Design Plant using Computer Simulations

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for students

Throughout your training we are committed to your learning by providing a training and assessment framework that ensures the knowledge gained through training is translated into practical on the job improvements.

You are going to be assessed for:

• Your skills and knowledge using written and observation activities that apply to the workplace.
• Your ability to apply your learning.
• Your ability to recognise common principles and actively use these on the job.

All of your assessment and training is provided as a positive learning tool. Your assessor will guide your learning and provide feedback on your responses to the assessment materials until you have been deemed competent in this unit.

How you will be assessed

The process we follow is known as competency-based assessment. This means that evidence of your current skills and knowledge will be measured against national standards of best practice, not against the learning you have undertaken either recently or in the past. Some of the assessment will be concerned with how you apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace, and some in the training room as required by each unit.

The assessment tasks have been designed to enable you to demonstrate the requirements of the performance criteria and knowledge in this unit to successfully demonstrate competency at the required standard.

Your assessor will ensure that you are ready for assessment and will explain the assessment process.  Your assessment tasks will outline the evidence to be collected and how it will be collected, for example; a written activity, case study, or demonstration and observation.

The assessor will also have determined if you have any special needs to be considered during assessment. Changes can be made to the way assessment is undertaken to account for special needs and this is called making Reasonable Adjustment.

What happens if your result is ‘Not Yet Competent’ for one or more assessment tasks?

Our assessment process is designed to answer the question “has the desired learning outcome been achieved yet?” If the answer is “Not yet”, then we work with you to see how we can get there.

In the case that one or more of your assessments has been marked ‘NYC’, your trainer will provide you with the necessary feedback and guidance, in order for you to resubmit your responses.

What if you disagree on the assessment outcome?

You can appeal against a decision made in regards to your assessment.   An appeal should only be made if you have been assessed as ‘Not Yet Competent’ against a specific unit and you feel you have sufficient grounds to believe that you are entitled to be assessed as competent. You must be able to adequately demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to be able to meet the requirements of units you are appealing the assessment of.

Your trainer will outline the appeals process, which is available to the student. You can request a form to make an appeal and submit it to your trainer, the course coordinator, or the administration officer. The RTO will examine the appeal and you will be advised of the outcome within 14 days. Any additional information you wish to provide may be attached to the appeal form.

What if I believe I am already competent before training?

If you believe you already have the knowledge and skills to be able to demonstrate competence in this unit, speak with your trainer, as you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Assessor Responsibilities

Assessors need to be aware of their responsibilities and carry them out appropriately.  To do this they need to:

• Ensure that participants are assessed fairly based on the outcome of the language, literacy and numeracy review completed at enrolment.
• Ensure that all documentation is signed by the student, trainer, workplace supervisor and assessor when units and certificates are complete, to ensure that there is no follow-up required from an administration perspective.
• Ensure that their own qualifications are current.
• When required, request the manager or supervisor to determine that the student is ‘satisfactorily’ demonstrating the requirements for each unit. ‘Satisfactorily’ means consistently meeting the standard expected from an experienced operator.
• When required, ensure supervisors and students sign off on third party assessment forms or third party report.
• Follow the recommendations from moderation and validation meetings.

How should I format my assessments?

Your assessments should be typed in a 11 or 12 size font for ease of reading. You must include a footer on each page with the student name, unit code and date. Your assessment needs to be submitted as a hardcopy or electronic copy as requested by your trainer.

 

How long should my answers be?

The length of your answers will be guided by the description in each assessment, for example:

Type of Answer	Answer Guidelines
Short Answer	4 typed lines = 50 words, or 5 lines of handwritten text
Long Answer	8 typed lines = 100 words, or 10 lines of handwritten text =  of a foolscap page
Brief Report	500 words = 1 page typed report, or 50 lines of handwritten text = 1foolscap handwritten pages
Mid Report	1,000 words = 2 page typed report 100 lines of handwritten text = 3 foolscap handwritten pages
Long Report	2,000 words = 4 page typed report 200 lines of handwritten text = 6 foolscap handwritten pages

How should I reference the sources of information I use in my assessments?

