Use of Simulation as safe platform to test new strategies in Fuel Cell Manufacturing

January 31, 2024

Use of Simulation as safe platform to test new strategies in Fuel Cell Manufacturing


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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYThroughput Validation

Use of Simulation as safe platform to test new strategies in Fuel Cell Manufacturing

Key Points

  • Build a Model to test new strategies
  • Bottleneck Identification and Throughput improvement
  • Sensitivity Analysis on Buffer Capacity

Client's Challenge

  • Develop and Test system-level strategies in a "safe" environment before implementation
  • Understand the robustness of these strategies to changing market conditions

PMI's Approach

  • Data analysis, 2D model building, verification & validation
  • Identification of the Bottlenecks using WIP and TIS Data
  • Increase bottleneck's capacity to analyze the impact on throughput
  • Build Throughput Improvement Roadmap
  • Carry out Sensitivity Analysis on buffer capacities

Findings & Recommendation

  • Facility was able to produce max. of 310 stacks per week
  • Sintering Oven was first the bottleneck
  • Inspection and Glue Station together were the second bottleneck, etc.
  • An increase in throughput was found for various scenarios
  • Best possible strategy was identified and selected for implementation in the
    plant
  • Buffer Analysis helped identify the minimum number of boats required to
    process a batch in the furnace

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