Development of a mathematical model of a steam-reforming furnace

Mathematical models are developed for a steam reforming furnace in both the steady state and unsteady state modes of operation. The one-dimensional radiation field in a participating medium is resolved into various classes of rays which distribute radiant energy to the furnace tubes carrying the process gas. Results predicted by the model are found to compare satisfactorily with values measured on an actual plant. A preliminary analysis of the thermal shock effects that arise during transient conditions in the furnace is made and limits on the safe rote of change of load level are indicated

Portland Daily Press: July 14,1883

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Electronics in Business: Effects on Accounting.

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A development appraisal from the management viewpoint of the use of cost-benefit analysis in in-company training situations

The thesis takes the economist's concept of cost-benefit analysis and subjects it to a ‘developmental appraisal', from the management viewpoint and in respect of ‘in-company training'. In so doing it seeks to explore the contribution that the broad concept, when applied to training evaluation, can make to management decision making. The thesis concludes from an appraisal of the cost-benefit concept that differences when it is applied to in-company training compared with the economists traditional 'macro' usage, merit a different label, 'investment appraisal' of training. The place of the concept in training evaluation is then explored and in use it is shown to be subject to a great many constraints. The thesis proposes that these constraints be translated as opportunities within a 'new' framework which seeks to consider training evaluation from the management viewpoint. This framework proposes a twin role for evaluation: the conventional one of feedback to the trainer and organisation; and an additional one of identification of the key 'supportive' systems needed to meet the objectives of a particular programme. To test these roles a dichotomy is proposed between Programmed and non-Programmed training decisions, within which a classification of types of training is suggested. The investment appraisal concept is then applied to evaluations within each of these decision categories. The non-Programmed decision evaluation is conducted in an operative training situation in a rolling mill in the steel industry; the Programmed Decision evaluation is applied to a junior operative training programme in several steel companies. The thesis concludes from the results of the experiments that a useful methodology has been devised and that the major contribution of the application of the concept in practice is the opportunity it gives both for the identification of line management contribution to the success of training and obtaining of their involvement

Small scale businesses in Zambia: their role in employment creation

The study investigated Zambian government’s belief that small manufacturing firms can provide employment particularly to the ever growing jobless school drop-outs. The objectives were to: (a) measure the job creation capacity of small firms; (b) determine the attitudes of Copperbelt University's School of Business and Industrial Studies’ (SBIS) students and graduates towards starting business and adequacy of educational received; (c) examine effects of the Zambian leadership code on the creation of small businesses; (d) find out the role of government and small business support institutions in promoting small businesses. The four main results were firstly, that small firms significantly generated more employment than large firms over ten years. Secondly, among the four main entrepreneurship theories discussed, Chells’ environmental-situational-personal model, was more applicable to Zambia since no single model explained the process of entrepreneurship. This however demanded, 'inter alia’, a high level of education and own capital. Thirdly, government’s role in small business promotion, directly and through its agency (SIDO), was practically negligible and to some extent negative. Financial institutions and local authorities had virtually no programmes for small firms. Fourthly, SBIS students and graduates had, on the whole, positive attitudes towards starting businesses and educational preparations received at SBIS for working in large or small firms(but not for business ownership). Over a period of six years, none had selected entrepreneurship as a career upon graduation. Only one initiated a business later. Training of graduates for work in small and large firms through the Bachelor of Accountancy degree (BAe) was found to be unacceptable to employers. Major recommendations included firstly, the need for the government to : (a) take a greater promotional role; (b) abolish the Zambian leadership code; (c) encourage local authorities to be more responsive and (d) promote entrepreneurship in higher educational institutions, among government’s and parastatals’ employees. Second, SBIS was strongly advised to: (a) re-evaluate some courses; (b) introduce small business majors and Graduate Enterprise Programme ; (c) extend the present Bae into a professional qualification and co-ordinate with professional bodies; (d) enable academic staff gain industrial experience