Include a reference list at the end of your work on a separate page. You should reference the sources you have used in your assessments in the Harvard Style. For example:

Website Name – Page or Document Name, Retrieved insert the date. Webpage link.

For a book: Author surname, author initial Year of publication, Title of book, Publisher, City, State

assessment MATRIX

MEM234008A – Design plant using computer simulations
Element	Performance Criteria	Resource mapping	Written Activity	Practical Activity Checklist	Questioning Checklist
			Activity number	Activity number	Question number
1.       Clarify the simulation task and elaborate the specification	1.1 Establish, in consultation with client, required features of the computer simulations			1	Q1
	1.2 Determine parameters to the brief or contract			2	Q2
	1.3 Determine stakeholders to be consulted in design process			3	Q3
	1.4 Assess Work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental issues relevant to design task			4	Q4
	1.5 Confirm design brief, including budget and schedule, and provide preliminary advice on feasibility			5	Q5,6
2.       Research and test computer simulation options for a range of applications	2.1 Analyse computer simulations software for reliability, validity and robustness			6	Q7a-c
	2.2 Assess process simulation software for applications in commercial plant and processes		3	7	Q8
	2.3 Test computer simulation software with known solutions			8	Q9
	2.4 Select the most appropriate simulation option for the application		6a-f	9	Q10
3.       Prepare concept proposal	3.1 Computer simulation design		8a-d	10
	3.2 Complete required modelling, optimisation and sensitivity analysis		9-11	11
	3.3 Generate a range of design solutions, if required		1	12
	3.4 Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against design criteria, standards and codes ensuring conformity to WHS requirements			13	Q11,12
	3.5 Prepare a proposal that includes results of feasibility study, consideration of expert opinion, initial calculations, modelling and the use of judgment and discretion			14	Q13
	3.6 Review concept proposal with client to improve outcomes and overcome possible problems			15	Q14
	3.7 Negotiate adjustments to brief or contract parameters if required			16	Q15
4.       Design plant, equipment or manufacturing process	4.1 Design plant, equipment or process using chosen simulation methods		7a-d	17
	4.2 Optimise simulation and analyse sensitivity		10	18	Q16
	4.3 Provide documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions			19	Q17
	4.4 Consult with client and stakeholders			20	Q18
	4.5 Obtain sign-off on design simulation			20	Q19

Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Skills		Activity number	Activity number	Question number
Required skills include:
·         Determining design parameters, performance targets and system variables of plant, equipment or process to be simulated, including WHS, regulatory and risk management requirements			2,4
·         Interpreting parameters to the brief or contract			2
·         Researching latest trends and techniques in:
o    Computer simulation models, methods for sensitivity estimation and optimisation to ensure reliability, validity and robustness of simulation, simulation software, and programming and validation techniques			6
o    Reverse engineering			6
o    Sustainability implications and implications for computer simulation design applications			4,7
o    Selecting appropriate simulation model			9
o    Modelling, optimising and analysing model sensitivity			11
·         Generating and evaluating a range of solutions using appropriate innovation and creativity for feasibility against design criteria			6-9
·         Investigating faults in existing designs and arriving at solutions			8
·         Designing simulated plant			17
·         Communicating, negotiating and reviewing with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement on proposal and sign-off on simulated design			1,5,15,20
·         Documenting design with files, drawings, specifications and instructions			19

Required Knowledge		Activity number	Activity number	Question number
Required knowledge includes:
·         Design methods, research and investigations methods		1
·         Techniques for:
o    Continuous improvement		2a
o    Problem solving and decision making		2b
o    Root cause analysis (RCA) or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) or design review based on failure mode (DRBFM), and Pareto analysis		2c
·         Computer simulation packages		3
·         Advantages of design simulation, such as development time, low cost and minimum resources		4
·         Disadvantages of design simulations, such as level of uncertainty, and cost of making decisions based on invalid simulations		5
·         Simulation applications:
o    Physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality		6a
o    Interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop’ simulations (e.g. Space experiences, flight and driving simulation, medical procedure training etc.)		6b
o    Computer architecture simulation		6c
o    Training simulation		6d
o    Business performance		6e
o    Plant or process design		6f
·         Mathematical models:
o    Linear and non-linear		7a
o    Deterministic and stochastic		7b
o    Steady-state and dynamic		7c
o    Lumped and distributed parameter models		7d
·         Computer simulation types:
o    Continuous and discrete		8a
o    Deterministic and stochastic		8b
o    Local or distributed simulations		8c
o    Object-oriented physical modelling (OOPM) simulation		8d
·         Model variable types:
o    State variables, constants and random variables		9a
o    Inputs, outputs and decisions variables		9b
·         Sensitivity estimation and optimisation		10
·         Graphical techniques for visual model building		11

