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The Global Movement and Tracking of Chemical Manufacturing Equipment - Board On Chemical Sciences And Technology - Bog - National Academies Press -

The Global Movement and Tracking of Chemical Manufacturing Equipment - Board On Chemical Sciences And Technology - Bog - National Academies Press -

Dual-use applications for chemical manufacturing equipment have been recognized as a concern for many years, and export-control regulations worldwide are in place as a result. These regulations, in conjunction with the verification and inspection requirements of Article VI of the Chemical Weapons Convention, are designed to support non-proliferation of manufacturing equipment suitable for production of chemical warfare agents. In recent years, globalization has changed the distribution of chemical manufacturing facilities around the world. This has increased the burden on current inspection regimes, and increased the amount of manufacturing equipment available around the world. Movement of that equipment, both domestically and as part of international trade, has increased to accommodate these market shifts. To better understand the movement and tracking of chemical manufacturing equipment of dual-use concern, the Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at the Naval Postgraduate School contracted with the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology of the National Research Council to hold a workshop on the global movement and tracking of chemical manufacturing equipment. The workshop, held in May 2014, looked at key concerns regarding the availability and movement of equipment for chemical manufacturing, particularly used and decommissioned equipment that is of potential dual-use concern. The workshop examined today's industrial, security, and political contexts in which these materials are being produced, regulated, and transferred. The workshop also facilitated discussions about current practices, including consideration of their congruence with current technologies and security threats in the global chemical industrial system. The Global Movement and Tracking of Chemical Manufacturing Equipment summarizes the presentations and discussion of the event. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction and Overview2 The Changing Global Landscape3 The Lifetime of Manufacturing Equipment4 The Security Dimension5 The Internet as a Secondary Market6 Final Group DiscussionAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers and Organizing Committee MembersAppendix D: Workshop AttendeesAppendix E: The Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology

DKK 266.00
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Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department of Energy in Setting Appliance and Equipment Standards - Committee On Review Of Methods For Setting

Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department of Energy in Setting Appliance and Equipment Standards - Committee On Review Of Methods For Setting

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issues standards regulations for energy conservation pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended, and other authorities. These standards regulations apply to certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment. These can include air conditioning and heating systems, washing machines, and commercial refrigeration, among numerous other examples. DOE issues standards regulations by rulemaking and includes quantitative maximum water and energy use or minimum energy conservation standards. There are currently standards regulations for more than 70 product classes (i.e., a specific type of consumer product or commercial or industrial equipment). This report reviews the assumptions, models, and methodologies that DOE uses in setting the quantitative portion of the standards regulations following the Office of Management and Budget's guidance on the use of scientific information. Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department of Energy in Setting Appliance and Equipment Standards makes findings and recommendations on how DOE can improve its analyses and align its regulatory analyses with best practices for cost-benefit analysis. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Framework for Developing Regulations3 Assessing Current Models: Engineering and Technology Cost and Technology Performance4 The Economic Analysis of StandardsANNEX 4A: DETAILED COMMENTS ON THE LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHERS5 Consideration of Alternatives to a National Standards Program6 Addressing the Needs of a Changing WorldAppendix A: Committee BiographiesAppendix B: Committee Activities

DKK 279.00
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Reusable Health Care Textiles for Use in Personal Protective Equipment - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Reusable Health Care Textiles for Use in Personal Protective Equipment - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical part of infection prevention and health care worker (HCW) protection. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in the ability of health care systems to ensure HCWs have adequate access to PPE during times of surge in demand, placing both HCWs and patients at risk. In March 2024, the National Academies convened a public workshop to identify opportunities to increase the use of reusable health care textiles (HCTs) used for PPE in health care settings. Speakers emphasized reusable textiles' potential to protect health care staff and their patients, reduce waste and environmental effects from disposable HCTs, prepare for future pandemics, and provide cost savings. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Level Setting: The U.S. Ecosystem for PPE3 Level Setting: Policies and Standards for PPE4 Environmental Impact5 Economic Impact6 Safety and Quality Considerations7 Decision-Making Support8 Aspects of Implementation9 Closing and Possible Paths ForwardAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Key Terminology and Definitions Shared with Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Workshop AgendaAppendix D: Biographical Sketches of the Workshop Planning Committee Members, Speakers, and Staff

DKK 377.00
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Personal Protective Equipment and Personal Protective Technology Product Standardization for a Resilient Public Health Supply Chain - Health And

Personal Protective Equipment and Personal Protective Technology Product Standardization for a Resilient Public Health Supply Chain - Health And

