Technology Processes

• 3 processes make a system

• Each processes is critical

• The sum is greater than the whole

Processes

• Problem solving/Design

– Identify problem

– Develop multiple solutions

– Isolate best solution

– Model and Evaluate

Processes

• Problem solving/Design

– Communicate (Big deal)

– Implement

– Continuous improvement

Processes

• Plan• Do• Check• Act

Processes

• Production Process• 7 Technologies = Unique• Actions that create a

physical solution

Processes

• Production of Ag.– Propagation

– Growth

– Harvesting

– Conversion/processing

Processes

• Production Process –

Communication

Encoding

Transmitting

Processes

• Production Process –

Communication

Receiving

Decoding

Storing/Retrieving

Processes

• Construction Processes– Preparing the site

– Setting the foundation

– Building the superstructure

– Installing Utilities

Processes

• Construction Processes Enclosing the structure

• Finishing the project• Completing site and

structure• Servicing structure

Processes

• Energy and Power– Mechanical

– Chemical

Processes

• Fuel efficiency

Processes

Energy and Power• Thermal• Electrical• Nuclear