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Crist Power Plant Case Study
Learn the technical and project management details involved in planning and implementation of a maintenance project in a power plant and analyze the alternative using Expert Choice.
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Data Synchronization Case Study
The current communication system allows each job site to manually package and send their information over the Internet. This process requires human intervention and has a long lag time between updates. So if a work order has been submitted, there is a high probability that approval for this form will not take place until either the next login or even the following day. Therefore, Larsen & Toubro are seeking enthusiastic software engineers to develop a central database that will drastically reduce the processing time approval for construction projects to commence
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Della Steam Plant Case Study
A turbine-generator unit in a power plant vibrates heavily and shakes the building. The problem poses a serious safety risk and could create expensive repair costs if it damages itself or requires major preventative maintenance. Two engineers recommend conflicting solutions, and the plant manager had to make a decision that could cost the company millions of dollars.
This case study helps students learn about technical, financial, safety, and credibility issues involved in decision-making.
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Dhvani Railway Inspection Systems
Railways are vital lifelines of a nation. In the United States, Russia, China, and India over seven billion tons of freight are transported by rail a year. With each passing year the demand on railways increases, however, so too does the age of the rail infrastructure. Failure of any component of railway travel can be deadly. A crack in the wheel of a German train led to the Eschede Rail Disaster, which claimed over a hundred lives. In the year 2000, a British train derailed causing injury and death due to the failure of a rail under the weight of a passing train. In 2010, within the United States alone, over forty train derailments were caused by cracks and faults within the steel of the rails alone. As railway infrastructure ages, coupled with increased train operating speeds and axle loads, it is imperative that the quality and integrity of rails be monitored to avoid accidents.
Due to the unique climate and rail conditions in southern India, existing automated rail inspection systems cannot effectively inspect Indian rails. For this reason the largest rail provider in India funded IIT Madras to develop a high speed inspection trolley. In working to meet demands, the project had to remain flexible in design goals and focused in their adherence to quality inspection. Working to develop an inspection system requires extensive survey of current systems and knowledge of the physics behind ultrasonic technology. Inspection systems have to be tailored for rail type in use, railway burden, operating temperatures, safety standards, and the budget available.
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Diana R & D
The overall objective of this case study is to provide an introductory-style curriculum explaining the importance of international expansion and how companies will achieve this strategy. After completing this case study, the new student in engineering or business will have achieved the following:
- Articulate the importance of international expansion
- Identify multiple expansion strategy techniques
- Elaborate the many segments of a case study
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