The National Strategy for a Resilient Public Health Supply Chain lays out the U.S. government vision to protect the health and security of Americans by ensuring a supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and technology (PPT), medical devices, medicines, and other public health supplies that is resilient against disruptions from pandemics and other biological threats. Additional forethought and collaboration amongst policy makers, manufacturers, and users is needed to make PPE and PPT innovation, standardization, stockpiling, and use more resilient. The National Academies convened a public workshop in March 2023 to explore innovative approaches and technologies needed to update and streamline the U.S. standardization system for PPE and PPT in support of supply chain resiliency. Discussions included ways to improve the effectiveness, safety, supply stability, and accessibility of PPE and PPT designed for use in health care settings, by critical infrastructure workers, and by the general public. This Proceedings of a Workshop summarizes the discussions held during the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 The Role of Standards in a Resilient PPE/PPT Supply Chain3 PPE/PPT Supply Chain and Standards During COVID-194 Developing Standards for PPE/PPT Design5 Standards and PPE Manufacturing Capacity6 Conformity, Certification, and Continued Product Performance7 Marketing, Stockpiling, and Distribution8 Standards for Communicating with and Educating End Users9 Considering Approaches to Prioritizing Filling Gaps in Standards10 Envisioning a Standards System for a Resilient PPE Supply ChainReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Biographical Sketches of the Speakers, Session Moderators, and Project Staff

DKK 221.00
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2022 Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Communications Technology Laboratory - 2022 Panel On Review Of The National

2022 Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Communications Technology Laboratory - 2022 Panel On Review Of The National

At the request of the director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this report assesses the management of Standards and Technology Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), focusing on the work, facilities, equipment, personnel, portfolios of scientific expertise, and effective dissemination of the results. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Overview of the Communications Technology Laboratory3 Core Network Technologies4 Fundamental Electromagnetic Technologies and Standards5 Next-Generation Wireless6 Public Safety Communications Research7 Smart Infrastructure and Manufacturing8 Spectrum Sensing and Sharing9 Facilities, Equipment, and Personnel10 Assessment of Communications Technology Laboratory Responses to the Key Recommendations of the 2019 Assessment11 Key RecommendationsAppendixesAppendix A: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix B: Panel Biographical Sketches

DKK 201.00
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Radiation in Medicine - Committee For Review And Evaluation Of The Medical Use Program Of The Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Bog - National Academies

Radiation in Medicine - Committee For Review And Evaluation Of The Medical Use Program Of The Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Bog - National Academies

Does radiation medicine need more regulation or better-coordinated regulation? This book addresses this and other questions of importance to public health and safety. It is useful for federal and state policymakers and regulators, health professionals involved in radiation treatment, developers and producers of radiation equipment, and more.

DKK 416.00
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Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration - Committee On The Evaluation Of Radiation Shielding For Space Exploration - Bog -

Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration - Committee On The Evaluation Of Radiation Shielding For Space Exploration - Bog -

NASA is planning for humans to revisit the Moon. This book presents an assessment of knowledge of the radiation environment; an examination of the effects of radiation on biological systems and mission equipment; an analysis of plans for radiation protection; and, a strategy for mitigating the risks to Vision for Space Exploration astronauts.

DKK 292.00
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Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases - Board On Health Sciences Policy - Bog - National Academies Press

Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases - Board On Health Sciences Policy - Bog - National Academies Press

In 2009, the H1N1 influenza pandemic brought to the forefront the many unknowns about the virulence, spread, and nature of the virus, as well as questions regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel. In this book, the Institute of Medicine assesses the progress of PPE research and identifies future directions for PPE for healthcare personnel.

DKK 292.00
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Bolting Reliability for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations - National Materials And Manufacturing Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

Bolting Reliability for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations - National Materials And Manufacturing Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

The Planning Committee on Connector Reliability for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations held the Workshop on Bolting Reliability for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations in Washington, D.C., on April 10-11, 2017. The workshop was designed to advance and develop a comprehensive awareness of the outstanding issues associated with fastener material failures and equipment reliability issues. Speakers and participants were also encouraged to discuss possible paths for ameliorating risks associated with fasteners used for subsea critical equipment in oil and gas operations. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Panel 1: Subsea Fastener Design Requirements3 Panel 2: Subsea Fastener Design Quality4 Panel 3: Subsea Fastener In-Service Performance5 Panel 4: Standards and Regulations6 SummaryAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Workshop Attendee ListAppendix D: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix E: Committee Member Biographies

DKK 344.00
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The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Health Care - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Health Care - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Protecting 18 million United States health care workers from infectious agents - known and unknown - involves a range of occupational safety and health measures that include identifying and using appropriate protective equipment. The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic and the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa have called raised questions about how best to ensure appropriate and effective use of different kinds of personal protective equipment such as respirators, not only to promote occupational safety but also to reduce disease transmission. The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Health Care is the summary of a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine Standing Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Workplace Safety and Health to explore the current state of practices and research related to powered air purifying respirator (PAPRs) and potential updates to performance requirements. Presentations and discussions highlighted current health care practices using PAPRs and outlined the research to date on the use and effectiveness of PAPRs in health care settings with a focus on the performance requirements. The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Health Care focuses on efficacy, current training, maintenance, supplies, and possible enhancements and barriers to use in inpatient, clinic, nursing home, and community (home) settings. This report also explores the strengths and weaknesses of using various approaches to health care PAPR standards. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Defining PAPRs and Current Standards3 Why, Where, and How PAPRs Are Being Used in Health Care4 Research and Design Perspectives5 Priorities and Opportunities for Improving PAPRs for Use in Health CareReferencesAppendix A: AgendaAppendix B: Registered Attendees

DKK 266.00
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Flight to the Future - Panel On Human Factors In Air Traffic Control Automation - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Flight to the Future - Panel On Human Factors In Air Traffic Control Automation - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Despite the strong safety record of the national airspace system, serious disruptions occasionally occur, often as a result of outdated or failed equipment. Under these circumstances, safety relies on the skills of the controllers and pilots and on reducing the number of aircraft in the air. The current and growing pressures to increase the capacity to handle a greater number of flights has led to a call for faster and more powerful equipment and for equipment that can take over some of the tasks now being performed by humans. Increasing the role of automation in air traffic control may provide a more efficient system, but will human controllers be able to effectively take over when problems occur? This comprehensive volume provides a baseline of knowledge about the capabilities and limitations of humans relative to the variety of functions performed in air traffic control. It focuses on balancing safety with the expeditious flow of air traffic, identifying lessons from past air accidents. The book discusses * The function of the national airspace system and the procedures for hiring, training, and evaluating controllers. * Decisionmaking, memory, alertness, vigilance, sleep patterns during shift work, communication, and other factors in controllers' performance. * Research on automation and human factors in air traffic control and incorporation of findings into the system. * The Federal Aviation Administration's management of the air traffic control system and its dual mandate to promote safety and the development of air commerce. This book also offers recommendations for evaluation the human role in automated air traffic control systems and for managing the introduction of automation into current facilities and operations. It will be of interest to anyone concerned about air safety--policymakers, regulators, air traffic managers and controllers, airline officials, and passenger advocates.

DKK 448.00
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Spectrum Management for Science in the 21st Century - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Spectrum Management for Science in the 21st Century - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Radio observations of the cosmos are gathered by geoscientists using complex earth-orbiting satellites and ground-based equipment, and by radio astronomers using large ground-based radio telescopes. Signals from natural radio emissions are extremely weak, and the equipment used to measure them is becoming ever-more sophisticated and sensitive. The radio spectrum is also being used by radiating, or "active," services, ranging from aircraft radars to rapidly expanding consumer services such as cellular telephones and wireless internet. These valuable active services transmit radio waves and thereby potentially interfere with the receive-only, or "passive," scientific services. Transmitters for the active services create an artificial "electronic fog" which can cause confusion, and, in severe cases, totally blinds the passive receivers. Both the active and the passive services are increasing their use of the spectrum, and so the potential for interference, already strong, is also increasing. This book addresses the tension between the active services' demand for greater spectrum use and the passive users' need for quiet spectrum. The included recommendations provide a pathway for putting in place the regulatory mechanisms and associated supporting research activities necessary to meet the demands of both users.

DKK 500.00
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Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces - Committee On Universal Radio Frequency System For Special Operations Forces

Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces - Committee On Universal Radio Frequency System For Special Operations Forces

The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was formed in response to the failed rescue attempt in 1980 of American hostages held by Iran. Among its key responsibilities, SOCOM plans and synchronizes operations against terrorist networks. Special operations forces (SOF) often operate alone in austere environments with only the items they can carry, which makes equipment size, weight, and power needs especially important. Specialized radios and supporting equipment must be carried by the teams for their radio-frequency (RF) operations. As warfighting demands on SOCOM have intensified, SOCOM's needs for significantly improved radio-frequency (RF) systems have increased. Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces examines the current state of the art for both handheld and manpackable platform-mounted RF systems, and determines which frequencies could be provided by handheld systems. The book also explores whether or not a system that fulfills SOF's unique requirements could be deployed in a reasonable time period. Several recommendations are included to address these and other issues. Table of ContentsFront MatterToward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces: Abbreviated VersionAppendixesAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee MembersAppendix B: Meetings and Participating OrganizationsAppendix C: Selected Findings and Recommendations from Previous National Research Council Reports Related to Power and Energy Sources

