953 research outputs found

    Application of Taguchi Method in the Optimization of Swimming Capability for Robotic Fish

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    In this paper, we applied the Taguchi method to evaluate the maximum swimming speed of a robotic fish under the limitation of the output of the motor. Four factors were considered in the optimization: the caudal-fin aspect ratio, the caudal fin stiffness, the oscillating frequency and the stiffness of the spring that transmits forces from the actuators to the foil. Because of the power limitations, the parameter's space was irregular. Since the Taguchi method requires a regular parameter space, we divided the parameter space into a regular space and the remaining irregular spaces. Within only 25 trials, the frequency and the spring stiffness were determined as the main factors in the regular space by the orthogonal design. Six more trials were carried out in the remaining irregular space with a higher frequency and spring stiffness. The fastest swimming speed of 870 mm/s, approximately 2.6 BL (Body Lengths)/s, was acquired, when the frequency reached 12Hz and with infinite spring stiffness. This method is efficient for exploring the maximum locomotor capabilities of robotic fish and may also be useful for other robots as no modelling is required

    Effects of Parameters on the Setting Time of Fly Ash Based Geopolymers Using Taguchi Method

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    AbstractGeopolymers are the inorganic polymer materials possessing properties superior than the properties of conventional materials. Geopolymers are also environment friendly materials. This paper determines the effects of parameters such as silica to alumina (Si/Al) ratio, sodium to alumina (Na/Al) ratio, water to solid (W/S) ratio, and temperature on the setting of fly ash geopolymers. The experiments were designed using Taguchi model. The setting time was determined by Vicat Needle apparatus. The Si/Al - 2.2, Na/Al - 1.4, W/S - 0.30, and temperature of 40 °C increased the setting time and workability of the geopolymers. The Si/Al ratio of 1.8, Na/Al ratio of 1.0, W/S ratio of 0.20, and temperature of 80° C caused fast setting of geopolymers. The setting time of geopolymers can be optimized using Taguchi method for particular applications

    Apply Lean and Taguchi in Different Level of Variability of Food Flow Processing System

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    AbstractHigh competition in food industry forced companies to increase their efficiency and reduce their waste. The author introduces model contain steps that help in reduce variability level in food flow processing system. As (Noorwali et al., 2012) mentioned steps which includes process mapping and simulation model for investigation types of variability in food processing system. This paper is continuing these steps using lean approach, Taguchi, simulation, and correlation. Lean will be use in categories seven types of wastes in food processing .Taguchi will use orthogonal array method for design the framework that applied in the simulation models. Correlation will be applied for identify which variable affecting more in food processing

    Metode Pcr-Topsis Untuk Optimasi Taguchi Multirespon (Studi Kasus Pada Proses Pembuatan Kertas)

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    Dalam bidang industri, statistika biasa digunakan dalam hal pengambilan keputusan dalam suatu masalah, salah satu metode yang digunakan dalam statistika untuk pengambilan keputusan adalah metode optimasi. Salah satu metode optimasi yang sering dipakai adalah metode Taguchi, metode ini diperkenalkan oleh Dr. Genichi Taguchi pada tahun 1940. Metode Taguchi merupakan metode yang efisien digunakan dalam off line kontrol kualitas dimana desain percobaan dikombinasikan dengan penurunan kualitas. Metode ini mencakup tiga tahap desain yaitu desain sistem, desain parameter, dan desain toleransi. Dalam dunia nyata jelas bahwa lebih dari satu karakteristik kualitas harus dipertimbangkan untuk produk industri yang paling baik, yaitu dalam sebagian besar aplikasi perhatian pelanggan adalah dengan masalah multirespon. Namun demikian, metode Taguchi tidak tepat untuk mengoptimalkan masalah multirespon karena teknik penilaian adalah prosedur optimasi utama dalam metode Taguchi. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, peneliti mengusulkan suatu prosedur yang efektif disebut PCR-TOPSIS yang didasarkan pada kemampuan proses ratio (PCR) teori dan teori preferensi order by kesamaan dengan solusi ideal (TOPSIS) untuk mengoptimalkan masalah multirespon. Sehingga dengan metode PCR-TOPSIS, kita dapat memperoleh solusi yang terbaik dan dapat menghasilkan solusi yang memuaskan untuk masalah multirespon dalam proses pembuatan kertas pada PT. Adiprima Suraprinta yang merupakan salah satu perusahan manufaktur yang bergerak di bidang industri kertas khususnya daur ulangan kertas. ====================================================================================================== In industry, the statistics commonly used in decision-making in a problem, one of the statistical methods used in decision-making is a method for optimization. One of the optimization method that is often used is the Taguchi method, this method was introduced by Dr. Genichi Taguchi in 1940 Taguchi method is an efficient method used in off-line quality control in which the experimental design combined with a decrease in quality. This method includes three stages, namely the design of the system design, parameter design, and tolerance design. In the real world it is clear that more than one quality characteristic must be considered for the best industrial products, which in most applications is the customer's attention to the problem multirespon. However, the Taguchi method is not appropriate to optimize multirespon problem because valuation techniques are the main optimization procedure in the Taguchi method. To overcome this problem, the author proposes a procedure called PCR-TOPSIS effective based on process capability ratio (PCR) theory and the theory of order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) to optimize multirespon problem. So that the PCRTOPSIS method, we can obtain the best solution and can produce satisfactory solutions to problems multirespon in the papermaking process at PT. Adiprima Suraprinta which is one of the manufacturing company engaged in the paper industry, especially recycled paper replicates

