Wk2 - System Engineering Flashcards
What is systems engineering
an interdisciplinary field of engineering and
engineering management that focuses on how
to design and manage complex systems over
their life cycles.
What are the 4 inputs of the universal system model
*input
*process
*output
*feedback
What are the key areas of requirement analysis
FPS and build specification
What is FPS
Functional Performance Specifications
What is the linear process for functional performance
Need > function > specific requirement > product
What is the development FPS documentation stages
Mission > major function > supporting function > performance
What are system performance specification
*key functionalities of the system
*design and construction constraint
* External and internal interfaces
* Environmental design criteria (Operating environment)
* Physical requirements
* Their alloctaion to lower levels of design (ie
subsystems)
What is a V model
*developing complex system following a systematic approach
* the end system will be checked it meets the required
What is the life cycle management components
Need >
Specify - life cycle cost modelling
Design or select - tactics development
Purchase
Install & commission
Operate - Defect elimination
Maintain - Tactics revisison
Modify
Dispose
What is the ownership cost equation
Ownership cost =
capital recovery cost + insurance + import duties + interest
What is the capital recovery cost equation
Capital recovery cost =
reduction in equipment value + opportunity cost of capital
What are the 5 main cost components
◼ Labour (direct and indirect)
◼ Materials (major and minor
components, tools and
consumables)
◼ Energy (electrical, diesel)
◼ Services (Internal and
external)
◼ General & Administrative
