We developed a system for forecasting natural gas consumption. The system enables distribution companies to optimise the operation of a distribution network and its operating costs. Two applications of the system were put into operation in the following companies: a) Domplan, d.d. and b) Energetika Ljubljana, d.o.o. Both installed systems are connected to each company's information system and daily generate a natural gas consumption forecast for the next day.
F.15 Development of a new information system/databases
COBISS.SI-ID: 10458139We organised an international conference, under the patronage of the scientific association CIRP (The International Academy for Production Engineering). Besides presentation of the latest results on modelling of machining operations, the meeting served as a basis for a discussion, and definition of co-operation and future research directions in the field of modelling of machining operations and cutting processes, for professionals from industry and academia.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
COBISS.SI-ID: 226413568In the presentation, problems related to dynamic instabilities of manufacturing process were presented. Examples of nonlinearities, corresponding instabilities and how these instabilities affect the state of processes were shown. More detailed results of theoretical and experimental research on the description and characterisation of instabilities in turning, milling, grinding and the laser droplet formation process were described.
B.04 Guest lecture
COBISS.SI-ID: 10265627A general system of diagnostics for manufacturing processes was developed. The system diagnoses states of production processes based on process measurements and appropriate signal-processing methods. Two applications of the system were introduced into the industrial environment, both in the company Danfoss Compressors, d.o.o. The company considerably improved production reliability, and ability to detect faulty compressors before they leave the factory. Consequently, the company enjoys an improved international competitive position and reputation among customers.
F.13 Development of new production methods and tools or processes
COBISS.SI-ID: 10413339In the framework of co-operation with Danfoss Compressors, d.o.o., a consultancy contract was made in 2003 regarding the process of establishing and managing of the research and development function in the company. Based on this co-operation, several research and development projects were successfully completed. With this, we have improved knowledge transfer from the university to the industrial environment and have contributed to the improvement of the quality of production processes and the international competitiveness of the company.
F.34 Consultancy
In the framework of co-operation with Danfoss Compressors, d.o.o., a consultancy contract was made in 2003 regarding the process of establishing and managing of the research and development function in the company. Based on this co-operation, several research and development projects were successfully completed. With this, we have improved knowledge transfer from the university to the industrial environment and have contributed to the improvement of the quality of production processes and the international competitiveness of the company.
F.34 Consultancy