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  • Cost and performance comparison of tier-captive SBS/RS with a novel AVS/RS/ML 
    Ekren, Banu Y.; Lerher, Tone; Küçükyaşar, Melis; Jerman, Boris (Taylor and Francis, 2023-04-18)
    This paper introduces a novel autonomous vehicle-based storage and retrieval system that utilizes movable lifts (AVS/RS/ML), proposed as an alternative to the tier-captive shuttle-based storage and retrieval system (SBS/RS). ...
  • The cost benefit of algal technology for combined CO2 mitigation and nutrient abatement 
    Judd, Simon J.; Al Momani, F. A. O.; Znad, Hussein; Al Ketife, Ahmed M. D. (Elsevier, 2016-12-30)
    The use of microalgae culture technology (MCT) for mitigating CO2 emissions from flue gases and nutrient discharges from wastewater whilst generating a biofuel product is considered with reference to the cost benefit ...
  • Cost data visualisation 
    Wood, Andrew; Kirkwood, Leigh; Feng, Zijin; Alhaydhal, Sultan; Alomran, Abdullah; Bin Taleb, Rayan; Durazo-Cardenas, Isidro; Starr, Andrew (IOS Press, 2021-09-07)
    Decision making using the methodologies and analysis generated by the cost engineering function is widely considered good practice across industry, as a way to support both technical engineering decisions and fundamental ...
  • Cost drivers of integrated maintenance in high-value systems 
    Amorim-Melo, P.; Shehab, Essam; Kirkwood, Leigh; Baguley, Paul (Elsevier, 2014-10-31)
    High value systems are determined by a wide structure, where operations are considered to be one structural component. Nowadays “down-time” as a major impact in the operation costs of any system. To avoid or minimize ...
  • Cost effective welding system by using AR3 robot 
    Asif, Seemal (IEEE, 2022-06-08)
    Innovations in the field of robotics and image processing have enabled robotic welding to slowly become the new standard for companies that are heavily invested in the process. However, the cost of such autonomous systems ...
  • A cost engine system for estimating whole-life cycle cost of long-term digital preservation activities 
    Sanya, Isaac; Shehab, Essam; Badawy, Mohamed (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This research paper presents a cost engine system that estimates the whole life cycle cost of long-term digital preservation (LTDP) activities using cloud-based technologies. A qualitative research methodology has been ...
  • Cost engineering: why, what and how? 
    Roy, Rajkumar (2003-09-18)
    Cost has become a major business driver in many industries. It is observed that there is a lack of understanding about the process to estimate, manage and control costs across the lifecycle of a product. This report presents ...
  • Cost estimating and information management for engineering modification business 
    Garcia Fornieles, J. (Cranfield University, 2002-08)
    Complex Engineering Product (CEP) modification businesses cover a wide range of project types. The diversity of the projects and the interaction of different stakeholders introduce difficulties in cost estimating. Also, ...
  • A cost estimating framework for electronic, electrical and electromechanical (EEE) components obsolescence within the use-oriented product-service systems contracts 
    Romero Rojo, Francisco Javier; Roy, Rajkumar; Shehab, Essam; Cheruvu, Kalyan; Mason, Phil (Professional Engineering Publishing, 2012-01-31)
    This paper provides a cost estimating framework for electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components obsolescence, which represents the main source of obsolescence issues, owing to the increasingly short life ...
  • A cost estimation approach for IoT modular architectures implementation in legacy systems 
    Tedeschi, Stefano; Emmanouilidis, Christos; Erkoyuncu, John Ahmet; Rodrigues, Duarte Polonia; Roy, Rajkumar; Starr, Andrew (Elsevier, 2018-02-08)
    Industry 4.0 has encouraged manufacturing organisations to update their systems and processes by implementing Internet of Things (IoT) technology in legacy systems to provide new services such as autonomous condition ...
  • Cost evaluation method for service design based on activity based costing 
    Kimita, K.; Hara, T.; Shimomura, Y.; Arai, T. (Cranfield University Press, 2009-04-01)
    As our economy matures, customers have begun to demand more services in addition to just industrial products. To address this problem, designers require a novel engineering methodology, called Service Engineering (SE). ...
  • Cost functions for degradation control of electric motors in electric vehicles 
    Samaranayake, Lilantha; Longo, Stefano (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2015-11-16)
    This paper introduces a novel set of electric motor degradation cost functions based on energy usage, energy loss and work output, against their continuous operation rated values recommended by the manufacturer. Unlike ...
  • Cost impact analysis for requirements management 
    Oduguwa, Patrick Ademola (Cranfield University, 2006-10)
    Competition and the associated challenges in the automotive industry are increasing. Products are becoming more complex to satisfy growing needs of the consumers and products need to be cheaper and produced quicker. The ...
  • Cost inference of discrete-time linear quadratic control policies using human-behaviour learning 
    Perrusquía, Adolfo; Guo, Weisi (IEEE, 2022-06-30)
    In this paper, a cost inference algorithm for discrete-time systems using human-behaviour learning is pro-posed. The approach is inspired in the complementary learning that exhibits the neocortex, hippocampus, and striatum ...
  • Cost modelling for cloud computing utilisation in long term digital preservation 
    Shehab, Essam; Sanya, Isaac; Badawy, Mohamed; Ocal, Fatma; Namiesnik, Bartosz; Morineau, Julien; Odika, Stephen; Fernandez Ortiz, Zaira (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    The rapid increase in volume of digital information can cause concern among organisations regarding manageability, costs and security of their information in the long-term. As cloud computing technology is often used for ...
  • Cost modelling for manufacturing of aerospace composites 
    Ma, Weitao (Cranfield University, 2011-01)
    The application of composites has been increasing dramatically in aerospace structures recently, for example, composites have contributed over 50 percent of the structure mass of large transport airplanes Boeing 787 and ...
  • Cost modelling system for lean product and process development 
    Ahmad, Wasim (Cranfield University, 2012-09)
    This PhD project aims to develop a cost modelling system to support lean product and process development. The system enables the designers to assess the design along with associated manufacturing processes and ...
  • Cost modelling techniques for availability type service support contracts: a literature review and empirical study 
    Datta, Partha Priya (Cranfield University Press, 2009-04-01)
    The research in this paper is focused on enhancing existing knowledge in cost estimation models at the bidding stage of service support contracts. The difficulty of this task lies in the long lasting contracts, which in ...
  • The cost of a large-scale hollow fibre MBR 
    Verrecht, Bart; Maere, Thomas; Ingmar, Nopens; Brepols, Christoph; Judd, Simon J. (Elsevier, 2010-10)
    A cost sensitivity analysis was carried out for a full-scale hollow fibre membrane bioreactor to quantify the effect of design choices and operational parameters on cost. Different options were subjected to a long term ...
  • Cost of a package plant membrane bioreactor 
    Fletcher, Harriet Kate (2007-05)
    The capital and operating costs associated with a small package plant MBR for smallscale domestic duty has been appraised based on a medium-strength municipal wastewater. The three main membrane configurations were ...