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Tool selection and kitting : technical and organizational issues
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Boeing South Carolina builds the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the world's first composite-skinned wide-body jet. This new manufacturing facility is evolving to meet the demands of building this complex aircraft. One of the ...
Optimizing procurement and handling costs in a utility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
We propose a novel method to quantify the cost of activities involved in the picking portion of order fulfillment. We adapt the general method of picking cost quantification to the specific situation of TP&G, a publicly ...
Why engineering? : descriptive study mapping the motivations of aspiring engineers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
As the importance of technology and innovation grows with the progression of society, so does the importance of engineers. Because of this, the engineering disciplines come with promise of good salaries and job security, ...
Cost prediction via quantitative analysis of complexity in U.S. Navy shipbuilding
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
As the sophistication and technology of ships increases, U.S. Navy shipbuilding must be an effective and cost-efficient acquirer of technology-dense one-of-a-kind ships all while meeting significant cost and schedule ...
Ion implantation for figure correction of high-resolution x-ray telescope mirrors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Fabricating mirrors for future high-resolution, large-aperture x-ray telescopes continues to challenge the x-ray astronomy instrumentation community. Building a large-aperture telescope requires thin, lightweight mirrors; ...
Dynamic modeling and control strategies for a micro-CSP plant with thermal storage powered by the Organic Rankine cycle
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems are gaining ground as a means of effectively providing sustainable energy. Coupling small-scale ORCs powered by scroll expander- generators with solar thermal collectors and storage can ...
Comparison of analytical and numerical approaches for determining failure of ring-stiffened cylindrical shells
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Pump-sizing software tool for small-scale solar-powered irrigation systems in water-scarce conditions : a case study in Uttar Pradesh
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Two small-scale well-irrigation systems in rural Uttar Pradesh which had previously operated via diesel pumps have been modified to operate via solar pumps. The regions where the irrigation systems are located are currently ...
Design of educational engineering projects fabricated with the laser-cutter and CNC wire bender
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
The aim of this investigation is to design educational project enclosures for engineering students at MIT that utilize the laser-cutter, CNC "DiWire" wire bender and various other mechanical engineering tools. Introducing ...
Syngas production using a catalytic engine
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
There are many industrial processes, such as shale hydraulic fracturing, where small throughput of natural gas is considered a low-value waste or, at best, a nuisance. The natural gas is remote from potential users or from ...