DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL FACILITY LAYOUT FOR AVIATION ENGINEERING SETUP

Abstract

Systems Engineering (SYSE) is a multidisciplinary approach that interrelates the basic principles of engineering and helps to organize di erent domain knowledge to makes e ective insight into complex engineering projects. In- dustrial project selected for thesis work is Development of Technical Facility Layout for Aviation Engineering Setup (AES) in private Aerospace & Defence (A&D) sector of Pakistan. The methodology employed in planning the tech- nical facility layout is a unique blend of multi-disciplinary approaches that have been amalgamated together to formulate a framework named as Techni- cal Facility Layout (TFL) for AES. The process starts with the application of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis to iden- tify all the possible known dimensions into four logical quadrants. Further to QFD, need analysis was performed, which included the identi cation of the stakeholders to the project and derivation of mandatory and preferential requirements. Systematic textual analysis helped to identify the major func- tions and then decomposition of these functions to map with customer needs, resources and formulation of organizational structure by using SysML and functional ow block diagrams (FFBDs). Three broad categories of technical performance measures (TPMs) are set to access the overall progress of the project. Allocation of functions to physical elements is carried out by mak- ing the facility layout model using the SysML. Creation of a system model necessitates the requirement to identify the interaction of physical elements within the system and with the external systems. This interface management is carried out using N2 matrices. Three di erent alternatives were evaluated through the linguistics evaluation and mathematical modeling to select the most suitable option. A risk assessment model is developed based upon the di erent stages of system life cycle to access the risks associated with the complex projects. Engineering development plan is made to de ne the timelines for di erent phases of the project. In the end, all these tools and techniques are organized in a logical sequence to give new way and essence to existing planning document called as System Engineering Management Plan.