Generation of Concept构思的形成
This activity is the creative process that transforms the defined problem or “what is needed” into conceptual solutions or a proposal of “how to solve the need”. There is a constant interplay between Understanding the Problem, Generation of the Concept and the next activity Analysis and Optimization. Each time that the concept is cycled through these three activities, the solution becomes more mature.
构思形成过程是一个创造性的过程,即将已提出的问题转化到概念论证阶段(是否实际可行还需进一步考察),如何满足解决该问题所需要的一系列条件。进一步认识问题、形成解决问题的构思以及分析优化这三者总是不断互动的过程。譬如:化学工程中合成某种高分子化合物,反应条件不理想,产率偏低,经分析后认为是长时间高温对工艺过程有影响(识别问题),化学工程师提出用间歇性高温反应法来解决这一难题(构思的形成),但间歇性高温反应工艺的具体每段反应过程的温度和时间的控制,以及工艺改进后对产率高低、产物质量的影响有待进一步论证(分析和优化)。
Analysis and Optimization 分析和优化
This activity takes the conceptual solution and refines it in a detailed solution. However, there is a distinct interplay between this activity and the previous two. During the first iteration, optimizing the concept solution may simply involve comparing the concept to the engineering problem definition. As the number of iterations increases, the solution will take on system-level characteristics that are overviews of the design, and in order to optimize the solution, simple models that integration of the mathematical, natural and engineering sciences will be required. As the iterations or interplay between the Understanding the Problem, Generation of a Concept and Analysis and Optimization continues, precise models, a greater use of the mathematical, natural and engineering sciences, are needed and details of the solution’s smaller components are developed. The interplay between the Understanding the Problem, Generation of a Concept and Analysis and Optimization continues until the solution details allow the development of mechanical drawings, etc. At this point, the process can more onward to the fourth activity, Testing.
当解决问题的构思初步形成后,会发现影响工程的条件会越来越多越来越复杂,因此我们要树立全局观念,总览工程设计,进行简单建模整合机械学、自然学以及工程学知识。此外对一些关键性的“卡壳处”也要提出详细的解决方案。
Testing 测试
This activity involves checking the solution to the original problem definition (stakeholder and engineering definitions), confirming assumptions made during analysis/optimization activity and identifying problems related to use and production. This activity commonly involves computational simulation, prototyping and field testing.
对初步形成的解决方案进行测试,看是否可行之有效地解决之前发现的问题。通常包括计算机模拟测试、试验模型测试和实地测试。
Construction 建构
This last activity relates to the construction of the solution and eventually the release of the solution for the benefit of society. However, construction practices may result in a re-design of the solution.
最终敲定解决方案,当然也有可能进行进一步的修改。
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