Open-Loop, Closed- Loop & Systems Thinking
What is a System
A system is a group of interrelated
components designed collectively
to achieve a desired goal. Systems
can be open-loop or closed-loop.
Input
Procces
Output
Feedback
What is Criteria
The desire elements and features of product or system
What are the 7 key point of technology
People, Information, Materials, tools, energy, Capital,And time
What is the TEchnology System
A group of resources working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities
What is input
What you want the system to do
What are the 9 Core Technologies
Mechanical, eletrical, electronic, structural, fluid, optical, thermal, biotechnology, and materials
What is Constraints
Defined as everything a design, person, or solution is limited by
What is procces
A particular method of doing something
What are the core technologies
The basic building blocks from which all technology systems are created
What is the Process
The steps that lead to a result
What is the social system
Defined as a set of interrelated units
What is Design Principles
Used to create designs across all technologies
What is energy
Energy involves the Ability to do work
What is fluid technology
Technology of using fluid, either gas (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport.
What is output
The result that comes out of the system
What is the environmental system
Heating system, cooling refrigerated systems, humidifying, and dehumidifying systems
What is the Design Procces
Designers constantly compare the solution to the criteria and constraints of the problem
What is capital
The money and other finances available for the creation and use of technology
What is materials technology
Technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
What is the Feedback
Comparing the result to the original need
Nature as well constructed by mankind
What is the 5 elements of Aesthetics
Vision, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell
What is time
Which is allocated to all technological activities
What is thermal technologies
Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy.