Automation
What is Automation?
The replacement of human workers by technology
What is lost energy?
Energy that is lost along the way in a system
Name an example of customer service
Manuals, Telephone calls, Emails, Online lists or videos, weather forecasts
What is everyday or economical efficiency?
To achieve the maximum capability of an object with wasting as little energy, effort or resources
Name 3 benefits of automation in general
Used for repetitive or boring work, Produce more goods faster with less material, Dangerous tasks can be performed with increased safety, People with disabilities can have greater independence, Modern HVAC systems can control when energy is used for heating and cooling, used for oil spills or cleanups
What is transformed energy?
Energy that is transformed from one type into another
What is customer service?
The help a company provides to ensure that the customers make the product as efficient as possible
What is mechanical efficiency?
The percentage of input work that is converted into output work
Name 3 Cons of Automation in agriculture
Increase use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, Livestock can cause groundwater contamination from waste, Mistakes in moving product can cause devastating effects on environment
What is transferred energy?
Energy that is moved from one place to another
What do companies hope customer service will cause?
People would recommend or buy again from the company after how well their products functioned
What is the formula for mechanical efficiency?
FxD (output)
--------------- x 100%
FxD (input)
Why can't you say that there is a system with 100% efficiency?
Because there is always friction or slippage inside of the system