Technological Processes Chapter 5 Technological Processes
Processes – are what happen within a system Processes – are what happen within a system. They take inputs and change them into outputs. Design products, structures, energy conversion, communicate messages.
Technological Processes – 3 headings 1. Problem solving/Design Identify the problem or opportunity Develop multiple solutions Isolating, refining, and detailing the best solution. Model and evaluate the selected solution Communicate the final solution.
2. Production Processes – 7 total A. Agricultural and Related Biotechnological Processes Propagation Growth Harvest Conversion/Process
B. Communication and Info Processes Encoding Transmitting Receiving Decoding Storing/Retrieving
C. Construction Process There are two groups… building/civil Buildings – Residential, Commercial, Industrial Civil – Roads, Bridges, Dams, Canals, Airports
Common Steps in the construction process. Prep site Set foundation Build superstructure Install utilities Enclose structure Finish Complete the site Service the structure
D. Energy and Power Processes Six Forms of Energy Mechanical Chemical Radiant Thermal Electrical Nuclear
Process of gaining energy Gather resources Convert energy Transmit energy Apply energy
E. Manufacturing Processes Obtain Resources Harvest Mining Drilling Primary Processing Steel mill makes steel sheets or bars from iron ore, limestone, coke etc. These materials make an industrial material that is standard
Secondary Processes Casting and Molding Forming Separating Conditioning
F. Medical processes Prevention Diagnosis Treatment
G. Transportation processes Land Water Air Space
Vehicular Systems – on board technical systems that make a vehicle work. Structure Propulsion Guidance Control Suspension Support systems include pathways and terminals.
3. Management Process Designed to guide and direct the other processes with four steps Planning Organizing Actuating Controlling
Test your knowledge page 101 numbers 1-15 also complete crossword of terms.