Improvement of Productivity in Kuwait Steel Using Ergonomics Parameters by Controlling the Noise and Temperature

Abstract

Metal casting is one of the most important manufacturing process technologies and is defined as a process in which molten or liquid metal is poured into a mould. Today, metal casting components are found in over 90 percent of manufactured goods and equipment, from critical component for aircraft and automotive industries to home applications as well as construction machineries. In a high competitive market, the productivity improvement is very important. The main aim of this work is to study the productivity improvement in Kuwait Steel Company using ergonomics factors such as noise and temperature. It is concluded that by considering the ergonomics the quality of products has improved and the productivity increased. It was found that, the productivity improved by 0.45 % for controlling the temperature and 0.80 % by controlling the noises.

Study of Noise Effect of Slag Storage Technology on Surrounding Environment

“…After subtracting the values that were not related to the monitored sound source (road traffic and human and animal sounds), the values of the determinant were established for the reference time intervals-day, evening, and night-related only to the monitored noise source. During the measurements, the microphone was mounted on a tripod at the required height and placed at the selected measurement location [15].…”