Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Scott, Harold A.
URN	etd-11292012-040317
Title	Design and evaluation methodology for computer-controlled manufacturing systems
Degree	PhD
Department	Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Davis, Robert P. Committee Chair Agee, Marvin H. Committee Member Nunnally, Charles E. Committee Member Tanchoco, J. M. A. Committee Member Wysk, R. A. Committee Member
Keywords	Manufacturing processes
Date of Defense	1982-12-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract A methodology is developed to determine cost—effective hierarchical computer control network designs for flexible manufacturing systems. By modeling the hierarchical control system (HCS) as a resource allocation problem, an optimal hardware configuration is identified using dynamic programing. Being independent of specific computer hardware technology, the model can address present and future automated manufacturing systems. A simulation model is developed to evaluate operational dynamics of the specified system configuration, analyze HCS component performance characteristics, and evaluate hardware and software in real simulation time. The model also simulates continuous system dynamics, as found in optimal adaptive control systems.
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