Modelling Design Hydrograph for Small Catchment: A Case of Rupinaro River

12 Pages Posted: 27 Jun 2019

Elena Carcano

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Date Written: June 20, 2019

Abstract

In order to evaluate different design assumptions, able to mitigate hydrological risk and protect the town of Chiavari (located in the north eastern part of Liguria region, Italy) from flood events of Rupinaro river, a detailed analysis of the temporal development of floods needs to be carried out. This work compares the volume in the stilling catchment to the total volume of flood starting from accurate hydrographs of flood events and rate of assigned return period. As a matter of fact, the general tendency of engineers and public administration is to adopt excessively conservative conditions which, decisively far from being real, end up discouraging and impeding projects. This work aims to provide reliable flood hydrographs associated to given return periods for the ungauged catchment of Rupinaro river, those hydrographs are necessary to design millwork dams.

Keywords: catchment, hydrological risk, mitigation, flood protection, water resources, watershed

Suggested Citation:

Carcano, Elena, Modelling Design Hydrograph for Small Catchment: A Case of Rupinaro River (June 20, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3106000 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3106000

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Application of Queuing Model in a Banking Service in PNG

11 Pages Posted: 27 Jun 2019

Brian Billy

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Joe Paru

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Lui Masti

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Herod Malo

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Mirzi Betasolo

Papua New Guinea university of Technology

Date Written: January 24, 2018

Abstract

Queuing is a common sight in the service industry such as bank transactions of employees receiving their wages at the end of a fortnight and other customers working in private or sector. Customers and service providers place differing values of the time. Those who have access to privileges with a fee passes the queue while those who can't remain in the line. The paradigm shift in technology and ICT has created a new brand of society that considers queuing as a thing of the past. The use of mobile fund transfer or online banking relieves the challenges. The paper uses the method Queuing model or waiting for line model which is the one mathematical model used to study and analyze long queues in the service industries. This paper will demonstrate how well queuing models can be used to analyze and understand the behavior of the queues particular in the banking industry using the QM for Windows software. The result shows a better understanding of how time is valued and is discussed in the paper presentation.

Keywords: queuing, quantitative methods, waiting line, queuing model, QM for windows, online banking, mobile banking, banking system, Papua New Guinea

Suggested Citation:

Billy, Brian and Paru, Joe and Masti, Lui and Malo, Herod and Betasolo, Mirzi, Application of Queuing Model in a Banking Service in PNG (January 24, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3108466 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3108466

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Factors Affecting Road Condition Over Time - In Particular the Use of River Gravel

9 Pages Posted: 6 Nov 2019

Rod Fincham

Cardno

Date Written: November 28, 2017

Abstract

This presentation will not be of a highly technical nature. More of a story about the subject, with one or two technical references thrown in, which can be consulted at a later time. There is ample reference material available on most of the topics covered, either in technical journals or on the internet. Reference material on the performance of river gravel is scant, however. Particular references will be provided for this.

Keywords: river gravel, road condition, transport system, road failure, road maintenance

Suggested Citation:

Fincham, Rod, Factors Affecting Road Condition Over Time – In Particular the Use of River Gravel (November 28, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3119042 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3119042

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Six Sigma Methodologies and Kaizen Project Deployment: A Strategic Development for Operational Excellence Through Process Innovation

40 Pages Posted: 26 Jun 2019

Daniel Jr. Dasig

University of Makati

Date Written: February 14, 2018

Abstract

The changing demands and challenging landscape of today's global economy have reshaped sectors of the economy and transform organizations. This transformation welcomes industries to develop its business acumen, invest in business process improvement and re-engineer its processes design and improved its portfolio. This paper presents a service management industry Kaizen Project deployment using a Lean Six Sigma Methodologies as a strategic move towards operational excellence. The researcher employed the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) approach to advance the project pre-implementation, deployment, and its impact assessment. The project had a positive improvement on the service processes, portfolio management improvement, championed Lean Six Sigma best practices, improved company and department Service Level Agreement, and business performance. The Knowledge Management System and re-engineered service design was deployed and economically provided significance to the company. Further, deployment of the similar project to a larger institution and empirical investigation is encouraged.

Keywords: kaizen project, lean principle, innovation management, process innovation, business performance

Suggested Citation:

Dasig, Daniel Jr., Six Sigma Methodologies and Kaizen Project Deployment: A Strategic Development for Operational Excellence Through Process Innovation (February 14, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3123593 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3123593

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PublicTransportaiton Improvement in PNG - A Case Study of Lae City

16 Pages Posted: 4 Jul 2019 

Zahid Sultan

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Joshua Bomoteng

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Mostyn Piko Philemon

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Anthony Yalehen

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

Date Written: June 13, 2019

Abstract

The issues surrounding public transportation is one that has been a growing concern in Papua New Guinea (PNG) over the years. Especially for the city of Lae, which is the country's largest industrial hub and cargo port and the second biggest city has been experiencing increased rates of urban drifting. The population influx has created an increased demand in public transportation services. Despite the rising demands, very little attention and effort have been given towards improving public transportation services and facilities. Based on observations and firsthand experience gained from the current transportation system, this paper brings forward problems and issues accompanying Lae City public transport system. Key variables related to public transport such as efficiency, safety, reliability and affordability are evaluated by implying a revealed preference survey. Final evidence based recommendation is suggested for the improvement of the situation.

Keywords: Public Transport, Efficiency, Safety, Reliability, Affordability, PNG

Suggested Citation:

Sultan, Zahid and Bomoteng, Joshua and Philemon, Mostyn Piko and Yalehen, Anthony, Public Transportation Improvement in PNG - A Case Study of Lae City (June 13, 2019). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3137404 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3137404

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