Facility layout and design is an important component of a business’s overall operations, both in terms of maximizing the effectiveness of the production process and meeting the needs of employees. The ...

An optimal coal pile design takes into account the site-specific (and often conflicting) needs of a new power plant early in its design — rather than using whatever land is available after the plant ...

With the advent of higher gas and oil prices, solid fuel is making a comeback. Solid fuel plants must overcome several obstacles, however, including higher capital costs, longer construction periods ...

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Lean manufacturers have a leg up on speeding products to market, reducing costs and keeping customers happy. In this overview, I’ll share how to engineer, set up and manage the project for a lean ...

Define the steps your organization must take into account when planning a facility reconfiguration or expansion. Understand key considerations for the expansion. Identify constraints so that your ...

Many customers overlook the steam turbine and generator when evaluating a gas turbine upgrade, leaving potential megawatts and heat-rate improvements untapped. This webinar will educate participants ...

Factory-simulation software is so sophisticated, it is now possible to simulate individual tools used during the production process. In today's highly competitive marketplace, manufacturers use the ...

Facility layout optimization and design represent critical facets in the efficient management of manufacturing and service operations. At its core, the discipline focuses on arranging facilities, ...