Project engineering

About: Project engineering is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 609 publications have been published within this topic receiving 8869 citations.

Parallel system development: a reference model for CASE tools

Abstract: An ongoing study and enhancement program is being conducted on Smith Industries' development process. The findings are being applied to real projects, and the results are being closely tracked. The author summarizes some of the results so far and shows how they provide a reference model for CASE (computer-aided-software-engineering) tools. From the study results it is concluded that no simple sequential model can describe the development process and that a parallel model, adaptable to the needs of the particular project, is more realistic. This parallel model encompasses all of the disciplines involved in development: systems, hardware, software, reliability, testing, manufacturing, and so on. A project database is needed to accommodate all the many products of development and their complex relationships across all these disciplines. Such a model and database provide a reference for evaluating existing CASE tools and developing new ones. Existing CASE tools fall far short of meeting the needs of this model. >

The Wiley Project Engineer's Desk Reference: Project Engineering, Operations, and Management

Abstract: THE PROJECT. The Project. THE ENGINEERING PROCESS. The Engineering Process. Design Control. Engineering Organization. PROJECT OPERATIONS. Scheduling and Forecasting. Estimating and Cost Control. Material Acquisition. Project Management. International Projects. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Proposals. Contracts and Legal Considerations. Human Resources. Business Operations. Appendices. Selected References. Index.

The LQMS research project: a case study in knowledge-based system development

Abstract: The Log Quality Monitoring System (LQMS) is a medium-sized knowledge-based system that was developed to address the problem of providing real-time assistance to the wireline field engineer. The authors discuss the motivation for the project, review the major decisions that were made, detail how they affected the direction of the project, and identify the basic lessons that were learned. The research version of LQMS was developed at Schlumberger-Doll Research over a period of about three and a half years. The project successfully dealt with several thorny issues in the development of knowledge-based systems: multiple domain experts, real time constraints, embedded environment, coordination and communication of multiple knowledge sources, and technology transfer. The project evolved from an exploratory, rapid prototyping style of development to a more traditional specify/design/implement/test methodology. Much of this evolution was driven by the field testing and technology transfer requirements of the later stages of the project. >

Control system modernization of older SCR electrochemical rectifiers

Abstract: This paper describes the application of modern microprocessor-based control design to upgrade the control system and protection of a system of early SCR rectifiers used in an industrial electrochemical plant. The paper discusses the problems of the existing power system, and the benefits desired from the project, as well as the issues leading to the decision to proceed with the project. Design considerations are discussed along with the elements to be retained from the original control system. The steps in planning the conversion of each unit in the system are shown, including module preparation and testing, removal and rewiring and test sequences. Connection of the system into an operators central industrial PC for unit monitoring is described. Finally, other possible options are shown, with a discussion of their potential benefits.