    [[alternative]]The Application of the Taguchi Mechods to the Optimum Process of the A390 Aluminum Alloy

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    [[abstract]]The purpose of this research was to obtain the optimum process of the A390 Aluminum Alloy by Taguchi Methods. Effects of processing parameters, including the modification quantity of phosphorous, the temperature and holding time of solution treatment, the temperature of quenching water, the holding time of preaging and the temperature and holding time of artificial aging, on the machinability (tensile strength, hardness and wear resistance) promotion of the A390 Aluminum Alloy were investigated in this study. The results indicated that optimum parameters of modification were 0.03% of phosphorous, solution treatment at 480℃ for 4 hours, quenching at 55℃, preaging for 24 hours and artificial aging at 150℃ for 3 hours could increase the tensile strength, hardness and wear resistance of the A390 Aluminum Alloy together. For results of robust design, solution treatment at 480℃ for 3 hours and quenching at 75℃ were modified and the other parameters didn't change. The adjustment might acquire robust tensile strength, but depressed hardness and wear resistance slightly. Modification of phosphorous and solution treatment were the most important parameters of the optimum process of the A390 Aluminum Alloy. The temperature and holding time of artificial aging were reduced with the modification of 0.03% phosphorous. The above results of experiment can give the manufacturers for reference and hope this research is valuable to those who devote the improvement of product with Taguchi Methods.

    Optimization of Cutting Parameters in Drilling of AISI 304 Stainless Steel Using Taguchi and ANOVA

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    AbstractThe present work deals with the effect of cutting parameters namely cutting speed, feed rate and helix angle on the tool life. The experiments were performed on drilling of AISI304 steel with carbide drill bits. Design of experiments was prepared according to Taguchi orthogonal array of L8 and experiments were performed with two levels of the cutting parameters. The effects of cutting parameters were analyzed by evaluating the amplitude of drill bit vibration and surface roughness. A Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV) was used for online data acquisition of drillbit vibration and a high-speed Fast Fourier Transform analyzer is used to process the acousto optic emission (AOE) signals. Taguchi and Analysis of Variance methods were used to identify significant cutting parameters affecting the drill bit vibrations and surface roughness. From the experimental results vibration of drill bit is found to be increased with the progression of the tool wear. Optimum levels of cutting parameters for surface roughness are obtained as 25 degrees of helix angle, 12mm/min of feed rate and 800rpm spindle speed. Optimum levels of cutting parameters for acceleration of vibration are obtained as 25 degrees of helix angle, 10mm/min of feed rate and 600rpm spindle speed

    Turbidity removal of fine coal-water suspension by flocculation using Taguchi (L-16) experimental design

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    Taguchi method is rather practical way for setting the best combination of different variables for various parameters in such phenomenon requiring excessive number of experiments. In this study, a series of flocculation experiments were performed using Taguchi (L-16) experimental design to determine the optimum conditions for the turbidity removal from fine coal suspensions. The effects of some controllable factors on the turbidity removal were evaluated by effective flocculation recovery via analysis of mean statistical approach and the percentage contributions of each parameters were also defined using analysis of variance statistical approach. The most influential factor was determined as the polymer concentration with a contribution of 47.831%. The optimum conditions were ascertained as pH=7, stirring speed of 500rpm, polymer concentration of 2mg/L, flocculation time of 3min, and polymer type of 934SH.Scientific Research Project Fund of Selcuk UniversitySelcuk UniversityThe author greatly acknowledges the financial support provided by the Scientific Research Project Fund of Selcuk University
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