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INNOTRACK: Concluding technical report
- 2010
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- The track structure, rails, switches and crossings account for more than 50% of maintenance and renewal costs for the rail industry. To improve the competitiveness of rail transportation, the cost-efficiency of these areas needs to be addressed.This the background to INNOTRACK, an integrated research project funded by the European Commission’s 6th research framework pro- gramme. Running from September 2006 to December 2009, INN- OTRACK has developed a multitude of innovative solutions in the areas of track substructure, rails & welds, and switches & crossings. The solutions have been assessed from technical, logistics and life cycle cost point of views.This Concluding Technical Report of INNOTRACK includes an overview of the project. It further details implementable results, and clusters them into ”highlight” areas. In addition, the book acts as a ”key” to the vast amount of information from INNOTRACK: All sections refer to project reports where more information can be found.
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Proceedings of the 1st Nordic Conference on Product Lifecycle Management
- 2006
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- The leading technology firms of today aim to use complete virtual models for developing products, systems and buildings. Effective utilization of tools, methods and processes for product lifecycle management (PLM), i.e. for the creation, use and management of product definition information is fundamental for meeting this goal. The range of tools included in the PLM concept include tools for requirements definition, geometric modelling, computer aided engineering, modelling & simulation, manufacturing process planning, engineering knowledge management, product data management (PDM) systems and others. When developing a virtual product (or system or building) many aspects have to be considered in a new way. e.g. how to define and structure the product and its associated digital models, how to identify the activities which should be supported, how to document the product models in order to facilitate maintenance, which knowledge representation techniques to choose, and how to manage product information in databases. However, the area is not only about IT solutions and tools, the proper understanding of the business potential and organisational impact of PLM are fundamentally important for the acceptance and implementation of the tools. In addition, the area is also rich with challenges emanating from industry trends such as mass customization, development outsourcing and increased use of software and electronics in mechanical products. There is thus a great need for research and development in the area, aiming at improved understanding of the business, organizational and technical aspects of PLM, and implementation of the results.In order to support these activities, the Wingquist Laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology, IVF and SigPM hereby invites to NordPLM06 - the 1st Nordic Conference on Product Lifecycle Management. The aim is to create a Nordic forum for presenting and exchanging new research results and experiences from industrial applications of PLM. The intention is that the conference will be the first in a bi-annual conference series.The conference papers comprise research within a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, automotive, construction, and defence. Topics include:Processes and working practices for creating and managing product lifecycle models.Product lifecycle models, e.g., for requirements, variants, product structure, design, production or property modelling.Methods and tools for visualization and geometry simulation of assembly structures, digital mock-ups and buildings.Methods and tools for product platform development, e.g., modularization, configuration management and product platform design languages.Methods, models and tools for knowledge management in engineering.Organizational and business aspects of product lifecycle management.
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Systems Perspectives on Biorefineries 2013
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- Replacing fossil fuels with biomass for the production of energy carriers, materialsand specialty chemicals is a challenge that now confronts humanity. In whichapplications shall we use limited resources of biomass? How can biomass berefined into the products we want? What are the consequences of demanding toomuch? What is an optimal design of a biorefinery? Where should they be located?What policy instruments are required to realise the biorefineries of the future?There is not one final answer to these questions. However, different systems studiescan provide us with complementary pieces of the puzzle. These can be valuableby themselves, or be brought together into a larger and more complex picture.Systems Perspectives on Biorefineries 2013 is an updated edition of SystemsPerspectives on Biorefineries 2012 and contains twelve chapters that address differenttopics related to the immensely important issue of how the world’s biomassresources can, or should, be converted into the goods we need and desire. Thebook is still far from complete, but it is a contribution and a start...
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Systems Perspectives on Electromobility 2013
- 2013
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- The transportation of goods and people is at the heart of the industrial society.Yet transportation relies heavily upon oil – a scarce fossil fuel that contributes toclimate change and local air pollution. The term ‘electromobility’ refers to an alternativetransportation system based on vehicles propelled by electricity. Electromobilityis increasingly seen as favourable in that it could circumvent problems relatedto both oil and biofuels whilst meeting our mobility needs and desires. However,the virtue of electromobility is not uncontested and a range of issues come to thefore. Are electric vehicles energy efficient? Are they safe? How much greenhousegas is emitted in the production of electricity and advanced vehicle components?Will battery production lead to new resource problems? Will electromobilitypromote or hinder the diffusion of renewable energy? Will driving patterns shapeor be shaped by new types of vehicles? Is electromobility suitable for cars but notfreight transport? How is technical knowledge for electromobility produced andby whom? Is the automotive industry up to the challenge? Is there a need for newbusiness models and governmental policy support (or both) to stimulate marketdemand for electric vehicles?There is no simple answer to these questions. However, studying electromobilityfrom different systems perspectives can help to resolve these complex issues.Systems Perspectives on Electromobility 2013 is composed of fifteen chaptersthat address different topics related to the immensely important issue of whether– and to what extent – our transport systems can and should be energised byelectricity. The book is far from complete, but we hope it may be a useful startingpoint for future discussions and debates.
