Day 3 :
Keynote Forum
Mohsen A Jafari
Rutgers University, USA
Keynote: Models and tools to plan and manage distributed energy resources (DER)
Biography:
Mohsen A Jafari is a Professor and Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rutgers University and is a Principal at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, where he overseas Transportation Safety Resource Center and Information Management Group. His current research interests include control and optimization of large complex systems in transportation and energy applications. He has been Principal or Co-Principal to over $18.0M R&D funding from the US and international government agencies and industry. His work has led to three patents and a number of major technological advances and product development in transportation, in energy and in manufacturing. He actively collaborates with universities and national labs in the US and abroad. He has advised seventeen PhD theses and nine Postdoctoral & Research Fellows. Presently, he is advising additional seven PhD theses. He is a Member of IEEE and was recipient of the IEEE excellence award in service and research, SAP curriculum award and two Transportation safety awards. He has authored and co-authored 70+ refereed publications, over 60 conference proceedings and has made over 100 invited and contributed presentations around the world. He has been Consultant to several fortune 500 companies and national and international government agencies.
Abstract:
A vision shared by many experts is that future communities (residential, commercial and industrial) will be nearly self sufficient in their energy production and will adopt distributed energy resources, energy storage and sustainable demand side management measures. It is also expected that consumers will be able to respond to real time pricing of energy in retail market and intelligently plan for their energy use. In this talk we will discuss models and tools that support DER planning and control for such energy smart communities and systems. These models integrate engineering features of distributed resources, demand side dynamics and externalities such as weather patterns, price of fuel and energy market dynamics. We also argue that planning for such capital-intensive systems should take into account both short-term and long-tem volatilities. We conclude our talk with some notes on energy networks and hubs of the future.
- Track 4: Ergonomics
Session Introduction
Emmanuel S Eneyo
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA
Title: Strategic approach to competence-based training and development: A case example for oil and gas industry
Biography:
Emmanuel S Eneyo is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA. He is an Educator interested in industrial applications of production systems management with primary focus in the emerging concepts of project management, lean six-sigma production, supply chain logistics management and knowledge-based systems management. He has over 20 years of combined industrial work and consulting experiences with such companies as Bechtel Power Corporation, Rockwell International, Rohr Industries, Roho International, American Steel Foundries, Sierra International, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Nigeria Limited, to name a few.
Abstract:
Current front-line operations and maintenance of oil and gas facilities in Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Nigeria are carried out under the design of pneumatic process control requiring the physical intervention of the operators in certain critical processes such as start-up, shutdown, production optimization etc. The planned implementation of ROCI (Remote Operations Capability Implementation) introduces a whole new approach to the operations and maintenance of the oil and gas facilities with the view of adding value to the company. Thus, the ROCI solution approach based on electronic design will embody several strategic and operational advantages such as fire and gas detection, electronic data collection, remote operation and control, alarm and shutdown, security surveillance, to name just a few. However, the stark difference between the pneumatic/analog operating environment and the electronic/digital operating environment necessitates a well-thought out competence-based training and development strategy for operations and maintenance personnel. To accomplish this strategic shift, managers, consultants and line personnel need to start focusing on the links between the various functions within the company especially as the links relate to the production of oil and gas. In this report, the design of a competence-based training and development strategy is discussed with perceived challenges.
R. T. Vyavahare
Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur, India.
Title: Postural Analysis of Male Worker Operating Maize Thresher cum Dehusker
Biography:
R. T. Vyavahare has completed his Masters Degree in Engg. from Shivaji University and is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engg. from Solapur University, Solapur, India. He has published/presented more than 10 papers in reputed journals/conferences.
Abstract:
In this paper, postural analysis of the key working postures of the worker during operation of maize threshing cum Dehusking machine is presented. Maize is one of the most versatile emerging crops with wider adaptability under varied agro-climatic conditions. Though machines are being used for the threshing of maize, still many activities during threshing are required to be done manually. In this study Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), lift/lower analysis and biomechanics analysis are carried out. The RULA analysis of all the five postures in the study gives a final RULA score as 7 for each posture which means that investigation and changes are needed immediately. Lift lower analysis shows that acceptable weight is 7 kg, which is less than the actual weight handled by the operator. Also, biomechanics analysis shows that the L4-L5 moment, L4-L5 compression, body load compression, axial twist compression, flex./ext. compression, and L4/L5 joint shear values are more than the acceptable. Thus, the analyses show that postures are not good and may cause musculoskeletal problems to the workers and need to be changed in order to make operations more user friendly, comfortable and efficient. In this work, Delmia V5 tools like Digital Human Manikin (DHM) and human activity analysis are used.
Zahra Zamanian
Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran
Title: Investigation of shift work disorders among security personnel of the hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Biography:
Zahra Zamanian is a Associate Professor at Occupational Health Department, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract:
Background and Objectives: In today’s advanced world resulting from the improvement of technology, societies tend to encounter a large number of problems and accidents. In case an event takes place, hospitals and the treatment staff have to take care of the patients. Moreover, university’s security personnel are responsible for the security of the hospital, patients’ lives, and the modern, expensive facilities of the hospital. Such personnel are classified as shift workers and are exposed to health disturbing factors more than other shift workers. Materials and Methods: The present study was a case-control one whose sampling was carried out through census. The study was conducted among 130 security personnel as well as 130 unexposed employees among the security guards working day shifts and the office workers. The unexposed individuals were not working in shifts, but were similar to the shift workers regarding age and health status. Data were collected using SOS (Survey of Shift Workers) questionnaire as well as measuring height, weight, and blood pressure of the shift workers in their work shifts. Results: The findings revealed a significant difference between the two groups regarding the increase in blood pressure, sleep disorders, dissatisfaction in individual , family , and social lives, as well as increase in psychological, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, these disorders were significantly higher among the shift workers. Conclusion: The study results suggest the necessity to pay more attention to the shift workers’ needs and problems, involving them in planning the shift schedules, and improving their working conditions.
