not a conventional book aimed at describing the fatigue fundamentals, but rather a book in which the basic models of the three main fatigue approaches, the stress-based, the strain-based and the fracture mechanics approaches, are contemplated from a novel and integrated point of view. On the other hand, as an alternative to the preferential attention paid to deterministic models based on the physical, phenomenological and empirical description of fatigue, their probabilistic nature is emphasized in this book, in which stochastic fatigue and crack growth models are presented. This book is the result of a long period of close collaborationbetween its two authors who, although of di?erent backgrounds, mathematical and mechanical, both have a strong sense of engineering with respect to the fatigue problem. When the authors of this book ?rst approached the fatigue ?eld in 1982 (twenty six years ago), they found the following scenario: 1. Linear, bilinear or trilinear models were frequently proposed by relevant laboratoriesandacademiccenterstoreproducetheW] ohler?eld. Thiswas the case of well known institutions, which justi?ed these models based on clientrequirementsorpreferences. Thisledtotheinclusionofsuchmodels and methods as, for example, the up-and-down, in standards and o?cial practical directives (ASTM, Euronorm, etc.), which have proved to be unfortunate."

Inventory Parameters (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Sanjay Sharma Inventory Parameters (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Sanjay Sharma
R3,559 Discovery Miles 35 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a detailed overview of various parameters/factors involved in inventory analysis. It especially focuses on the assessment and modeling of basic inventory parameters, namely demand, procurement cost, cycle time, ordering cost, inventory carrying cost, inventory stock, stock out level, and stock out cost. In the context of economic lot size, it provides equations related to the optimum values. It also discusses why the optimum lot size and optimum total relevant cost are considered to be key decision variables, and uses numerous examples to explain each of these inventory parameters separately. Lastly, it provides detailed information on parameter estimation for different sectors/products. Written in a simple and lucid style, it offers a valuable resource for a broad readership, especially Master of Business Administration (MBA) students.

Durability of Critical Infrastructure, Monitoring and Testing - Proceedings of the ICDCF 2016 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017):... Durability of Critical Infrastructure, Monitoring and Testing - Proceedings of the ICDCF 2016 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Alexander Kravcov, Elena B. Cherepetskaya, Vaclav Pospichal
R4,954 Discovery Miles 49 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Durability of Critical Infrastructure. Monitoring and Testing held in Satov, Czech Republic from 6 to 9 December 2016. It discusses the developments in the theoretical and practical aspects in the fields of Safety, Sustainability and Durability of the Critical Infrastructure. The contributions are dealing with monitoring and testing of structural and composite materials with a new methods for their using for protection and prevention of the selected objects.

Flow Shop Lot Streaming (Hardcover, Revised ed.): Subhash C. Sarin, Puneet Jaiprakash Flow Shop Lot Streaming (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
Subhash C. Sarin, Puneet Jaiprakash
R3,024 Discovery Miles 30 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lot Streaming is a process of breaking a batch of jobs into smaller lots, and then processing these smaller lots in an overlapping fashion on the machines. This important concept can significantly improve the overall performance of a production process, and thereby make the operation of a manufacturing system lean. Flow Shop Lot Streaming Problems introduces the reader to this significant production process, presents various analysis techniques, and allows the reader to quickly become conversant with the state-of-the-art techniques in order to embark on new research directions. This text begins with an introduction to and a brief historical perspective of the lot streaming problem, and continues with generic mathematical models for this problem. Flow Shop Lot Streaming Problems presents systematic analysis, algorithms, key ideas and illustrative examples using 2-machine, 3-machine, and the general m-machine flow shop lot streaming problems.

Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Harshit K. Dave, J. Paulo Davim Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Harshit K. Dave, J. Paulo Davim
R5,644 Discovery Miles 56 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book covers 3D printing activities by fused deposition modeling process. The two introductory chapters discuss the principle, types of machines and raw materials, process parameters, defects, design variations and simulation methods. Six chapters are devoted to experimental work related to process improvement, mechanical testing and characterization of the process, followed by three chapters on post-processing of 3D printed components and two chapters addressing sustainability concerns. Seven chapters discuss various applications including composites, external medical devices, drug delivery system, orthotic inserts, watertight components and 4D printing using FDM process. Finally, six chapters are dedicated to the study on modeling and optimization of FDM process using computational models, evolutionary algorithms, machine learning, metaheuristic approaches and optimization of layout and tool path.