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Chalmers Environmental Initiative Progress Report 2001
- 2001
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- The Board of the Chalmers University of TechnologyFoundation decided in 1999 to invest SEK 100million in a strategic investment in the environmentwith a special focus on environmental systems analysis.This investment was entitled The ChalmersEnvironmental Initiative (CEI). Through thisenvironmental initiative Chalmers has acquired aprominent international position within environmentalsystems analysis.CEI is the result of the active research and educationthat has taken place at Chalmers over the past 10years. A broad base in combination with leadingedge technology presented the opportunity to createa very strong research programme based oninteraction between the various schools at Chalmers.As CEI is integrated into undergraduate anddoctoral programmes at Chalmers, engineers,architects and doctoral students have access, withinthe framework of their studies, to research-basedenvironmental education with a focus on asustainable society. CEI also co-operates with otherparties, such as industry, politicians, various organisationsand the general public, as a further means ofcontributing to sustainable development in society.Within CEI, seven new professors have beenappointed within the following areas:Management for SustainabilityRolf Wolff, 1 June 2000Environmental Systems TechnologyAnne-Marie Tillman, 1 September 2000Sustainable Industrial MetabolismChristian Azar, 1 September 2000Global Environmental MeasurementsDonal Murtagh, 1 November 2000Green ChemistryWilliam J. Frederick Jr, 1 August 2001Sustainable Energy SystemsFilip Johnsson, preliminary 1 October 2001Design for Sustainable Urban DevelopmentVacant: interviews during April 2001The four professors appointed in 2000 are presentedin this report as well as their declaration of intentfor the next few years. At present, the CEI professorsare involved with approximately 40 universities,institutes and industrial partners in the form ofproject co-operation and joint publications. The fourprofessors have the greater proportion of theirenvironmental research funded through externalgrants, compared to CEI. The proportion of facultyfunds and other internal Chalmers funds is at presentvery low. A summary of the financing structureis also included in this report.During 2001, various forms of co-operation wereinitiated between the professors, such as joint projectplans, doctoral students, courses and graduateschools. During autumn 2001, a residential seminaris planned for discussions within CEI as well as anopen presentation of the project and the professors.This major in-house focus on environmental researchhas attracted attention externally and contributedto the opening up of new potential in combinationwith increased expectations. Since May 1, 2000,Chalmers has been a member of the Alliance forGlobal Sustainability (AGS), an association of someof the world’s foremost universities in theenvironmental field. AGS and other platforms formthe basis for international research collaboration.CEI and other environmental activities have led tospin-off effects and contributed to increased interestin Chalmers as an environmental university.Chalmers and Göteborg University were, forexample, jointly awarded the King Carl XVI Gustafvisiting professorship in environmental science for2001-2002 and Margot Wallström received anhonorary doctorate from Chalmers in 2001. A largenumber of well-known environmental researchershave also visited Chalmers to take part inconferences and seminars, including the winners ofthe Volvo Environmental Award for 2000 and thewinner of the City of Göteborg InternationalEnvironmental Award for 2000.
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Loss Prevention and Safety - A Practical Risk Management Handbook
- 2011
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- This handbook is a product of the course entitled as ”Risk Management and Safety” which is offered two times a year to master students by Department of Product and Production Development, Division of Production System at Chalmers University of Technology. The course established in 1997 and is optional. Every year about 200 students take part in the course. The book mainly builds upon the editor research works and also the project works carried out by the course participants. In addition some colleagues have assisted me by contributing to some chapters/sub-chapters. Project work by which risk assessment integrates into other fields is an important and crucial part of this course. In other words, it is an essential section where the knowledge obtained from the course is applied in assessing the risk of a complex system. As a matter of fact, in this course, risk assessment is viewed as a lens inside the sustainable climate as a body through which all potential of losses can be reviewed. It can also be used as a lens for reviewing learning outcomes in preparing the students for implementing sustainable industries and the society. In this case integrating of risk assessment in other curriculums could direct the students as the future operators towards sustainable thinking. It must be noted that the project is carried out by a group of students and is expected to encourage critical thinking, creativity and involvement among the students. Furthermore, 50% of the course grade is allocated to the project work. About four weeks of work are required for a group of students to fulfil the objectives of the project.The intention for preparing this handbook is to produce a one-volume reference book that covers major issues likely to confront the course participants at postgraduate level with different educational backgrounds and also professionals who involve with safety questions in different industries.The handbook covers major topics of risk management and safety issues which are applied in industry in 6 chapters together with some practical applications into two volumes. The first volume consists the main lectures given in the course, some work examples and case studies to make the readers aware of hazard identification procedures, risk assessment methods and the possible ways of loss prevention. In the second volume “practical application”, selected projects carried out by the students are presented. These projects representing more than 300 projects which have been carried out during the period 1997-2011.In fact risk management and safety is a wide area and due to its complexity, there may be some shortage and errors in this handbook. Therefore, the readers’ comments for improvement will warmly welcome.I hope this handbook will help the students/readers to implement safer and more sustainable industries.Gothenburg, August 2011Mohammad Shahriari, Editor
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Scenario planning : the future now
- 2010
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- A new project idea irrespective of origin and organisations will always need to react and adapt to their operating environment in order to survive. However, the most successful organisations will predict the future with intelligent insight, enabling them to change proactively to maintain competitive advantage. Traditional planning techniques use predictions, forecasts and projections but they may not be able to cope with ‘disruptive’ changes in the environment. A more powerful approach is scenario planning, which can be seen as a rediscovery of the original entrepreneurial power of creative foresight in the context of accelerated change, greater complexity and genuine uncertainty. In practical terms, this involves thinking, unconstrained by the present, to consider plausible future options. It is about making choices today with an understanding of how they might turn out tomorrow.
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