Biography:
Elena Laudante is a PhD student of PhD in Environment, Design and Innovation at the DICDEA Departments of Civil Engineering, Design, Construction and Environment of the Second University of Naples; degree in Industrial Design, Design and Management of Products and Services for Industrial Districts.
Abstract:
This contribution proposes to analyze Digital Manufacturing, a new approuch of process in different industrial areas used to define and manage a process of manufacturing in simulation environment through the use of simulation tools in order to simultaneously create the definition of the product and the production process and to obtain a saving of production costs, higher quality of the product and attention of the operator. Through process engineering will be possible to create the definition of a process in a virtual environment related to equipment, assembly, layout, ergonomics, resources, giving immediately feedback regarding the industrial producibility. The new virtual instruments will be to support the design of a production line in the automotive industry that will prevent inefficiencies and problems in the process of assembly of a vehicle, analyzing the interaction between the operator and the production system, the man-machine and human-environment during the production process. It will investigate design and digital manufacturing and application possibilities supported by the control of digital tools to define new formal and functional configurations and the development of new innovative products based on performance requirements and specific needs and expectations of the operator. The presence of ergonomics will increase the comfort of the operator and the overall performance of the production system, improving the quality of the workplace, the tools of work and performance of the operator, preventing accidents or occupational diseases. It’s essential to acquire an analysis methodology through an interdisciplinary approach resorting to the competences of several specific areas reaching to innovation process: design, engineering, occupational medicine.
PanDetector – Sustainable Fire Prevention Devices using Light and Oxygen Sensor
Industrial Engineering Department, ITS, Indonesia
Title: PanDetector – Sustainable Fire Prevention Devices using Light and Oxygen Sensor
Biography:
Mushonnifun Faiz Sugihartanto was born in Malang on January 31st, 1994. His activity now become Head of Scientific Department of Muslim Society ITS. He also become undergraduate student of Industrial Engineering Department, ITS.
Abstract:
Indonesia is the country that situated between two continents, Asia and Australia. This country also situated between Hindia and Pacific Oceans. With this geography location, Indonesia has two seasons, it’s rainy and dry seasons. In the dry season, the eletricity consumtion of Indonesian’s people has increase, because many people use Air Conditioner. Unfortunately, most of peoples’ knowledge about electricity is bad, so they usually use “jack†or T to parallelize the electric current. For example, one jack use to turn on television, radio, fan, fridge, etc. It can cause short circuit and the worst effect is can cause fire. Because that, we need some product that cheap and has innovation to prevent the fire. It called PanDetector. This product have many functions. There are as a fireguard, room fragrances, mosquito repellent, aroma theraphy, and interior element. To measure the degree of innovation of PanDetector, it has compared with Fire Alarm System. Using Voice of Customer that contain Quality Function Deployment and House of Quality, it can provide the product that appropriate with market request. To compile QFD, it must be determined the attribute of product. Then, do some benchmarking with the competitor. After that, count the Important Rate, Relative Importance Index, and weight. The result, it can generate the Interaction Matrix. From the Interaction Matrix, it can knew the attribute that have highest influence. After that, we create many concepts, then select the best by scoring system. The result of the product spesicfications are made from stainless steel, oval, use orange aroma theraphy, and have medium size.
- Track 9: Construction Management
Session Introduction
Adil K Al-Tamimi
American University of Sharjah, UAE
Title: Application of TQM in construction sites
Biography:
Adil K. Al-Tamimi is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the American University of Sharjah and Director of the Institute of Materials Systems (IMS). He has been with AUS since August 2000. Prior to this, he was a lecturer (assistant professor) with University of Paisley in Scotland (1997-2000). He was Founding Member of the International Advanced Concrete and Masonry Centre at the same university (1991-1997) with a long outreach history with UK construction industries. After graduation, he worked for three years as a site engineer with the National Company of Contracts & Construction. Dr. Al-Tamimi has a PhD in Civil Engineering (Structures) and an MSc in Civil Engineering (Structures), both from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (1990 and 1987, respectively). He earned a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, in 1977. He is registered with many professional engineering societies such the Concrete Society-UK and the UAE Society of Engineers, and is a Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers.
Abstract:
Safety in any construction project can be realized when it is carefully implemented. Several factors would be considered such as the budget, time constraints, acceptable level of safety and the quality of the finished product. Safety management is important as it will lower the chances of fatal accidents and thus excludes any extra costs. Total Safety Management (TSM) principles and its relation with the Total Quality Management (TQM) have been applied in this research. A survey was designed, conducted and analyzed to obtain feedback from engineers working in different companies. The study showed that engineers blamed each other and none of them accepted responsibility. The outcome of the study also showed that 80.3% of the respondents admitted that the visibility and activity of leadership in different activities in their sites result in safer work area whereas 72.1% of the respondents believed that wrong formwork and scaffolding design are the major reasons of construction fatal accidents in their organizations. The survey indicated that 80.4% of the engineers who filled the survey were implementing all safety and health procedures to avoid accidents; however the number of these accidents is still high.