DKK 218.00
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Database Needs for Modeling and Simulation of Plasma Processing - Panel On Database Needs In Plasma Processing - Bog - National Academies Press -

Database Needs for Modeling and Simulation of Plasma Processing - Panel On Database Needs In Plasma Processing - Bog - National Academies Press -

In spite of its high cost and technical importance, plasma equipment is still largely designed empirically, with little help from computer simulation. Plasma process control is rudimentary. Optimization of plasma reactor operation, including adjustments to deal with increasingly stringent controls on plant emissions, is performed predominantly by trial and error. There is now a strong and growing economic incentive to improve on the traditional methods of plasma reactor and process design, optimization, and control. An obvious strategy for both chip manufacturers and plasma equipment suppliers is to employ large-scale modeling and simulation. The major roadblock to further development of this promising strategy is the lack of a database for the many physical and chemical processes that occur in the plasma. The data that are currently available are often scattered throughout the scientific literature, and assessments of their reliability are usually unavailable. Database Needs for Modeling and Simulation of Plasma Processing identifies strategies to add data to the existing database, to improve access to the database, and to assess the reliability of the available data. In addition to identifying the most important needs, this report assesses the experimental and theoretical/computational techniques that can be used, or must be developed, in order to begin to satisfy these needs. Table of ContentsFront MatterFINDINGSCONCLUSIONSRECOMMENDATIONSREFERENCESPLASMA PROCESSING FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURINGPLASMA EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PERSPECTIVESCHIP MANUFACTURER PERSPECTIVESRECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED DATABASEREFERENCESTOOL SCALE MODELSBarriers to Using Tool Scale ModelsFEATURE SCALE MODELSGENERAL ASSESSMENT OF MODELING STATE OF THE ART AND VISION OF FUTURE CAPABILITY AND IMPLIED NEEDSREFERENCESTECHNIQUES FOR MEASUREMENTS OF GAS PHASE SPECIESInformation ResourcesRoles of the Database In Motivating Diagnostic ExperimentsSURFACE REACTION DATABASE AND DIAGNOSTICSNew Diagnostic TechniquesFINDINGSREFERENCESSTATE OF THE DATABASEIncident Flux and Desorbing Flux AnalysisCondition of the SurfaceParticle BeamsSubstrate Temperature DependenceFINDINGSREFERENCESMoleculesNeutral DissociationMOMENTUM TRANSFER, SWARM, AND DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTSGENERAL COMMENTSREFERENCESINTRODUCTIONIon-Molecule and Charge Exchange ReactionsIon-Ion NeutralizationNeutral ChemistryStatus of the DatabaseExcited State Chemistry and Penning IonizationSummaryTHERMOCHEMICAL DATAREFERENCESAppendix A: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Workshop Participants

DKK 305.00
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Microwave Processing of Materials - Committee On Microwave Processing Of Materials: An Emerging Industrial Technology - Bog - National Academies Press

Microwave Processing of Materials - Committee On Microwave Processing Of Materials: An Emerging Industrial Technology - Bog - National Academies Press

Microwaves can be effectively used in the processing of industrial materials under a wide range of conditions. However, microwave processing is complex and multidisciplinary in nature, and a high degree of technical knowledge is needed to determine how, when, and where the technology can be most profitably utilized. This book assesses the potential of microwave technology for industrial applications, reviews the latest equipment and processing methods, and identifies both the gaps in understanding of microwave processing technology and the promising development opportunities that take advantage of this new technology's unique performance characteristics. Table of ContentsFRONT MATTEREXECUTIVE SUMMARYINTRODUCTIONMICROWAVE FUNDAMENTALSMICROWAVE SYSTEM INTEGRATIONAPPLICATION CRITERIAMICROWAVE APPLICATIONSCONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSREFERENCESAPPENDIX

DKK 292.00
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Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs - National Research Council - Bog -

Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs - National Research Council - Bog -