Evidence Guide		Activity number	Activity number	Question number
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
·         Interpret design parameters, performance targets and system variables of plant, equipment or process to be simulated			1-2
·         Advise client based on discipline knowledge, WHS and regulatory standards			5
·         Research sustainability implications, computer simulation design applications, mathematical and computer simulation models, methods for sensitivity estimation and optimisation to ensure reliability, validity and robustness of simulation, simulation software, programming and validation techniques			4,6
·         Determine WHS, regulatory and risk management requirements related to plant			4
·         Investigate and measure to confirm the parameters for required design			2
·         Select appropriate simulation model			9
·         Model, optimise and analyse model sensitivity			11
·         Generate and evaluate a range of solutions using appropriate innovation and creativity for feasibility against design criteria			12
·         Design simulated plant			17
·         Communicate, negotiate and review with stakeholders and client throughout process to obtain agreement on proposal and sign-off on simulated design			1,5,15,20
·         Document design with files, drawings, specifications and instructions.			19

assessment guide

The following table shows you how to achieve a satisfactory result against the criteria for each type of assessment task. The following is a list of general assessment methods that can be used in assessing a unit of competency. Check your assessment tasks to identify the ones used in this unit of competency.

Assessment Method	Satisfactory Result	Non-Satisfactory Result
You will receive an overall result of Competent or Not Yet Competent for the unit. The assessment process is made up of a number of assessment methods. You are required to achieve a satisfactory result in each of these to be deemed competent overall. Your assessment may include the following assessment types.
Questions	All questions answered correctly	Incorrect answers for one or more questions
	Answers address the question in full; referring to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace	Answers do not address the question in full. Does not refer to appropriate or correct sources.
Third Party Report	Supervisor or manager observes work performance and confirms that you consistently meet the standards expected from an experienced operator	Could not demonstrate consistency. Could not demonstrate the ability to achieve the required standard
Written Activity	The assessor will mark the activity against the detailed guidelines/instructions	Does not follow guidelines/instructions
	Attachments if requested are attached	Requested supplementary items are not attached
	All requirements of the written activity are addressed/covered.	Response does not address the requirements in full; is missing a response for one or more areas.
	Responses must refer to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace	One or more of the requirements are answered incorrectly. Does not refer to or utilise appropriate or correct sources of information
Observation/Demonstration	All elements, criteria, knowledge and performance evidence are demonstrated at the appropriate AQF level	Could not demonstrate elements, criteria, knowledge and performance evidence at the appropriate AQF level
Case Study	All comprehension questions answered correctly; demonstrating an application of knowledge of the topic case study.	Lack of demonstrated comprehension of the knowledge required to complete the case study questions correctly.  One or more questions are answered incorrectly.
	Answers address the question in full; referring to appropriate sources from your workbook and/or workplace	Answers do not address the question in full; do not refer to appropriate sources.
Practical Activity	All tasks in the practical activity must be completed and evidence of completion must be provided to your trainer/assessor. All tasks have been completed accurately and evidence provided for each stated task.	Tasks have not been completed effectively and evidence of completion has not been provided.
	Attachments if requested are attached	Requested supplementary items are not attached

