Showing papers on "Value engineering published in 1982"
01 Jan 1982
TL;DR: In this paper, a VA/VE theory based on historical developments in the field of value analysis/value engineering has been proposed, with a theoretical base and a framework of underlying principles.
Abstract: The field of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) has been evolving since its inception in the late 1940's. However, while the number o£ techniques has grown, research indicates a theory has never been suggested. A theory is essential for any discipline (from physics to psychology) to give direction to the work done in that field. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to derive and propose a VA/VE theory based on historical developments in the VA/VE field. With a theoretical base and framework of underlying principles, it will be possible to effectively educate new value special ists in the use of VA/VE techniques. This problem of educating new value specialists
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TL;DR: The main consumption of energy in the progressive conversion of raw materials into engineering products occurs in the materials industries; the direct consumption consumption in the engineering industries is relatively small as mentioned in this paper. But the cost of purchasing materials is commonly the biggest single item of cost in component production; it may therefore be expected that any programme aimed at cost reduction, such as value engineering, will generally also lead to a reduction in energy consumption.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the socioeconomic aspects of a value analysis of wind energy as a resource for electricity generation and show that large-scale wind turbines are likely to become a contributing factor for future electricity generation.
Abstract: This paper discusses the socioeconomic aspects of a value analysis of wind energy as a resource for electricity generation. Just like an evaluation on a business level, a socioeconomic evaluation has to proceed according to the principle of keeping production and delivery costs of electricity to a minimum and of maintaining generation with high reliability. The socioeconomic evaluation is, however, much more complex than in the case of private enterprise. First, the notion of costs needs to be more broadly defined. Pollution, dependence of the national energy supply, and availability or scarcity of resources are the key issues that have to be taken into account. Empirical data for the Netherlands are used to describe the complex issue. The results indicate that large-scale wind turbines are likely to become a contributing factor for future electricity generation.
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01 Jan 1982
TL;DR: In this article, a highly quantita- tive technique designed to optimize group processes through the application of value engineering and participative management is presented, which can be used to improve group performance.
Abstract: This paper outlines a highly quantita tive technique designed to optimize group processes through the application of Value Engineering and participative management.