Study on Scheduling Method for Reentrant Autoclave Moulding Operation of Composite Materials

Abstract:

The autoclave moulding process of composites is characterized by reentrance, capacity and time constraints. Its scheduling directly affects productivity and production cycle of composites. Scheduling methods in the existing literature can't meet the requirements of its scheduling optimization. Aiming at improving utilization and reducing energy consumption of autoclave, based on the Theory of Constraints, a heuristic algorithm considering the capacity and time constraints is proposed to solve the scheduling problem, and priority scheduling rules are established. The studying of a case shows the effectiveness of the algorithm.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 490-491)
• Pages: 14-18
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.490-491.14
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Wen Hua Ye, Jian Li, Wei Fang Chen, Wan Tai Ma, Sheng Leng
• Keywords: Autoclave Moulding, Composite, Production Scheduling, Reentrant Production

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