R. Lins, Bruno Guerreiro, R. Schmitt, Jianing Sun, Marcio Corazzim, Francis R. Silva
{"title":"A novel methodology for retrofitting CNC machines based on the context of industry 4.0","authors":"R. Lins, Bruno Guerreiro, R. Schmitt, Jianing Sun, Marcio Corazzim, Francis R. Silva","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088293","url":null,"abstract":"The new concept of manufacturing, called as Industry 4.0, must transform the paradigm of the industries much faster than any other technological revolution known at the moment. This new paradigm must require the intensive use of different machines, mechatronic systems and electronic devices that will be integrated through protocols which must allow a wide sharing of data among the devices that compose the manufacturing system. Although this new paradigm has been changing the design of new machines, the current systems are not prepared to be integrated by these new concepts. Therefore, a new demand for retrofitting of these current systems is emerging nowadays in order to update them for the context of Industry 4.0. Hence, this paper proposes and studies a methodology based on the concepts of design and systems engineering for retrofitting existing Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines. As result, the proposed methodology must depict in details the functional requirements (FRs), the design parameters (DPs), data model and the system architecture for updating CNC machines in use, enabling the engineers to create personalized projects for real industries.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121796120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiang Cao, Zhiqiang Fan, Lanlan Gao, Ning Li, Xiaokai Xia, Luo Xu
{"title":"Using information activity and capability effect to bridge gaps between OV, CV and SV/SvcV","authors":"Jiang Cao, Zhiqiang Fan, Lanlan Gao, Ning Li, Xiaokai Xia, Luo Xu","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088316","url":null,"abstract":"To facilitate system architecture development using DoDAF, we propose an architecture development methodology based on DoDAF 2.0 in this paper. First, based on experiences in practice, gaps between Operational Viewpoint (OV), Capability Viewpoint (CV) and System/Service Viewpoint (SV/SvcV) are analyzed. Second, to bridge the gaps, two architecture viewpoints, i.e. Information activity Viewpoint (IaV) and Capability effect Viewpoint (CeV) proposed in our previous work, are introduced. In addition, a meta-model is provided to define key architecture elements and their relationships in these six viewpoints (i.e. OV, CV, IaV, CeV, SV and SvcV). Third, via analysis of element associations in different viewpoints and models, we give a suggested process of developing system architecture using the six viewpoints and their models, including model development steps, inputs and outputs of each step. Finally, a case study is conducted by applying our methodology to describe architecture of a defense system. Results show that our methodology can effectively facilitate system architecture development and help architects (especially for information system architects) to develop architecture from OV, CV to SV and SvcV.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125233228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of AH and MFM for work domain analysis in light of interface design","authors":"M. Cai, Y. Lin, Z. Gao, C. Yuan, W.J. Zhang","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088250","url":null,"abstract":"In designing a human-computer interface (interface for short) for a complex work domain, the first question to be answered is what information should be presented on an interface media. The simplest answer is: it depends on tasks to be performed by the human operator. In the past two decades, two methodologies have been developed with a purpose to answer this question, namely Abstraction Hierarchy (AH) and Multi-Level Flow Modeling (MFM). In this paper we compare AH and MFM for the purpose of understanding whether they have provided a satisfactory answer. The result of the comparison concludes: (1) the two are complementary in terms of their functions, and (2) neither of them has provided a satisfactory answer to the foregoing question, and together they have not provided a satisfactory answer either. Subsequently, this paper outlines the criteria for a more satisfactory answer but the methodology to satisfy these criteria is considered as a future work.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125468622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Model based verification of Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in high lift systems: Verification and validation","authors":"U. Farooq","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088318","url":null,"abstract":"Aircraft flight control systems are complex systems to verify, especially considering the amount of software and hardware involved. One such flight control system is the High Lift System which provides the fundamental aircraft function of increasing wing lift. UTC Aerospace Systems provides complete \"stick to surface\" High Lift Actuation Systems for large commercial aircraft as well as smaller business jets. Verification of High Lift actuation Systems is a complex task, as each component has different performance, functionality and environmental requirements that need to be verified at an early stage in the lifecycle. This paper provides an overview of the method used to verify the interfaces and behaviour of a High Lift System Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with the greater system and aircraft through the use of models. The paper describes an approach to assess the functional behaviour of a system through simulation of failure conditions in a model and assessing the system response. In addition, the paper describes an approach undertaken to get visibility of the level of margin present in the Safety Monitors in the High Lift System ECU.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115109890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Johannes Bach, Jacob Langner, S. Otten, Marc Holzäpfel, E. Sax
{"title":"Data-driven development, a complementing approach for automotive systems engineering","authors":"Johannes Bach, Jacob Langner, S. Otten, Marc Holzäpfel, E. Sax","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088295","url":null,"abstract":"Established methods and processes in the field of Automotive Systems Engineering (ASE) are challenged by the rising complexity of current features. Expanding system boundaries, tighter interconnections of functional elements, increasingly complex algorithms and an ever growing operational domain generate a multitude of different scenarios that require consideration during specification, design, implementation and testing. This paper reflects the current practice on the example of the Automotive SPICE process reference for system and software development in the automotive domain. It then contemplates on opportunities of consistent usage of recorded vehicle data throughout all phases of automotive development. Our concept of data-driven development is not intended to replace the current practice but to complement it. A summary of our previous work demonstrates the practicability of the concept on the basis of the development of a Predictive Cruise Control (PCC) feature. The contribution concludes with a scalable concept for the large scale application of data-driven development in ASE.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133265995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. De Martino, F. Farroni, N. Pasquino, A. Sakhnevych, F. Timpone
