All books using the keywords: H. Wayne Cotten

This book considers two process capability indicators (Cp,Cpk) in combination with four measurement system capability indicators and explores their mathematical relationships. This is motivated by a critical need to understand the impact a measurement system may have on a process assessment.

The Alcoa Smelting Process is an alternative to the Hall-Héroult process for the production of aluminum. While it is not in use today, Alcoa operated a commercial scale smelter in East Texas for almost ten years before closing it due to various operational problems. It is a very energy efficient process, using 30-40 percent less electricity than the Hall-Héroult process. If only minor changes to the original design were made, it may be the only alternative process likely to succeed commercially.