The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its inception. This is a much larger issue for the Air Force today, having effectively been at war for 20 years, with its aircraft becoming increasingly more expensive to operate and maintain and with military budgets certain to further decrease. The enormously complex Air Force weapon system sustainment enterprise is currently constrained on many sides by laws, policies, regulations and procedures, relationships, and organizational issues emanating from Congress, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Air Force itself. Against the back-drop of these stark realities, the Air Force requested the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies, under the auspices of the Air Force Studies Board to conduct and in-depth assessment of current and future Air Force weapon system sustainment initiatives and recommended future courses of action for consideration by the Air Force. Examination of the U.S. Air Force's Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs addresses the following topics:Assess current sustainment investments, infrastructure, and processes for adequacy in sustaining aging legacy systems and their support equipment. Determine if any modifications in policy are required and, if so, identify them and make recommendations for changes in Air Force regulations, policies, and strategies to accomplish the sustainment goals of the Air Force. Determine if any modifications in technology efforts are required and, if so, identify them and make recommendations regarding the technology efforts that should be pursued because they could make positive impacts on the sustainment of the current and future systems and equipment of the Air Force. Determine if the Air Logistics Centers have the necessary resources (funding, manpower, skill sets, and technologies) and are equipped and organized to sustain legacy systems and equipment and the Air Force of tomorrow. Identify and make recommendations regarding incorporating sustainability into future aircraft designs. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Review of the Impact of Regulations, Policies, and Strategies on Sustainment3 Assessment of Current Sustainment Investments, Infrastructure, and Processes4 Assessment of Air Force Air Logistics Centers5 Technology Development and Insertion for Sustainment6 Incorporating Sustainability into Future DesignsAppendixesAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee MembersAppendix B: Meetings and Participating OrganizationsAppendix C: Navy Enterprise Transformation: Working for the Greater Good

DKK 331.00
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Limited Affordable Low-Volume Manufacturing - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Limited Affordable Low-Volume Manufacturing - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Limited Affordable Low-Volume Manufacturing is the summary of a workshop convened by the National Materials and Manufacturing Board of the National Research Council in August 2013 to discuss affordable, low-volume manufacturing. The workshop focused on four critical issues relevant to manufacturing: low-volume manufacturing; use of commercial off-the-shelf equipment; short production runs; and commercial manufacturing services. The workshop discussion also considered variable-rate manufacturing and high-mix manufacturing, both aspects of low-volume manufacturing. This report examines the characteristics of low-volume manufacturing and considers future advances in limited affordable low-volume manufacturing in the United States. Table of ContentsFront MatterOverviewWorkshop ThemesSummary of Workshop Presentations and DiscussionsReferencesAppendixesAppendix A: Workshop Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Workshop AgendaAppendix D: Acronyms

DKK 266.00
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Manufacturing Process Controls for the Industries of the Future - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Manufacturing Process Controls for the Industries of the Future - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Manufacturing process controls include all systems and software that exert control over production processes. Control systems include process sensors, data processing equipment, actuators, networks to connect equipment, and algorithms to relate process variables to product attributes. Since 1995, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Industrial Technology 's (OIT) program management strategy has reflected its commitment to increasing and documenting the commercial impact of OIT programs. OIT's management strategy for research and development has been in transition from a "technology push" strategy to a "market pull" strategy based on the needs of seven energy-and waste-intensive industries-steel, forest products, glass, metal casting, aluminum, chemicals, and petroleum refining. These industries, designated as Industries of the Future (IOF), are the focus of OIT programs. In 1997, agriculture, specifically renewable bioproducts, was added to the IOF group. The National Research Council Panel on Manufacturing Process Controls is part of the Committee on Industrial Technology Assessments (CITA), which was established to evaluate the OIT program strategy, to provide guidance during the transition to the new IOF strategy, and to assess the effects of the change in program strategy on cross-cutting technology programs, that is, technologies applicable to several of the IOF industries. The panel was established to identify key processes and needs for improved manufacturing control technology, especially the needs common to several IOF industries; identify specific research opportunities for addressing these common industry needs; suggest criteria for identifying and prioritizing research and development (R&D) to improve manufacturing controls technologies; and recommend means for implementing advances in control technologies. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 Synthesis of Industrial Needs3 Research Opportunities4 RecommendationsA Workshop AgendasB Biographical Sketches of Panel Members

DKK 305.00
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Deferred Maintenance Reporting for Federal Facilities - Federal Facilities Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Deferred Maintenance Reporting for Federal Facilities - Federal Facilities Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

In 1996 the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) 1 enacted Standard Number 6, Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E), the first government-wide initiative requiring federal agencies to report dollar amounts of deferred maintenance annually. The FASAB has identified four overall objectives in federal financial reporting: budgetary integrity, operating performance, stewardship, and systems and control. FASAB Standard Number 6, as amended, focuses on operating performance and stewardship. The FFC Standing Committee on Operations and Maintenance has prepared this report to identify potential issues that should be considered in any future amendments to the standard and to suggest approaches for resolving them. The committee's intent is to assist the CFO Council, federal agencies, the FASAB, and others as they consider how best to meet the objectives of federal financial reporting for facilities.

DKK 305.00
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