A compound control chart for monitoring and controlling high quality processes

In the present article, we propose a new control chart for monitoring high quality processes. More specifically, we suggest declaring the monitored process out of control, by exploiting a compound rule couching on the number of conforming units observed between the (i − 1)th and the ith nonconforming item and the number of conforming items observed between the (i − 2)th and the ith nonconforming item. Our numerical experimentation demonstrates that the proposed control chart, in most of the cases, exhibits a better (or at least equivalent) performance than its competitors.     

最优过程均值和生产运行长度的确定

实际生产中,过程均值由于受到随机振荡的影响,经常从受控状态逐渐漂移到失控状态,从而导致大量不合格品的出现.针对这种情况,本文假定随机振荡次数服从泊松过程,每次振荡引起过程均值漂移相互独立且服从同一指数分布,结合不对称田口质量损失函数,建立了最佳初始过程均值的经济模型,并讨论了最优生产运行长度的确定.通过与初始过程均值设置在目标值处的情形比较,说明本文模型对降低生产成本的有效性。灵敏度分析表明了各参数对最优过程均值和生产运行长度的影响.     

A generalized Pólya urn model and related multivariate distributions

In this paper, we study of Pólya urn model containing balls of (m+1) different labels under a general replacement scheme, which is characterized by an (m+1) × (m+1) addition matrix of integers without constraints on the values of these (m+1)² integers other than non-negativity. LetX ₁,X ₂,...,X _n be trials obtained by the Pólya urn scheme (with possible outcomes: “O”, “1”,...“m”). We consider the multivariate distributions of the numbers of occurrences of runs of different types arising from the various enumeration schemes and give a recursive formula of the probability generating function. Some closed form expressions are derived as special cases, which have potential applications to various areas. Our methods for the derivation of the multivariate run-related distribution are very simple and suitable for numerical and symbolic calculations by means of computer algebra systems. The results presented here develop a general workable framework for the study of Pólya urn models. Our attempts are very useful for understanding non-classic urn models. Finally, numerical examples are also given in order to illustrate the feasibility of our results. This research was partially supported by the ISM Cooperative Research Program (2003-ISM·CRP-2007).     

Start-Up Demonstration Tests Under Markov Dependence Model with Corrective Actions

A general probability model for a start-up demonstration test is studied. The joint probability generating function of some random variables appearing in the Markov dependence model of the start-up demonstration test with corrective actions is derived by the method of probability generating function. By using the probability generating function, several characteristics relating to the distribution are obtained.     

On the shoreline boundary conditions for Boussinesq‐type models

We propose and illustrate a novel type of shoreline boundary conditions for Boussinesq‐type models. On the basis of characteristic equations of the non‐linear shallow water equations, boundary conditions are developed equations that can suitably model the motion of the instantaneous shoreline. Such boundary conditions are then implemented in a numerical solver for a specific set of Boussinesq‐type equations, which have been proved very effective for near‐shore modelling. Finally, a number of tests are performed to validate and illustrate the behaviour of the new conditions. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluation of smoothing techniques in the run to run optimization of fed‐batch processes with u‐PLS

Run to run (R2R) optimization based on unfolded Partial Least Squares (u‐PLS) is a promising approach for improving the performance of batch and fed‐batch processes as it is able to continuously adapt to changing processing conditions. Using this technique, the regression coefficients of PLS are used to modify the input profile of the process in order to optimize the yield. When this approach was initially proposed, it was observed that the optimization performed better when PLS was combined with a smoothing technique, in particular a sliding window filtering, which constrained the regression coefficients to be smooth. In the present paper, this result is further investigated and some modifications to the original approach are proposed. Also, the suitability of different smoothing techniques in combination with PLS is studied for both end‐of‐batch quality prediction and R2R optimization. The smoothing techniques considered in this paper include the original filtering approach, the introduction of smoothing constraints in the PLS calibration (Penalized PLS), and the use of functional analysis (Functional PLS). Two fed‐batch process simulators are used to illustrate the results. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A Distribution-Free Phase II EWMA Control Chart for Joint Monitoring of Location and Scale

A single distribution-free (nonparametric) Phase II exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) chart based on the Cucconi statistic, referred to as the EWMA-Cucconi (EC) chart, is considered here for simultaneously monitoring shifts in the unknown location and scale parameters of a univariate continuous process. A comparison with some other existing nonparametric EWMA charts is presented in terms of the average, the standard deviation and some percentiles of the run length distribution. Numerical results based on Monte Carlo analysis show that the EC chart provides quite a satisfactory performance. The effect of the Phase I (reference) sample size on the IC performance of the EC chart is studied in detail. The application of the EC chart is illustrated by two real data examples.     

CUSUM,GLR,GEWMA以及RFCuscore控制图监测稳定过程均值漂移的效果比较(英)

本文给出了累积和控制图(CUSUM)监测稳定过程均值漂移的平均运行长度(ARL)的区间估计,并采用数字模拟的方法对CUSUM,GLR,GEWMA以及RFCuscore四种控制图监测稳定过程均值漂移的效果进行比较,结果显示CUSUM效果最好.     

Statistical Process Control using Shewhart Control Charts with Supplementary Runs Rules

The aim of this paper is to present the basic principles and recent advances in the area of statistical process control charting with the aid of runs rules. More specifically, we review the well known Shewhart type control charts supplemented with additional rules based on the theory of runs and scans. The motivation for this article stems from the fact that during the last decades, the performance improvement of the Shewhart charts by exploiting runs rules has attracted continuous research interest. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the Markov chain approach which is the most popular technique for studying the run length distribution of run based control charts.      

A particle finite element method applied to long wave run‐up

This paper presents a Lagrangian–Eulerian finite element formulation for solving fluid dynamics problems with moving boundaries and employs the method to long wave run‐up. The method is based on a set of Lagrangian particles which serve as moving nodes for the finite element mesh. Nodes at the moving shoreline are identified by the alpha shape concept which utilizes the distance from neighbouring nodes in different directions. An efficient triangulation technique is then used for the mesh generation at each time step. In order to validate the numerical method the code has been compared with analytical solutions and a preexisting finite difference model. The main focus of our investigation is to assess the numerical method through simulations of three‐dimensional dam break and long wave run‐up on curved beaches. Particularly the method is put to test for cases where different shoreline segments connect and produce a computational domain surrounding dry regions. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.