APRT-FMEA buffer sizing method in scheduling of a wind farm construction project

Zohrehvandi, Shakib; Khalilzadeh, Mohammad

doi:10.1108/ecam-04-2018-0161

Cited by 18 publications

(11 citation statements)

References 34 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In order to evaluate the proposed algorithm, the inputs from this project were run through several algorithms recently presented, and the obtained results are presented in Table 7 for the sake of comparison. According to the results shown above, the planned project buffer using the proposed algorithm was 13% less than the APRT-FMEA buffer sizing algorithm used by Zohrehvandi and Khalilzadeh [16]. Moreover, the results of implementing the proposed algorithm showed that the planned project buffer was 6% lower compared to the buffer sizing algorithm presented by et al [18].…”

Section: Findings and Resultsmentioning

confidence: 71%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A Project-Scheduling and Resource Management Heuristic Algorithm in the Construction of Combined Cycle Power Plant Projects

Zohrehvandi

2022

Computers

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Given the growing number of development projects, proper project planning and management are crucial. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a heuristic algorithm for scheduling a power plant project construction and project resource management to determine the size of project buffers and feeding buffers. This algorithm consists of three steps: 1. estimating the duration of project activities; 2. determining the size of the project buffer and feeding buffers; and 3. simulating the mentioned algorithm, which will be explained below. Innovations of this research are as follows: estimating the exact duration of project activities by using a heuristic algorithm, in addition to determining the buffer size; calculating both project buffer and feeding buffers; and applying the algorithm to implement an ACC used in combined cycle power plant projects as a numerical example. In order to evaluate the proposed algorithm, inputs from this project were run through several algorithms recently presented. The results showed that a suitable amount of buffers can be allocated for projects using this algorithm.

show abstract

Section: Findings and Resultsmentioning

confidence: 71%

“…Zohrehvandi and Khalilzadeh [16] presented an efficient algorithm for project buffer sizing by taking failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) into account and reached a more realistic schedule. The proposed algorithm was implemented on a real wind farm construction project.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Project-Scheduling and Resource Management Heuristic Algorithm in the Construction of Combined Cycle Power Plant Projects

Zohrehvandi

2022

Computers

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Bakry et al (2016) introduced a buffer sizing algorithm to optimize project planning under uncertainty conditions. Zohrehvandi and Khalilzadeh (2019) integrated the APRT method with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), which resulted in a shorter project duration. Zarghami et al (2019) presented a new step towards the sizing of buffers for CCPM by developing a probabilistic measure obtained through a reliability analysis of project resources.…”

Section: Traditional Buffer Management Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Project scheduling and buffer management: A comprehensive review and future directions

Zohrehvandi¹,

Soltani²

2022

10.5267/j.jpm

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In the project management, buffers are considered to handle uncertainties that lead to changes in project scheduling which in turn causes project delivery delay. The purpose of this survey is to discuss the state of the art on models and methods for project buffer management and time optimization of construction projects and manufacturing industries. There are not literally any surveys which review the literature of project buffer management and time optimization. This research adds to the previous literature surveys and focuses mainly on papers after 2014 but with a quick review on previous works. This research investigates the literature from project buffer sizing, project buffer consumption monitoring and project time/resource optimization perspectives.

show abstract

“…They aimed at developing an enhanced critical chain project management framework for effective implementation of construction projects. Zohrehvandi and Khalilzadeh (2019) presented an efficient model for project buffer sizing by taking failure mode and effects analysis into account to reach a more realistic schedule. Vanhoucke (2016) examined the traditional buffer sizing methods and how they are obtained and compared the results through an example.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A project buffer and resource management model in energy sector; a case study in construction of a wind farm project

Zohrehvandi

Vanhoucke

Khalilzadeh

2020

IJESM

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This study aims to introduce an efficient project buffer and resource management (PBRM) model for project resource leveling and project buffer sizing and controlling of project buffer consumption of a wind power plant project to achieve a more realistic project duration. Design/methodology/approach The methodology of this research consists of three main phases. In the first phase of the research methodology, resource leveling is done in the project and resource conflicts of activities are identified. In the second phase, the project critical chain is determined, and the appropriate size of the project buffer is specified. In the third phase of the methodology, buffer consumption is controlled and monitored during the project implementation. After using the PBRM method, the results of this project were compared with those of the previous projects. Findings According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that using PBRM model in this wind turbine project construction, the project duration became 25 per cent shorter than the scheduled duration and also 29 per cent shorter than average duration of previous similar projects. Research limitations/implications One of the major problems with projects is that they are not completed according to schedule, and this creates time delays and losses in the implementation of projects. Today, as projects in the energy sector, especially renewable projects, are on the increase and also we are facing resource constraint in the implementation of projects, using scheduling techniques to minimize delays and obtain more realistic project duration is necessary. Practical implications This research was carried out in a wind farm project. In spite of the initial plan duration of 142 days and average duration of previous similar projects of 146 days, the project was completed in 113 days. Originality/value This paper introduces a practical project buffer and resource management model for project resource leveling, project buffer sizing and buffer consumption monitoring to reach a more realistic schedule in energy sector. This study adds to the literature by proposing the PBRM model in renewable energy sector.

show abstract

APRT-FMEA buffer sizing method in scheduling of a wind farm construction project

Cited by 18 publications

References 34 publications

A Project-Scheduling and Resource Management Heuristic Algorithm in the Construction of Combined Cycle Power Plant Projects

A Project-Scheduling and Resource Management Heuristic Algorithm in the Construction of Combined Cycle Power Plant Projects

Project scheduling and buffer management: A comprehensive review and future directions

A project buffer and resource management model in energy sector; a case study in construction of a wind farm project

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About