1. Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
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2. Engineering Design Steps
Identification of a need
Problem definition
Research
Constraints
Criteria
Analysis
Specification
Communication
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3. Identification of a Need
Maybe self-starting
May be driven by upper management
May be an RFQ
Internal
External
Sometimes called “the requirements document”
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4. Electrical Engineering
Problem Definition
Statement of problem in engineering terms
Sometimes called “the engineering specification”
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5. Electrical Engineering
Research
Existing solutions
Internet
Your library
Government documents
Professional organizations
Trade journals
Vendor catalogs
Experts
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6. Electrical Engineering
Constraints
Physical limitations
Boundary conditions
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7. Criteria - Desirable or required characteristics
Cost
Reliability
Weight
Ease of use and maintenance
Appearance
Compatibility
Safety
Noise level
Effectiveness
Durability
Feasibility
Acceptance
Ease of construction
Ease of testing
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8. Electrical Engineering
Analysis
Evaluation of potential solutions
Involves
Mathematical analysis
Engineering analysis
Comparative analysis
Potential solutions are
Validated
Rejected
Accepted with qualifications
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9. Electrical Engineering
Specification
Technical details of the solution so it can be produced
Numerical specifications
Graphical specifications
Parts list
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10. Electrical Engineering
Documentation
The written report
Appropriate cover page
Abstract
Table of contents
Table of figures
Body
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendixes
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