Assessment Cover Sheet

Course Name Graduate Diploma of Engineering Course Code: MEM 80112 Unit Name Design Plant Using Computer Simulations Unit Code: MEM234008A First Name:   Student Number:   Please read and sign this assessment coversheet and submit it together with all your assessments to your Assessor by the due date. Family Name:   Assessor Name:   Student Declaration I have been supplied with the learning materials. Due date for assessment submission has been clearly communicated to me. The Trainer/Assessor has gone through the instructions for all the assessments and I clearly understand that this is a formal assessment. I understand that I must meet all the performance requirements for each assessment to be able deemed competent in this unit. I understand the need of using referencing and consequence of plagiarism (academic misconduct). I am aware of the post-assessment options (re-submission, re-assessment, study plan) available to me. I have talked to my Trainer/Assessor about any of my special needs. By submitting this piece of work and signing below, I DECLARE THAT all the assessments will be my own work and have not been previously submitted by me or any other student. I understand that if there is any doubt of the authenticity of any piece of my assessment I can be orally assessed by the Assessor. Student Signature:     Date: ____/____/____ Assessor Use Only Final Overall Result Assessment Re-submission Re-assessment C NYC C NYC C NYC Assessor Signature   Date ____ /____ /____ Feedback to Student     I have received the Assessment Feedback on ____/____/____ Student Signature   Assessor Signature   Date ____ /____ /____

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written activity

Your task is to research the following topics then outline your findings in a report. Use the questions below as a guide to your research:

1. What are the design, research and investigations methods to apply when generating a range of design solutions for a client?
2. Discuss the techniques that could be implemented in the workplace for:
   1. Continuous improvement
   2. Problem solving and decision making
   3. RCA, FMEA, DRBFM and Pareto analysis
3. Explain computer simulation packages, including their purposes
4. Discuss the advantages of design simulation
5. Discuss the disadvantages of design simulations
6. Briefly discuss each of the following types of simulation applications:
   1. Physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality
   2. Interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop’ simulations
   3. Computer architecture simulation
   4. Training simulation
   5. Business performance
   6. Plant or process design
7. Discuss and compare the application of the following mathematical models:
   1. Linear and non-linear
   2. Deterministic and stochastic
   3. Steady-state and dynamic
   4. Lumped and distributed parameter models
8. Explain each of the following computer simulation types:
   1. Continuous and discrete
   2. Deterministic and stochastic
   3. Local or distributed simulations
   4. OOPM simulation
9. Discuss the following model variable types:
   1. State variables, constants and random variables
   2. Inputs, outputs and decisions variables
10. How might you conduct sensitivity estimation and optimisation for modelling?
11. What are the graphical techniques that are suitable to use for visual model building?

Written Activity Checklist

Written Activity Checklist
For this assessment, the student must complete the written activity. The written activity is a stand-alone activity that will allow the student to display the requirements of the performance criteria and knowledge in this unit that are essential when deciding overall competency.
Student’s name:
Assessor’s name:
		Has the student satisfactorily completed the written activity?
		Yes	No
Did the Student provide evidence of their ability to research the following topics and outline the findings in a report:
What are the design, research and investigations methods to apply when generating a range of design solutions for a client?		£	£
Discuss the techniques that could be implemented in the workplace for: ·         Continuous improvement		£	£
·         Problem solving and decision making		£	£
·         RCA, FMEA, DRBFM and Pareto analysis		£	£
Explain computer simulation packages, including their purposes		£	£
Discuss the advantages of design simulation		£	£
Discuss the disadvantages of design simulations		£	£
Briefly discuss each of the following types of simulation applications: ·         Physical simulation using physical objects as analogues of another reality		£	£
·         Interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop’ simulations		£	£
·         Computer architecture simulation		£	£
·         Training simulation		£	£
·         Business performance		£	£
·         Plant or process design		£	£
Discuss and compare the application of the following mathematical models: ·         Linear and non-linear		£	£
·         Deterministic and stochastic		£	£
·         Steady-state and dynamic		£	£
·         Lumped and distributed parameter models		£	£
Explain each of the following computer simulation types: ·         Continuous and discrete		£	£
·         Deterministic and stochastic		£	£
·         Local or distributed simulations		£	£
·         OOPM simulation		£	£
Discuss the following model variable types: ·         State variables, constants and random variables		£	£
·         Inputs, outputs and decisions variables		£	£
How might you conduct sensitivity estimation and optimisation for modelling?		£	£
What are the graphical techniques that are suitable to use for visual model building?		£	£
Feedback to Student:
Result                o Satisfactory                       o Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor’s Signature:		Date:

practical activity

For this task you are to complete the following steps to demonstrate your ability to design plant using computer simulations on at least two separate occasions.

