An integrated fuzzy simulation-mathematical programming approach for layout optimization by considering resilience engineering factors: a gas transmission unit

PurposeThis study aims to present an integrated approach based on resilience engineering (RE) for layout optimization of a maintenance workshop in a large transmission unit.Design/methodology/approachMoreover, optimum facility layout design (FLD) is identified by RE, fuzzy simulation and fuzzy data...

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Published in:World journal of engineering 2016-01, Vol.13 (6), p.547-559
Main Authors: Azadeh, Ali, Heydari, Razieh, Yazdanparast, Reza, Keramati, Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Costs
Data envelopment analysis
Efficiency
Facilities management
Flexibility
Gas transmission
Integer programming
Integrated approach
Layouts
Maintenance
Manufacturing
Materials handling
Mathematical programming
Optimization
Performance evaluation
Productivity
Redundancy
Resilience
Simulation
Workshops
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Summary:PurposeThis study aims to present an integrated approach based on resilience engineering (RE) for layout optimization of a maintenance workshop in a large transmission unit.Design/methodology/approachMoreover, optimum facility layout design (FLD) is identified by RE, fuzzy simulation and fuzzy data envelopment analysis.FindingsRE is considered in context of flexibility and redundancy. Results indicated that U-Shaped layout with flexible facilities increases the efficiency of the maintenance workshop.Originality/valueThis is the first study that considers RE for optimization of FLD in a gas transmission unit. RE significantly increases safety features of hazardous systems such as a gas transmission unit.
ISSN:1708-5284
DOI:10.1108/WJE-09-2016-0089