Process Optimization Guide for Military Manufacturing and Maintenance Facilities.
Abstract
Industrial facilities operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) consume significant amounts of energy and emit large quantities of pollutants. Recent Executive Orders issued by the President set goals for increased energy efficiency and reduced emissions for these industrial facilities. Cost-effective compliance with these directives and more stringent environmental regulations in the existing DOD industrial bases will require a thorough evaluation of the industrial activities and their potential for improvements. Through process optimization (PO), energy and environmental performance can be improved by analyzing and changing the manufacturing and maintenance processes themselves to increase productivity. Significant energy and environmental improvements are by-products of optimizing capacity utilization, and reducing rework, scrap, and off-specification product. From a cost perspective, process capacity, materials, and labor utilization are far more significant than energy and environmental concerns. However, all of these issues must be considered together to achieve DOD's mission of military readiness for manufacturing and maintenance facilities in the most efficient, cost-effective way. This report provides a PO guide that shows the methodology and technique in conducting PO audits, presenting results, preparing reports, and implementing recommended projects. PO guidelines and expert advice for DOD manufacturing and maintenance facilities are also listed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA365997
Entities
People
- Mike C. Lin
- Walter P. Smith
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory