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c) Discuss the languages for the simulation of FMS and the selection of simulation software. 14
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a) What is the scope for FMS in manufacturing today? 2
Reliable FMS protocol
FMS Communications
b) Explain how expert system enhances the performance of FMS. 4
An expert system is a computer program which contains the expertise required to solve a
specific, domain-related problem. The expertise to solve a problem depends on the available
knowledge. Hayes-Roth et al. (1983) define knowledge as "public" and "private," which
indicate, respectively, published literature or individual expertise. The ability of an individual
expert lies in the capacity to analyze problems both in the exact and inexact realms. Expert
systems try to capture the essence of the expertise, both public and private, related to a problem
domain and use it for problem solving and explanation.
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c) What is the design philosophy for the FMS of the future? Discuss in detail. 14
General System Design and Specifications
Guidelines for system design and specifications are described for the purpose of simulation
model development.
Size of FMS
Job Arrival
Size of the batch
Number of part types
Transportation/Material Handling Systems
Buffer Limitations/Storage Capacity
Number of Operations and Processing Time
Scheduling Period
Measure of System Performance
Other Factors
a) Define scheduling. 2
Scheduling is a method of totalling start and finish time data to the job sequencing
dictated in the sequencing process. Sequencing process in turn, is defined as getting the order in
which jobs are processed on a machine.
b) Distinguish between infinite and finite scheduling. 6
Infinite - assumes infinite capacity
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– Loads without regard to capacity, levels the load and sequence jobs
– Job shop/batch production
Finite - assumes finite (limited) capacity
– Sequences jobs as part of the loading decision, resources are never loaded beyond
capacity
– Flow shop/continuous production
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c) Explain with sketch of FMS layout configurations 12
(i) Inline Layout
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PREPARED BY HOD/MECH
(RAMESH C)
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