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Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Engineering Design Steps
Identification of a need Problem definition Research Constraints Criteria Analysis Specification Communication 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Identification of a Need
Maybe self-starting May be driven by upper management May be an RFQ Internal External Sometimes called “the requirements document” 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Problem Definition Statement of problem in engineering terms Sometimes called “the engineering specification” 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Research Existing solutions Internet Your library Government documents Professional organizations Trade journals Vendor catalogs Experts 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Constraints Physical limitations Boundary conditions 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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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 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Analysis Evaluation of potential solutions Involves Mathematical analysis Engineering analysis Comparative analysis Potential solutions are Validated Rejected Accepted with qualifications 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Specification Technical details of the solution so it can be produced Numerical specifications Graphical specifications Parts list 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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Documentation The written report Appropriate cover page Abstract Table of contents Table of figures Body Conclusions and recommendations Appendixes 9/17/2018 Electrical Engineering
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