Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada - Industrial Engineering and Management Syllabus



B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
III Year - II Semester


Unit I

Introduction

Definition of Industrial Engineering (I.E.), development, applications, role of an industrial engineer, differences between production management and industrial engineering, quantitative tools of IE and productivity measurement.

Concepts of management, importance, functions of management, scientific management, Taylor's principles, theory X and theory Y, Fayol's principles of management.

Unit II

Plant Layout
Factors governing plant location, types of production layouts, advantages and disadvantages of process layout and product layout, applications, quantitative techniques for optimal design of layouts, plant maintenance, preventive and breakdown maintenance

Unit III

Operations Management
Importance, types of production, applications, work study, method study and time study, work sampling, PMTS, micro-motion study, rating techniques, MTM, work factor system, principles of Ergonomics, flow process charts, string diagrams and Therbligs.


Unit IV

Statistical Quality Control
Quality control, its importance, SQC, sampling inspection, types, Control charts - X and R - charts X and S charts and their applications, numerical examples

Unit V

Resource Management
Concept of human resource management, personnel management and industrial relations, functions of personnel management, Job-evaluation, its importance and types, merit rating, quantitative methods, wage incentive plans, types

Unit VI

Total Quality Management
zero defect concept, quality circles, implementation, applications, ISO quality systems, six sigma - definition, basic concepts

Unit VII

Value Analysis
Value engineering, implementation procedure, enterprise resource planning and supply chain management

Unit VIII

Project Management
PERT, CPM - differences and applications, critical path, determination of floats, importance, project crashing, smoothing and numerical examples

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Industrial Engineering and Management by O.P. Khanna, Khanna Publishers,
2. Industrial Engineering and Production Management, Martand Telsang, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi

Reference Books:



Comments

The topic "differences between production management and industrial engineering" is an important one. Actually, the difference between pure mechanical engineering and industrial engineering in mechanical engineering discipline also needs to be clarified at this stage. Similarly difference betwee design of a system done by engineers and managers to give outputs required by the potential users has to be distinguished with redesign done by industrial engineers to minimize resource use by identifying and eliminating waste in the first or primary design solution.

In many of the topics of the syllabus, there is original design done engineers and managers with the academic and practical specialization in that topic. The industrial engineers are given the design to do efficiency or productivity analysis and improve it in the dimension.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Charles E. Bedaux - Industrial Engineering and Scientific Management Consultant




Charles E. Bedaux was born in Paris in 1886 on 26 October and migrated to the United States early in the 20th century. He became an American citizen and developed himself to become one of the pioneering contributors to the field of scientific management.

Bedaux worked out various ideas about measuring human energy: these provided the basis for the innovative work study programs that lead to startling improvements in productivity.

Bedaux introduced the concept of rating assessment in timing work. He adhered to Gilbreth's introduction of a rest allowance to allow recovery from fatigue. He is also known for extending the range of techniques employed in work study, including value analysis.

In 1916, Charles Bedaux established his first management consultancy firm in Cleveland. The firm can be considered to be one of the first professional management consultancy firms in the world and its success led to the creation of a string of consultancy firms, firstly in the USA and later in Europe. In 1926 the British Bedaux Company was formed, followed by companies all over Europe, Africa, Australia and the East. Some of the leading consultancy firms of today have their roots with Bedaux.

Bedaux had a strong streak of idealism and believed that his improved production methods were important to the whole world. He preached to industrialists about the need to consider other people and not just profits. This philosophy achieved results.

Charles Bedaux bought the sixteenth century Chateau de Cand in France, where he lived with his American wife Fern.  Charles Bedaux had  business dealings  with  the allied forces as well as the Germans, previous to, and in the beginning of the second world war. He was flown from North Africa to the United States in 1944 to investigate his legal position regarding dealing with Germans. He died before a formal charge was entered.

After the war, various Bedaux companies all over the world continued their work, some of them with new names and new management; all of them with the same philosophy: giving true attention to people in organisations pays off in terms of motivation and productivity.


The Canadian director George Ungar published in 1995, after 16 years of research and gathering of material, a TV documentary of 100 minutes with the title "The Champagne Safari". In this documentary the life of Charles E. Bedaux has been presented in the most fascinating way and put into relation to the economical developments of the first half of the 20th century. This movie is a must-see for every person who has an interest in the history of  scientific management, industrial engineering and management consultancy..


The management systems and tools have developed far away from the original techniques and tools. Still the essential working principles are based on the traditional doctrines: looking and listening carefully to people, understanding their working processes, assessing and developing opportunities for improvement, establishing fair standards and providing stimulating conditions.

http://www.bedaux.com/com/bedaux/charlesbedaux.php

Monday, December 15, 2014

Productivity and IE in Soya Bean Processing





Improving Productivity in Soya-Bean Processing Through the Design and Fabrication of Double Action
Decoating and Separation Machine
C. Agulanna, E.C Oriaku and J.C Edeh
Projects Development Institute (PRODA), PMB 01609 Enugu, Nigeria
2011 paper
http://jeteas.scholarlinkresearch.org/articles/Improving%20Productivity%20in%20Soya-Bean%20Processing.pdf



A TYPICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT SCHEME OF SOYOIL PROCESSING INDUSTRY
India Case Study
http://www.apo-tokyo.org/gp/31pagpdp/rama/water_treatment.pdf


DO'S AND DON'TS IN SOY PROCESSING INDUSTRY
http://www.apo-tokyo.org/gp/31pagpdp/rama/dos_and_donts.pdf



Soya Tech Website - USA
http://www.soyatech.com/

Soy Milk Plants - India
http://www.sspindia.com/soymilk-plant.html

Friday, December 5, 2014

UNEP Launches Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities




The Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities 

Rio de Janeiro, 18 June 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have unveiled today at the Rio+20 summit in Brazil a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world.

The Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities will work with local and national governments, the private sector and civil society groups to promote energy efficient buildings, efficient water use, sustainable waste management and other activities.


Cities with populations of 500,000 or more are invited to join the initiative, which aims to attract 200 members by 2015.


Today, urban areas account for 50 percent of all waste, generate 60-80 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions and consume 75 percent of natural resources. In terms of space they occupy only 3 percent of the Earth's surface.

Water savings of 30 percent, and energy saving of up to 50 percent can be achieved in cities with limited investment and encouraging behavioral change, according to UNEP.

The green initiatives in cities can provide employment to some 20 million people in the wind, solar and biofuel industries by 2030.

The Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities will support sustainability efforts in cities with the following core activities:

Promoting research on resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production
Providing access and advice for city decision-makers on technical expertise, capacity building and funding opportunities for improving resource efficiency
Creating a network for cities and organizations to exchange experiences and peer-review projects for mutual benefit


"Decoupling economic growth from unsustainable resource use and environmental impacts-especially in urban areas - underpins the transition to a low-carbon, resource efficient green economy",



"The new Global Initiative for Resource Efficiency Cities aims to provide cities with a common framework for assessing environmental performance and encouraging innovative sustainability measures. In the context of rapid urbanization and growing pressures on natural resources, there is an urgent need for co-ordinated action on urban sustainability. This is essential both for preventing irreversible degradation of resources and ecosystems, and for realizing the multiple benefits of greener cities, from savings through energy-efficient buildings, or the health and climate benefits of cleaner fuels and vehicles."

The initiative has already been backed by a broad range of international institutions, such as UN-Habitat, the World Bank, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), Cities Alliance, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Veolia Environment Institute, Bioregional, Urban Environmental Accords Members Alliance and International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).

Several cities have already come on board, including the City of Sao Paulo, Malmo, Heidelberg, Quezon City, Gwangju, with national interest having been expressed by Japan, Brazil, France and the United States.

The strong, early interest in this initiative is further evidence that cities, which generate 80 percent of global GDP, understand they are the key decision-makers and implementers of the necessary steps required to move our societies towards a more sustainable pattern of consumption and production,

There was an initiative of  C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group earlier.

Sustainable Cities: Making it Happen  - A Report


The practical steps that cities can take towards resource efficiency are the focus of a new UNEP report, also launched today at Rio+20.

Using case studies from China, Brazil, Germany and a host of other countries, Sustainable, Resource Efficient Cities in the 21st Century: Making it Happen, highlights opportunities for city leaders to improve waste and water management, energy efficiency, urban transportation, and other key sectors.

Among the projects highlighted in the report is the Masdar City development in the United Arab Emirates, which is acting as a test-bed for the development of the skills, innovation and markets required for realizing the eco-city concept at a large scale.

The report also examines several initiatives that aim to meet the rising energy demands of urban centres, in a sustainable way.

Renewable energy feed-in tariff strategies in Germany, for example, have allowed the city of Freiburg to invest in photovoltaic, wind and other renewable energy systems, which now supply over 8 percent of the city's total energy demand. Household energy consumption has been decreased by up to 80 percent due to Freiburg's energy-efficient housing standards.


Integration: Cities need to move beyond merely conducting environmental impact assessments before implementing new developments. In addition to a conservation approach towards greening, the livability of cities and social equality measures should be taken into account.

Governance: Tackling climate change and advancing urban sustainability requires an integrated, consultative approach involving local communities and civil society groups, as well traditional decision-makers.

Smart Urban Design: Supporting low-footprint design that targets public transport, pedestrian zones and cycle lanes and promote compact, multi-use urban development

Finance: Tax incentives and subsidies can be used to stimulate the up-take of green technologies.

Technology Transfer: Transfer of technology and skills to developing countries should be adapted to suit local context, not simply 'off-the-shelf' solutions from the developed world. Capacity building on management and maintenance is an important part of technology and skills transfer.

Innovation: Supporting and/or establishing educational and research bodies that can support the development of skills, capabilities and networks on urban sustainability.

The Feasibility Study on the Development of an Urban CDM



A second UNEP report, also launched today, examines  how cities can better access climate finance through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The Feasibility Study on the Development of an Urban CDM, recommends reforming the existing CDM to allow for methodologies geared towards cities. It also recommends the development of a CDM programme of activities for pilot cities that would inform the future development of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions and assist in the transition to a green economy.

http://www.unep.org/newscentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=2688&ArticleID=9179


2014

One of the first projects of this initiative was to conduct a mapping exercise as part of a  comprehensive review on resource efficiency in cities. In partnership with Sustainable Cities International and, Infrangilis, Travisia Partners identified what  stakeholders and organizations are doing in relation to resource efficiency as well as identified the most appropriate areas for UNEP intervention in the sector.

Sustaianble Cities International secured a second contract to produce a background paper on city level resource efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and carry out a two-day workshop as a parallel event at the World Urban Forum in Medellin, Colombia. This project was conducted as a partnership between Fundacion Corona, the Latin American Network for Democratic, Fair and Sustainable Cities. Practitioners from four cities of the LAC region attended as well as representatives from UNEP, and a final report was produced that included suggestions for priority areas where UNEP initiatives could add value in the region.
http://www.travesiapartners.com/work/unep-global-initiative-for-resource-efficient-cities/