Framework for a flexible, real-time controller for automated material transport systems /

"plugged-in" and implemented. The dispatching, plann' ing

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Edlabadkar, Abhay, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:"plugged-in" and implemented. The dispatching, plann' ing
A control configuration is the sequence in which the
algorithm can also be used to run different material
and scheduling algorithms should be developed taking the
and therefore, the material transport system layout must be
attributes of the material transport system layout. The
automated material transport systems. The material transport
controller is designed to control material transport systems
controller is thus flexible in nature and can be used to
dedicated controller capable of accepting transportation
different control configurations can be easily implemented.
dispatching, planning or scheduling algorithm can be
dispatching, route planning and scheduling functions are
having automated material transport equipment, which have a
implement different strategies for dispatching, planning and
invoked by the MTC. The proposed material transport
layout representation into consideration. Hence, the same
manufacturing facility is to move raw materials, work-in-
material transport controller (MTC) is flexible because any
material transport controller is significantly reduced.
material transport controller to control the MTS. A layout
presents a framework for a flexible, real-time controller for
process, finished parts, tools and supplies from one location
representation schema is proposed for describing the
represented so that the layout information can be used by the
scheduling without having to rebuild the entire controller.
tasks. The proposed MTC can be used to control different MTS
The functions of a material transport system (MTS) in a
Therefore, the development time and cost of creating a new
to another in an efficient and timely manner. This thesis
transport systems. Another feature of this MTC is that
Item Description:"Major subject: Industrial Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:vii, 88 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.