Plats: Gärdet, Stockholm
Start: Februari  2019. 
Omfattning: 30 hp
Ämneskategori: Systemteknik

Background:
In 2018, the Master Thesis ”Simulation of an Electric Quarry with Automated Transporter Scheduling” (available on Diva) was produced at Syntell in collaboration with VCE (Volvo construction equipment). The Thesis included a model of a quarry with automated and electric transporters for transportation of material across the site, as well as other machines required for production of the material. The model includes a simulation with an automated scheduling algorithm based on Djikstras algorithm in which the cost function included both the expected arrival time to the destination and the accumulated traffic in an attempt to increase production and robustness. An error inducing function was also included for robustness analysis. 

Aim:
During the spring of 2019 Syntell wish to take on another Master Thesis project to continue working on the Quarry model. The goal is to include more features in the simulation, such as the Excavator, more detailed Logistic support/repair functions, better battery consumption dynamics etc. Then as a further extension,  there are two options based on the interest of the students.
	Option 1: Remove the scheduling algorithm and implement either a less greedy algorithm or machine learning. An analysis of possible improvements on production, cost and robustness is to be included. 
	Option 2: In collaboration with VCE, expand the logistic support in the model, implement automated errors based on statistics and do an analysis of the maintenance and optimization of spare part storage. 
 
Our department using MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) for system analysis is greatly expanding and we would very much welcome a group of 2 students for the thesis (possible with only 1 as well.). If there is an interest from both sides, further employment after the thesis is possible.  
 
Requirements: 
	Some programming knowledge 
	Background in Systems Engineering (Systemteknik) 
	Eagerness to learn new things 
	Interest in the role of a Consultant at Syntell

About Syntell: 
Syntell is an independent consultant and educational firm at Gärdet in Stockholm. We work with many clients in the Scandinavian countries, within both Defence and Industry. 
Using Requirements management, Integrated Logistics Support, Systems Engineering and many more areas of expertise, we work towards making complex enterprises, processes and systems more efficient and clearer for our clients to understand. 
 
If you are interested in the Thesis, email Heike Schnieder and attach your resume and a cover letter.
Email: heike.schneider@syntell.se