Conclusion
The engineering design process was utilized to produce a final design. The scope provided the Sponsor's objectives and related experimentation, which laid the foundation for further research. By creating a schedule and WBS, a clear concise direction was now apparent. Specifications are desired to set boundaries for the design. For a better understanding of the specifications a QFD chart is deployed. Function analysis is a common way to view an overall illustration of the device including function dependencies and a revealing breakdown of the entire system. A morphological chart was used to conceptualize each function. From the morphological chart several concepts were generated and subsequently selected using the Pugh method. Implementing the Pugh method aids in the selection of the final concept. The final concept was put through a rigorous analysis to insure a successful design.
Upon selection of the final design, material/components were purchased and custom parts were machined. The components were then assembled and the entire system was tested to insure it met the desired constraints. To provide the operator with a step by step operation procedure, an operation manual was created. Finally a WebPage was developed to illustrate the entire process used to manufacture a Yeast Cultivator.
Last Revised: 2000-12-20