Systematic Layout Planning of a Radiology Reporting Area to Optimize Radiologists’ Performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s10278-017-0036-9
Abstract: Optimizing radiologists’ performance is a major priority for managers of health services/systems, since the radiologists’ reporting activity imposes a severe constraint on radiology productivity. Despite that, methods to optimize radiologists’ reporting workplace layout are scarce… read more here.
Keywords: layout planning; radiology; optimize radiologists; radiologists performance ... See more keywords
A heuristic approach for the double row layout problem
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DOI: 10.1007/s10479-020-03617-5
Abstract: In the double row layout problem, we wish to position n machines on two parallel rows in order to minimize the cost of material flow among machines. The problem is NP-hard and has applications in… read more here.
Keywords: double row; layout problem; layout; row layout ... See more keywords
Minimizing the TID effects due to gamma rays by using diamond layout for MOSFETs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10854-019-00747-w
Abstract: This manuscript describes an experimental comparative study of effects of the total ionizing dose (TID) on the main electrical parameters and figures of merit of Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) implemented with two different layout… read more here.
Keywords: gate; gamma rays; layout; diamond layout ... See more keywords
A decomposition-based algorithm for the double row layout problem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2019.08.015
Abstract: Abstract The double row layout problem (DRLP) is a common pattern of facility layout problem, which has practical applications in flexible manufacturing systems. The double row layout problem is vital to save transportation cost and… read more here.
Keywords: double row; layout; layout problem; row layout ... See more keywords
An industrial facility layout design method considering energy saving based on surplus rectangle fill algorithm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.06.105
Abstract: Abstract The facility layout design within a plant is a key step in the process of chemical engineering design. A good layout can save capital cost, energy and natural resource. The aim of this work… read more here.
Keywords: energy; floor; layout design; cost ... See more keywords
A Tailored Fuzzy Simulation Integrated with a Fuzzy DEA Method for a Resilient Facility Layout Problem: A Case Study of a Refrigerator Injection Process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.11.214
Abstract: Abstract When a process diagnosed as a bottleneck in a manufacturing system, we can improve its performance by redesigning the layout of facilities. In this study, the facilities are considered resilient for the first time,… read more here.
Keywords: study; process; injection process; simulation ... See more keywords
Damping behavior investigation and optimization of the structural layout of load-bearing biological materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2016.12.003
Abstract: Abstract Load-bearing biological materials, such as bone and nacre, exhibit superior mechanical properties to support and/or protect biological functionalities. To achieve this, an important ability of such materials is to effectively shield external dynamic impacts.… read more here.
Keywords: damping behavior; load bearing; bearing biological; layout ... See more keywords
Solving a big-scaled hospital facility layout problem with meta-heuristics algorithms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2019.10.006
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of the hospital facility layout problem is to place the polyclinics, laboratories and radiology units within the predefined boundaries in such way that minimize the movement cost of patients and healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: facility layout; hospital; meta; layout ... See more keywords
Automatic layout of 2D free-form shapes based on geometric similarity feature searching and fuzzy matching
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.04.019
Abstract: Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) irregular layout is widely applied in various manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal cutting, shipbuilding, and electronic component placement. An efficient layout algorithm can effectively improve the material utilization, thereby reducing manufacturing… read more here.
Keywords: fuzzy matching; free form; form; geometric similarity ... See more keywords
Investigation of array layout of tidal stream turbines on energy extraction efficiency
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106775
Abstract: Abstract A two-dimensional model based on OpenTidalFarm is applied to simulate tidal stream flow around turbines. The model is governed by shallow water equations and is able to optimize the layout of the deployed turbine… read more here.
Keywords: array; stream; tidal stream; energy extraction ... See more keywords
A novel hydrodynamic layout of front vertical rudders for maneuvering underwater supercavitating vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107894
Abstract: Abstract Owing to the complex hydrodynamic characteristics of the water/cavity/vehicle systems, supercavitating vehicles (SVs) feature slope-discontinuous force characteristics at the afterbody, presenting challenges to the hydrodynamic control of such maneuverable and highly agile vehicles. In… read more here.
Keywords: vertical rudders; hydrodynamic layout; layout front; novel hydrodynamic ... See more keywords