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Optimal scheduling to achieve energy reduction in automotive paint shops

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

The largest amount of energy consumption in an automotive assembly plant is in paint shop. Optimizing the energy usage in paint shops will result in maximum energy savings. Instead of inventing new chemicals, new painting processes or new control systems in painting booths and ovens, our research focuses on developing an optimal scheduling procedure of vehicle sequence to achieve the goal of energy reduction. Specifically, by selecting appropriate batch and sequence policies, the paint quality can be improved and repaints can be reduced so that less material and energy will be consumed. It is shown that such scheduling and control method can lead to significant energy savings with no extra investment, nor changes to existing painting processes. Copyright © 2009 by ASME.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
Pages161-167
Volume1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009 - West Lafayette, IN, United States
Duration: 4 Oct 20097 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
PlaceUnited States
CityWest Lafayette, IN
Period4/10/097/10/09

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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