An algorithmic approach to system modularization under constraints

R. Sanaei; K.N. Otto; K. Hölttä-Otto; K.L. Wood

An algorithmic approach to system modularization under constraints

R. Sanaei, K.N. Otto, K. Hölttä-Otto, K.L. Wood

Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a principled method for product modularization that incorporates embodiment constraints due to different levels of fields in the product. In particular, we introduce the concept of a constraints matrix that determines which elements should and which elements should not to be placed together in a same module. Entries of this matrix can be determined based on architectural guidelines, and then a modified version of the IGTA+ clustering algorithm can be used to explore the space of feasible architectures under restraints imposed by the constraints matrix. We demonstrate this method through a case study of controller board of a three phase AC motor.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 19th International DSM Conference
Subtitle of host publication	"Understand, Innovate, and Manage your Complex System!"
Publisher	The Design Society
Pages	15-24
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783000574795
Publication status	Published - 2017
MoE publication type	A4 Conference publication
Event	International Dependency and Structure Modeling Conference - Espoo, Finland Duration: 11 Sept 2017 → 13 Sept 2017 Conference number: 19

Conference

Conference	International Dependency and Structure Modeling Conference
Abbreviated title	DSM
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Espoo
Period	11/09/2017 → 13/09/2017

Keywords

Constraint Matrix
DSM Clustering
Field Effects
Product Modularization

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An algorithmic approach to system modularization under constraints. / Sanaei, R.; Otto, K.N.; Hölttä-Otto, K. et al.
Proceedings of the 19th International DSM Conference: "Understand, Innovate, and Manage your Complex System!". The Design Society, 2017. p. 15-24.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

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