Modern design methods for both rolling stock and machinery aim to automate processes as much possible. Cab engine driver should run the train, not be involved in its maintenance, maintenance crew is required know advance all failures on a particular cab. But addition standard train operation, there are number of issues that affect safety reliability operational equipment. These include heating ...

Locating good design solutions within a sequential process environment is necessary to improve the quality and overall productivity of the processes. Multi-objective, multi-stage sequential process design is a complex problem involving large number of design variables and sequential relationship between any two stages. The aim of this paper is to propose a novel framework to handle real-life se...

This paper evaluates the determinants of bank performance in China. In particular, we examine the effects of stock market volatility, competition and ownership on bank performance in China. The sample comprises a total of 11 banks (four state-owned and seven joint-stock commercial banks) listed in the Chinese Stock Exchanges. The period under consideration extends from 2003-2009. The Generalize...

This paper evaluates the determinants of bank performance in China. In particular, we examine the effects of stock market volatility, competition and ownership on bank performance in China. The sample comprises a total of 11 banks (four state-owned and seven joint-stock commercial banks) listed in the Chinese Stock Exchanges. The period under consideration extends from 2003-2009. The Generalize...

Thin slab casting and rolling was originally developed as a low cost alternative to a conventional casting and rolling process route. However, due to the technological restrictions of the first generation plants, only limited quality and productivity goals could be achieved, questioning its further application to more advanced applications. This paper describes the original contributions that D...