{"title":"Real-time estimation of the vehicle sideslip angle through regression based on principal component analysis and neural networks","authors":"M. De Martino, F. Farroni, N. Pasquino, A. Sakhnevych, F. Timpone","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088274","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate estimation of the vehicle sideslip angle is fundamental in vehicle dynamics control and stability. In this paper two different methods for vehicle sideslip estimation, based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Neural Networks (NN), are presented comparing the procedure responses with full-scale vehicle acquired test data. The estimation algorithms use driver's steering angle, lateral and longitudinal accelerations, wheel angular velocities and yaw rate measured from sensors integrated in a test vehicle, and are validated by comparison with the measurements of the sideslip angle provided by an optical Correvit sensor suitably mounted on board, serving as the reference system in terms of accuracy of slip-free measurement of longitudinal and transverse vehicle dynamics. The procedure results, based on both the original (RAW) and the reduced (PCA) data sets, are compared to the acquired sideslip angle, using the estimated channel as an input for the TRICK tool to evaluate the accuracy of the results and the potential of the estimation process in terms of tire interaction curves.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130060149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Vitolo, S. Patalano, A. Lanzotti, F. Timpone, M. De Martino
{"title":"Window shape effect in a single bowden power window system","authors":"F. Vitolo, S. Patalano, A. Lanzotti, F. Timpone, M. De Martino","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088308","url":null,"abstract":"Simulation results are not representative of a real system behavior up to its model validation. Validation activity needs a model characterization to match real system and model parameters. This activity impacts more on mechatronics systems which are affected by both physical and control characterizations. This work deals with single bowden power window systems; it improves a system model, previously developed, by deepening window aspects and force system. Force types and modules have been obtained by several experimental tests, in different operating conditions. Experimental automated tests have been carried out by means of a new virtual instrument developed in LabVIEW® environment. Comparison of test results highlights three main components related to: sliding friction, window friction and gravity. These components are affected by window shape which induces module variations. We named these variations \"window shape effect and these results bring to a new procedure for system validation.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123195999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of a sentry smart bearing as a node for connectivity and monitoring of steelmaking system","authors":"E. Brusa","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088257","url":null,"abstract":"The Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is herein applied to design a physical node for an interconnected system, based upon data exchange. As a test case the concept of smart bearing equipped with sensors to be used to monitor a cold rolling mill is preliminarily developed. The paper focuses on the two activities of inner and outer monitoring of the bearing service. Outer monitoring is aimed at detecting any abnormal operation of the cluster mill, while the inner one identifies any symptom of damage within the bearing components. The effectiveness of the MBSE approach is investigated, whilst the system is decomposed and analyzed. Layout, connectivity and autonomous power generation are assumed as a reference to assess a preliminary design synthesis, by resorting to some available technologies, and to check the suitability of the smart bearing for the proposed application. Limitations and benefits of the MBSE approach within this context are even discussed.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130784073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engineering immersive edutainment systems: Qualitative evaluation of technology transfer projects","authors":"Fabio Luiz Doreto Rodrigues, R. de Deus Lopes","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088311","url":null,"abstract":"Edutainment systems' Development is well documented in research papers, and its application has satisfying results in several knowledge areas. However, methods for multidisciplinary team management in immersive edutainment systems engineering were not found in the survey made. A qualitative evaluation of immersive edutainment systems' engineering was conducted aiming to achieve grounded theory that summarizes key topics that have an impact on the engineering of such systems. Qualitative research methods were used in data acquisition and analysis. Two edutainment projects developed by a university's technological center in collaboration with a science museum were studied. In-depth interviews were conducted with project's participants to gather qualitative data. Projects' documents were also examined. Resulting raw data was codified, categorized and selected to achieve grounded theory.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131413546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of age differentiated perishable inventory","authors":"D. Dalalah","doi":"10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SYSENG.2017.8088324","url":null,"abstract":"This paper tackles the problem of periodic review of perishable inventory of extremely short shelf life characterized by age differentiation. The daily demand of items is highly stochastic which is differentiated by age, that is, the demand on young items is not the same as the demand on older items. This demand pattern can be found in applications such as oncology, transplantation and traumatology where the demand for blood is age differentiated. Items that are not consumed within the limited shelf life will be spoiled. In every period, the demand may exceed the available inventory, where shortage is recorded in this case. However, expedite service can be considered to satisfy the shortage as no backorders are allowed. Items that are not consumed get older day to day until they reach their maximum shelf life and eventually spoiled. To replenish the inventory, an optimal order up to level quantity will be found such that short and spoiled items are minimized. The motivation of such problem is its stochastic demand and age differentiated inventory system that makes the optimization of the model a challenging task. An optimization algorithm is presented to minimize the objective function; the model is tested for a shelf life of 2, 3, 4 and 5 days. The model output shows significantly promising results that outperform the ones found in some literature studies for this highly nonlinear and stochastic optimization problem.","PeriodicalId":354846,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Systems Engineering Symposium (ISSE)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116838602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}