Sustainable manufacturing systems : an energy perspective / Lin Li and Mengchu Zhou.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to energy efficiency in manufacturing systems -- Introduction -- Energy efficiency in manufacturing systems -- Mathematical tools and modeling basics -- Mathematical tools -- Mathematical modeling of manufacturing systems -- Energy efficiency characterization in manufacturing systems -- Energy management in typical manufacturing systems -- Electricity demand response for manufacturing systems -- Energy control and optimization for manufacturing systems utilizing combined heat and power system -- Plant-level energy management for combined manufacturing and HVAC system -- Energy management in advanced manufacturing systems -- Energy analysis of stereolithography-based additive manufacturing -- Energy efficiency modeling and optimization of cellulosic biofuel manufacturing system -- Energy-consumption minimized scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems -- Summaries and conclusions -- Research trends and future directions in sustainable industrial development.

Sustainable Manufacturing Systems: An Energy Perspective delivers a comprehensive analysis of energy efficiency in sustainable manufacturing. The book presents manufacturing modeling methods and energy efficiency evaluation and improvement methods for different manufacturing systems. It allows industry professionals to understand the methodologies and techniques being embraced around the world that lead to advanced energy management. The book offers readers a comprehensive and systematic theoretical foundation for novel manufacturing system modeling, analysis, and control. It concludes with a summary of the insights and applications contained within and a discussion of future research issues that have yet to be grappled with. Sustainable Manufacturing Systems answers the questions that energy customers, managers, decision makers, and researchers have been asking about sustainable manufacturing. The book’s release coincides with recent and profound advances in smart grid applications and will serve as a practical tool to assist industrial engineers in furthering the green revolution. Readers will also benefit from: A thorough introduction to energy efficiency in manufacturing systems, including the current state of research and research methodologies. An exploration of the development of manufacturing methodologies, including mathematical modeling for manufacturing systems and energy efficiency characterization in manufacturing systems. An analysis of the applications of various methodologies, including electricity demand response for manufacturing systems and energy control and optimization for manufacturing systems utilizing combined heat and power systems. A discussion of energy efficiency in advanced manufacturing systems, like stereolithography additive manufacturing and cellulosic biofuel manufacturing systems. Perfect for researchers, undergraduate students, and graduate students in engineering disciplines, especially for those majoring in industrial, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, Sustainable Manufacturing. Systems will also earn a place in the libraries of management and business students interested in manufacturing system cost performance and energy management. -- Back cover.