An efficient heuristic for scheduling batches of parts in a flexible flow system

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) are a class of automated systems that can be used to improve productivity in batch manufacturing. Four stages of decision making have been defined for an FMS—the design, planning, scheduling, and control stages. This research focuses on the planning stage, and specifically in the area of scheduling batches of parts through the system.The literature to date on the FMS planning stage has mostly focused on the machine grouping, tool loading, and parttype selection problems. Our research carries the literature a step further by addressing the problem of scheduling batches of parts. Due to the use of serial-access material-handling systems in many FMSs, the batch-scheduling problem is modeled for a flexible flow system (FFS). This model explicitly accounts for setup times between batches that are dependent on their processing sequence.A heuristic procedure is developed for this batch-scheduling problem—the Maximum Savings (MS) heuristic. The MS heuristic is based upon the savings in time associated with a particular sequence and selecting the one with the maximum savings. It uses a two-phase method, with the savings being calculated in phase I, while a branch-and-bound procedure is employed to seek the best heuristic solution in phase II. Extensive computational results are provided for a wide variety of problems. The results show that the MS heuristic provides good-quality solutions.     

Evaluating the design of flexible manufacturing systems

Evaluating the design of flexible manufacturing systems is complex. Developing a measure of performance useful for evaluating alternate designs continues to be interesting. Here, total productivity of the system is proposed as an appropriate measure. Specification of parameters based upon strategic considerations for this measure are discussed. Finally, the usefulness of the measure is demonstrated through an example.     

A decision-making approach to the operation of flexible manufacturing systems

This paper introduces a generic decision-making framework for assigning resources of a manufacturing system to production tasks. Resources are broadly defined production units, such as machines, human operators, or material handling vehicles; and tasks are activities performed by resources. In the specific context of FMS, resources correspond to individual machines; tasks correspond to operations to be performed on parts. The framework assumes a hierarchical structure of the system and calls for the execution of four consecutive steps to make a decision for the assignment of a resource to a task. These steps are 1) establishment of decision-making criteria, 2) formation of alternative assignments, 3) estimation of the consequences of the assignments, and 4) selection of the best alternative assignment. This framework has been applied to an existing FMS as an operational policy that decides what task will be executed on which resource of this FMS. Simulation runs provide some initial results of the application of this policy. It is shown that the policy provides flexibility in terms of system performance and computational effort.     

多量程数据采集记录装置的设计

通常的数据采集与记录装置不易实现多量程测量。通过对标度方程进行分析得知,要改变量程只须改变两个参数——标度因子和量程下限。我们设计了一个使用单片机的多量程数据采集和记录装置,能处理多达256种量程。本文叙述了算法分析、硬件和软件的设计以及该装置的性能指标。     

介绍《电工电子实践课程丛书》--东南大学电工电子系列实践课程教改成果之一

本文介绍由东南大学组织编写，东南大学出版社出版的《电工电子实践课程丛书》的编写背景，每本教材内容的简要内容，特色与使用情况。     

Computational Schemes for Flexible,Nonlinear Multi-Body Systems

This paper deals with the development of computational schemes for the dynamic analysis of flexible, nonlinear multi-body systems. The focus of the investigation is on the derivation of unconditionally stable time integration schemes for these types of problem. At first, schemes based on Galerkin and time discontinuous Galerkin approximations applied to the equations of motion written in the symmetric hyperbolic form are proposed. Though useful, these schemes require casting the equations of motion in the symmetric hyperbolic form, which is not always possible for multi-body applications. Next, unconditionally stable schemes are proposed that do not rely on the symmetric hyperbolic form. Both energy preserving and energy decaying schemes are derived that both provide unconditionally stable schemes for nonlinear multi-body systems. The formulation of beam and flexible joint elements, as well as of the kinematic constraints associated with universal and revolute joints. An automated time step selection procedure is also developed based on an energy related error measure that provides both local and global error levels. Several examples of simulation of realistic multi-body systems are presented which illustrate the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed schemes, and demonstrate the need for unconditional stability and high frequency numerical dissipation.     

基于OSEK规范的网络管理的研究与改进

首先论述了基于OSEK规范的网络管理特点并对OSEK网络管理的工作机制进行了详细分析;在基于OSEK网络管理特点和工作机制的基础上,对OSEK网络管理在以太网上的扩展、资源占有率优化和实时性提高几个方面给出了解决方案。