Robust concurrent concept selection and system synthesis

Wei Chen; Janet K. Allen; Farrokh Mistree

Robust concurrent concept selection and system synthesis

Wei Chen^*, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree

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Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a concurrent approach to preliminary system design by using a modification of Taguchi's method of robust design. It is possible to model interactions among component concept selections and synthesis of system variables. This approach also can improve computational efficiency and provide more design knowledge for the conceptual design of complex engineering systems. This technique is effective in dealing with both discrete and continuous variables simultaneously in design. We illustrate our approach by the preliminary design of a solar powered irrigation system. The selections of critical component concepts are integrated with the determination of system variables, i.e., the thermodynamic operating parameters.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	20th Design Automation Conference
Publisher	ASME
Pages	141-149
Number of pages	9
Volume	69-1
State	Published - Dec 1 1994
Event	Proceedings of the 1994 ASME Design Technical Conferences. Part 1 (of 2) - Minneapolis, MN, USA Duration: Sep 11 1994 → Sep 14 1994

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Other	Proceedings of the 1994 ASME Design Technical Conferences. Part 1 (of 2)
City	Minneapolis, MN, USA
Period	9/11/94 → 9/14/94

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