Systems Engineering folios

Assessment Criteria

Criterion 1

Investigation of a problem/situation/opportunity/need and develop a design brief for an integrated controlled system including evaluation criteria

This folio page provides the design problem, design brief and client profile for the project. This folio page provides the design brief, to design a system that will safely and autonomously transport high risk products in a petroleum plant. The design brief response, giving an explanation of the automated transportation system prototype to be designed.

Criterion 2

Researching, devising, designing and modelling design options

Labelled diagrams of design 1, showing plans for the system’s construction from different angles. Labelled diagrams of design 2, showing plans for the system’s construction from different angles. This folio page explains how platform stabilisation will be achieved, with a table comparing different mechanisms, evaluating their pros and cons. This folio page provides research and design options, giving examples of similar products, comparing potential similarities and differences with the designer’s own product.

Criterion 3

Planning the creation of the system

A component timeline for part delivery, noting the components, their associated subsystems, and arrival times. A Gantt Chart outlining the production plan for the system over an 18 week timeline.

 

The projected timeline for the entirety of the project.
Cooper Pitts, Systems Engineering, Criteria 3

Criterion 4

Use of tools, equipment and machines to make the system

Photos and descriptions show the process of cutting wood panels with a jigsaw blade and drilling tracks onto the frame. This folio page explains the construction of the system’s dog door, providing dimensions and showing tracks and screwheads.

Criterion 5

Realisation of an integrated controlled system

The cover page of the folio, showing a photo of the designer standing next to the finished system, a remote control kicking paddle holder for Taekwondo. A folio cover page, with a photo of the completed LEIP (Levitating Equipment Isolation Platform). A record player sits on top of the system.

Criterion 6

Use of diagnostic test procedures and interpreting test data

This folio page has a table which lists the names of components, their use in the project, specifications, and costs. This folio page describes a test conducted to assess system’s capacity to reduce vibration. A lidar accuracy test is explained, with purpose, methodology and testing parameters set out.

Criterion 7

Project management to realise the preferred option

Two folio pages explaining the operation of the pneumatic motor and improvements that could be made to its function. Two folio pages explaining the operation of the pneumatic motor and improvements that could be made to its function. First page of the folio explaining the project’s time management and organisation, setting out evidence of progress, and justifying decision making and modifications. Second page of the folio explaining the project’s time management and organisation, setting out evidence of progress, and justifying decision making and modifications.

Criterion 8

Evaluating the use of the systems engineering process, including finished, integrated controlled system

A table naming different parts of the system, and showing their associated modelled images and computer-aided design. A table setting out the evaluation criteria, scoring the system against each criterion, and providing a justification for the score given. The folio is also evaluated as it relates to the system’s construction and completion. A table setting out the evaluation criteria, scoring the system against each criterion, and providing a justification for the score given. The folio is also evaluated as it relates to the system’s construction and completion.

 

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