Probability Distributions in Risk Management Operations (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Constantinos Artikis, Panagiotis Artikis Probability Distributions in Risk Management Operations (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Constantinos Artikis, Panagiotis Artikis
R4,390 Discovery Miles 43 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is about the formulations, theoretical investigations, and practical applications of new stochastic models for fundamental concepts and operations of the discipline of risk management. It also examines how these models can be useful in the descriptions, measurements, evaluations, and treatments of risks threatening various modern organizations. Moreover, the book makes clear that such stochastic models constitute very strong analytical tools which substantially facilitate strategic thinking and strategic decision making in many significant areas of risk management. In particular the incorporation of fundamental probabilistic concepts such as the sum, minimum, and maximum of a random number of continuous, positive, independent, and identically distributed random variables in the mathematical structure of stochastic models significantly supports the suitability of these models in the developments, investigations, selections, and implementations of proactive and reactive risk management operations. The book makes extensive use of integral and differential equations of characteristic functions, mainly corresponding to important classes of mixtures of probability distributions, as powerful analytical tools for investigating the behavior of new stochastic models suitable for the descriptions and implementations of fundamental risk control and risk financing operations. These risk treatment operations very often arise in a wide variety of scientific disciplines of extreme practical importance.

Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control 2004 (Paperback): George Chryssolouris, D. Mourtzis Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control 2004 (Paperback)
George Chryssolouris, D. Mourtzis
R2,158 Discovery Miles 21 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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Laser Shock Peening - Performance and Process Simulation (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed): K. Ding, L. Ye Laser Shock Peening - Performance and Process Simulation (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
K. Ding, L. Ye
R4,036 Discovery Miles 40 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Laser shock peening (LSP) is a relatively new surface treatment for metallic materials. LSP is a process to induce compressive residual stresses using shock waves generated by laser pulses. LSP can greatly improve the resistance of a material to crack initiation and propagation brought on by cyclic loading and fatigue. This pioneering book was the first of its kind to consolidate scattered knowledge into one comprehensive volume. It describes the mechanisms of LSP and its substantial role in improving fatigue performance in terms of modification of microstructure, surface morphology, hardness and strength. In particular it describes numerical simulation techniques and procedures which can be adopted by engineers and research scientists to design, evaluate and optimise LSP processes in practical applications.
Provides for the first time, a comprehensive coverage of this important areaWritten by two world renowned experts

Information Technology for Balanced Manufacturing Systems - IFIP TC 5, WG 5.5 Seventh International Conference on Information... Information Technology for Balanced Manufacturing Systems - IFIP TC 5, WG 5.5 Seventh International Conference on Information Technology for Balanced Automation Systems in Manufacturing and Services, Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, September 4-6, 2006 (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Weiming. Shen
R5,877 Discovery Miles 58 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

BASYS conferences were initially organized to promote the development of balanced automation systems. The first BASYS conference was successfully launched in Victoria, Brazil, in 1995. BASYS'06 is the 7th edition in this series. This book comprises three invited keynote papers and forty-nine regular papers accepted for presentation at the conference. All together, these papers will make significant contributions to the literature of Intelligent Technology for Balanced Manufacturing Systems.

Handbook of Decision Sciences: Volume I (Hardcover): Calanthia Wright Handbook of Decision Sciences: Volume I (Hardcover)
Calanthia Wright
R3,141 Discovery Miles 31 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
An Introduction to Programming with IDL - Interactive Data Language (Paperback): Kenneth P. Bowman An Introduction to Programming with IDL - Interactive Data Language (Paperback)
Kenneth P. Bowman
R1,507 Discovery Miles 15 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In today's information age, scientists and engineers must quickly and efficiently analyze extremely large sets of data. One of the best tools to accomplish this is Interactive Data Language (IDL(R)), a programming and visualization environment that facilitates numerical modeling, data analysis, and image processing. IDL's high-level language and powerful graphics capabilities allow users to write more flexible programs much faster than is possible with other programming languages.
An Introduction to Programming with IDL enables students new to programming, as well as those with experience in other programming languages, to rapidly harness IDL's capabilities: fast, interactive performance; array syntax; dynamic data typing; and built-in graphics. Each concept is illustrated with sample code, including many complete short programs.
-Margin notes throughout the text quickly point readers to the relevant sections of IDL manuals
-End-of-chapter summaries and exercises help reinforce learning
-Students who purchase the book are eligible for a substantial discount on a student version of the IDL software

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems and Transformable Factories (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Anatoli I. Dashchenko Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems and Transformable Factories (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Anatoli I. Dashchenko
R5,744 Discovery Miles 57 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dear reader! In your hand you have the second book from the series "XXI Century Techno- gies. " The first book under the title "Manufacturing Technologies for Machines of the Future" was published by "Springer" in 2003. This book is aimed at solving one of the basic problems in the development of modern machine-building - working out of technologies and manufacturing equipment which would promote the continuous development and improvement of the final product design, rapidly "adaptable" to the requirements of the market as for the quantity, quality, and variety of products manufactured with the lowest cost and minimum time and labor of the product process. In this book the problems of theory and practice of development in the reconfigurable manufacturing systems and transformable factories for various machine-building branches with a focus on automotive industry are discussed. The problems concerning the development of a new class of production systems which in comparison to the flexible manufact- ing systems are composed of a far less quantity of machine-tools (reduced cost of production) are discussed. In comparison to the conventional automated lines (dedicated systems) they make it possible to rapidly transform the equipment for new products manufacturing. The book has some advantages concerning the art of scientific ideas and the presentation of developments.

Product Realization - A Comprehensive Approach (Hardcover, 1st Edition.
2nd Printing. 2008): Mileta Tomovic, Shaoping Wang Product Realization - A Comprehensive Approach (Hardcover, 1st Edition. 2nd Printing. 2008)
Mileta Tomovic, Shaoping Wang
R2,887 Discovery Miles 28 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Product Realization: A Comprehensive Approach is based on selected papers presented at the International Conference on Comprehensive Product Realization 2007 (ICCPR2007). The extended papers will provide the opportunity for scholars from all around the world to discuss their academic programs, identify research opportunities, and initiate joint research programs in the area of comprehensive product realization. Engineering design has evolved from an isolated semi-empirical activity to a highly interconnected, multidisciplinary product realization collaborative process.

The scope of the book will focus on a number of themes within the framework of the conference that are deemed essential to educating the next generation of students and practicing engineers in the area of product realization.

Multi-Disciplinary Engineering for Cyber-Physical Production Systems - Data Models and Software Solutions for Handling Complex... Multi-Disciplinary Engineering for Cyber-Physical Production Systems - Data Models and Software Solutions for Handling Complex Engineering Projects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Stefan Biffl, Arndt Luder, Detlef Gerhard
R5,197 Discovery Miles 51 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book discusses challenges and solutions for the required information processing and management within the context of multi-disciplinary engineering of production systems. The authors consider methods, architectures, and technologies applicable in use cases according to the viewpoints of product engineering and production system engineering, and regarding the triangle of (1) product to be produced by a (2) production process executed on (3) a production system resource. With this book industrial production systems engineering researchers will get a better understanding of the challenges and requirements of multi-disciplinary engineering that will guide them in future research and development activities. Engineers and managers from engineering domains will be able to get a better understanding of the benefits and limitations of applicable methods, architectures, and technologies for selected use cases. IT researchers will be enabled to identify research issues related to the development of new methods, architectures, and technologies for multi-disciplinary engineering, pushing forward the current state of the art.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering - ICRIME-2013 (Hardcover,... Proceedings of the International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering - ICRIME-2013 (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Sehijpal Singh Khangura, Paramjit Singh, Harwinder Singh, Gurinder Singh Brar
R5,726 Discovery Miles 57 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book comprises the proceedings of International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (ICRIME 2013) organized by Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana with support from AICTE, TEQIP, DST and PTU, Jalandhar. This international conference served as a premier forum for communication of new advances and research results in the fields of mechanical engineering. The proceedings reflect the conference's emphasis on strong methodological approaches and focus on applications within the domain of mechanical engineering. The contents of this volume aim to highlight new theoretical and experimental findings in the fields of mechanical engineering and closely related fields, including interdisciplinary fields such as robotics and mechatronics.

Surrogate Model-Based Engineering Design and Optimization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Ping Jiang, Qi Zhou, Xinyu Shao Surrogate Model-Based Engineering Design and Optimization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ping Jiang, Qi Zhou, Xinyu Shao
R5,269 Discovery Miles 52 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book covers some of the most popular methods in design space sampling, ensembling surrogate models, multi-fidelity surrogate model construction, surrogate model selection and validation, surrogate-based robust design optimization, and surrogate-based evolutionary optimization. Surrogate or metamodels are now frequently used in complex engineering product design to replace expensive simulations or physical experiments. They are constructed from available input parameter values and the corresponding output performance or quantities of interest (QOIs) to provide predictions based on the fitted or interpolated mathematical relationships. The book highlights a range of methods for ensembling surrogate and multi-fidelity models, which offer a good balance between surrogate modeling accuracy and building cost. A number of real-world engineering design problems, such as three-dimensional aircraft design, are also provided to illustrate the ability of surrogates for supporting complex engineering design. Lastly, illustrative examples are included throughout to help explain the approaches in a more "hands-on" manner.

Liquid - Liquid Extraction Equipment (Hardcover): J. C. Godfrey Liquid - Liquid Extraction Equipment (Hardcover)
J. C. Godfrey
R11,778 Discovery Miles 117 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years the use of liquid—liquid extraction equipment has attracted widespread interest from all major chemical engineering, petroleum and pharmaceutical companies as well as university-based scientists and engineers. Liquid—Liquid Extraction Equipment presents :

  • a critical analysis of all available information, including practical recommendations
  • new ideas on performance enhancement and equipment selection
  • an up-to-date review of research results on equipment performance
  • illustrations of present understanding using well-known equipment
  • a concise survey of past, present and forthcoming procedures
The combination of the historical aspects of the subject, with extensive references and illustrations, make this a unique information source. All researchers, in industry and academia, using this type of equipment will find Liquid—Liquid Extraction Equipment an authoritative reference work and a solid basis for future research projects.
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