DATE 16 JUL 1979
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OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION OESTROY
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UnIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ",.i LL;,', L
INCORPORATING THE
WATERLOO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Project No. 902-11-02
MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF, AND
PREPARATION OF OPERATING MANUAL FOR, THE
OITARIO LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY, (ITO ,
AYLMER PLANT
June 1979
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: G. J. Savage
Systems Design
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
(519) B85-1211
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: E. L. Holmes
Director of Office of
Research Administration
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
(519) 885-1211
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3ACKGROUND
The initial proposal to ITL consisted of a two phase approach
for the analysis, modelling and simulation of the leaf processing plant
in Aylmer. Phase I essentially covered the identification of the system
varia@les and them modelling of the system components. Phase 11 covered
the comouter modelling of the leaf processing plant. The goals of
Phase I have been completed where information has been found. A
sur-ari :a ti on of the findings are contained in the two summary reports
presented on May 3 and Jane 13, 1979. A detailed report is being prepared.
Tn4s prooosal describes more specifically the work to be done in Phase
11 of the study.
OBJECTIVES
Phase It has two oijectives (1) to continue the modelling
and simulation of the leaf processing plant and to take the model to
computer implementation; and (2) to work with a team from Aylmer to
construct an operating manual for the Aylmer plant.
COURSE OF ACTION FOR PHASE II
1. MODEL OF PLANT: The data and operating information acquired in
Phase I have been sunmarized in chart form. The charts show the
qualitative effects that the system variables have on the operating
characteristics of the equi patient (efficiency, quality of leaf , etc.)
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It is intended to take these qualitative operating characteristics
of the individual equipment pieces, assemble a system in computer
form)and for given operating condition (moisture, temperature,
throughput, etc.) observe the changes or trends in the quality of
the product and the throughout rates for the various pieces of
equipment. The emphasis on the model will be placed on the process
before there-driers. The co-puter model will be constructed on
one of the rW-_-part.-n!-riL o.- Systems Design microcomputers. These
computers provide transportability and excellent man-computer
cor-.r.uni ca ti on facilities.
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2. PLANT OPERATING MANUAL,: The main goal of the manual is to be as
follows: to spell out the operating conditions for equipment in the
plant based upon throughput rate, gra-te, bale conditions, etc. The
manual is to serve as a comunicatior vehicle between management and
operating staff to provide the optirri;;..i operating conditions (correct
quality, fewest plug ups) of the leaf Drocessing equipment.
Before the manual is started, the following points must be
resolved;
1. definition of operating manual,
2. who wi I 1 use the manual ? and,
3. how wi 1 1 i t be updated and who wi I I update i t ?
The structure of the manual will be provided by Waterloo,
while the details will be provided fr3O d term consisting of Aylmer
staff.
TIME SCALE FOR PHASE II
Phase II will run from approximately June 27 to September 1, 1979.
PERSONNEL
Phase II is to be conducted by Dr. G. J. Savage as the
principal investigator with support z; rom the engineering staff at both
the Imperial Aylmer plant and Montre!l.
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REPORTS
At the completion of each step, Waterloo will provide, in a
working form, reports detailing the work carried out and any conclusions
reached. It is expected that Imperial's staff will review these and
comment for inputs for successive steps. The success of the endeavours
are in many ways dependent upon good communications between Imperial
and Waterloo.
The charges for Dr. Savage's time will be $300/ day, inclusive
of institutional overhead, based on a seven and one half hour working
day, and pro rated for portions thereof. Travel and computer time will
be above this, at actual cost. Estimates are as follows:
Consulting - 15 days $ 4,500
Travel (includes I trip to Montreal) 400
Computer 100
TOTAL 5,000
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