SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF MACHINE SELECTION, INTEGRATION AND UTILIZATION
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1. An apparatus operable in an industrial automation environment, the apparatus comprising:
- a memory that retains instructions related to;
dynamically constructing sub-models of an industrial process by utilizing sources of factors of production and sinks of the factors of production, the sources of the factors of production and the sinks of the factors of production associated with the industrial process; and
integrating the sub-models of the industrial process to create a user manipulable optimization model; and
a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory.
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Abstract
The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.
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1. An apparatus operable in an industrial automation environment, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory that retains instructions related to; dynamically constructing sub-models of an industrial process by utilizing sources of factors of production and sinks of the factors of production, the sources of the factors of production and the sinks of the factors of production associated with the industrial process; and integrating the sub-models of the industrial process to create a user manipulable optimization model; and a processor, coupled to the memory, configured to execute the instructions retained in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method employed in an industrial automation environment, comprising:
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dynamically constructing sub-models of an industrial process by utilizing sources of factors of production and sinks of the factors of production, the sources of the factors of production and the sinks of the factors of production associated with the industrial process; and integrating the sub-models of the industrial process to create a user manipulable optimization model. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system operable in an industrial automation environment, comprising:
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means for dynamically constructing sub-models of an industrial process by utilizing sources of factors of production and sinks of the factors of production, the sources of the factors of production and the sinks of the factors of production associated with the industrial process; and means for integrating the sub-models of the industrial process to create a user manipulable optimization model - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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