Facilities and Ergonomics (Plant and Process Customization Technologies)
Adm 132This course discusses the theoretical and fundamental principles guiding the efficient design and customization of industrial plants and facilities to support human ergonomics. It aims to enhance the organizational management of industrial operations for sustainability, profitability, and corporate advancement. The course emphasizes the necessity of understanding efficient plant and facilities... Read more
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of efficient plant and facilities design and their importance in industrial settings.
- Apply ergonomic principles to enhance human comfort, safety, and productivity in industrial operations.
- Integrate Industry 4.0 technologies into the design and management of industrial facilities.
- Utilize mathematical modeling and process simulation techniques for optimizing plant and equipment design.
- Develop strategies for effective facilities scoping and management to increase organizational profitability and reduce industrial accidents.
Course Description
This course discusses the theoretical and fundamental principles guiding the efficient design and customization of industrial plants and facilities to support human ergonomics. It aims to enhance the organizational management of industrial operations for sustainability, profitability, and corporate advancement. The course emphasizes the necessity of understanding efficient plant and facilities design in the context of the emerging smart industrial revolution. It provides practical guidelines for management capabilities in facilities scoping and human ergonomics to increase organizational profitability and reduce industrial accidents and incidents. Additionally, the course covers mathematical modeling and facilities process simulations techniques that are essential for the efficient design of plant and equipment resources. It aligns modern plant and facilities design with Industry 4.0 technologies to boost efficiency and examine the influence of these technologies on the design and assembly of industrial production facilities and management.
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to Facilities and Ergonomics
3 lessons- Overview of facilities design and ergonomics
- Importance of ergonomics in industrial layout and arrangements
- Historical development and future trends in facilities customization upon design
2. Theoretical Foundations of Plant and Process Customization
3 lessons- Principles of efficient plant design
- Customization technologies for industrial plants
- Case studies of successful plant customization.
3. Human Ergonomics in Industrial Design
3 lessons- Ergonomic principles and their application
- Designing for human comfort and efficiency
- Impact of ergonomics on productivity and safety
4. Management of Industrial Operations
3 lessons- Organizational management strategies
- Sustainability and profitability in industrial operations
- Corporate advancement through effective facilities management
5. Smart Industrial Revolution and Industry 4.0 Technologies
3 lessons- Introduction to Industry 4.0 technologies
- Integration of smart technologies in plant design
- Future trends and innovations in industrial facilities.
6. Facilities Scoping and Human Ergonomics
3 lessons- Techniques for proper facilities scoping
- Aligning facilities design with ergonomic principles
- Case studies on successful ergonomic implementations.
7. Mathematical Modeling and Process Simulation
3 lessons- Basics of mathematical modeling in facilities design
- Simulation techniques for process optimization
- Practical applications and software tools designed to apply the following modeling resources- artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, Monte Carlo methods, discrete event simulation
8. Module 8
4 lessons- Impact of Industry 4.0 on Plant Design
- Effects of Industry 4.0 technologies on industrial facilities
- Case studies on the implementation of smart technologies
- Challenges and opportunities in the smart industrial revolution.
9. Safety and Accident Reduction
3 lessons- Strategies for reducing industrial accidents
- Role of ergonomics in safety management
- Case studies on accident prevention
10. Project Work and Practical Applications
3 lessons- Real-world projects on facilities design and ergonomics
- Practical applications of theoretical concepts
- Group discussions and presentations