By introducing your product or your project within 300-400 words specifying the purpose of that, the time, cost and physical/ technical specifications. You must definitely to introduce the organisational chart of your project or operation including the internal and external stakeholder. Get set to utilise a modelling computerised system for your product/ project with your inner and outer people who are affected with your product/ project.

You are suggested to use CAD helpdesk relevant software to your project as one of the simulations systems for your product. (Downloading CAD helpdesk is free for a month on your personal computer is free).

Answer each question carefully to the point of question. Read your resource material carefully.

You are required to

On each occasion, complete the following steps to clarify the simulation task and to elaborate the specifications:

1. Consult with the client to establish the required features of the computer simulations. Document the outcomes of this consultation.
2. Obtain and review the brief or contract to determine the parameters. Provide the brief/contract reviewed.
3. Determine, and document, the stakeholders who are to be consulted in the design process
4. Assess and record the WHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues which are relevant to the design task
5. Confirm the design brief, including the budget and schedule for the task, and provide preliminary advice on its feasibility. Provide the confirmed design brief, budget and schedule, as well as documenting any advice provided on task feasibility.

Complete the following steps on each occasion to research and test computer simulation options for a range of applications:

6. Conduct research to identify and analyse a range of computer simulation software for reliability, validity and robustness, and reverse engineering, as relevant to the task. Document these analysis.
7. Assess the process simulation software for its applications in commercial plant and processes, including sustainability implications and implications for computer simulation design applications. Document this assessment.
8. Test the computer simulation software with known solutions. Record these tests.
9. Select the most appropriate simulation option for the application. Record the option selected.

On each occasion, prepare the concept proposal through completion of the following steps:

10. Select, and record, the computer simulation design
11. Complete the required modelling, optimisation and sensitivity analysis. Provide the modelling, and document the sensitivity estimation and optimisation.
12. If required, generate a range of design solutions. Provide these solutions.
13. Check the feasibility of the solution, and evaluate it against the design criteria, standards and codes, ensuring compliance with the WHS requirements. Document this feasibility check and compliance evaluation, including issues identified.
14. Prepare a proposal, including the results of the feasibility study, consideration of expert opinions, initial calculations, modelling and the use of judgment and discretion
15. In consultation with the client, review the concept proposal to improve the outcomes and to overcome possible problems
16. If required, negotiate with the client for adjustments to the brief or contract parameters. Record any adjustments.

Design the plant, equipment or manufacturing process on each occasion through completion of the following steps:

17. Using the chosen simulation methods, design the plant, equipment or process
18. Optimise the simulation, and analyse its sensitivity. Document the outcomes of this optimisation and analysis.
19. Develop and provide all documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions
20. Consult with the client and stakeholders to ensure that the simulation is suitable, obtaining sign-off on the design simulation

practical activity Checklist

*Multiple copies of the checklist will need to be printed if the activity is to be performed more than once.

Practical Activity Checklist
For this assessment, the student must complete the practical activity. The practical activity is a stand-alone activity that will allow the student to display the knowledge and performance that are essential when deciding overall competency.
Student’s name:
Assessor’s name:
		Has the student satisfactorily completed the practical activity?
		Yes	No
Did the Student provide evidence of their ability to:
Complete the following steps to demonstrate your ability to design plant using computer simulations on at least two separate occasions		£	£
On each occasion, did the Student provide evidence of their ability to:
Consult with the client to establish the required features of the computer simulations. Document the outcomes of this consultation.		£	£
Obtain and review the brief or contract to determine the parameters. Provide the brief/contract reviewed.		£	£
Determine, and document, the stakeholders who are to be consulted in the design process		£	£
Assess and record the WHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues which are relevant to design task		£	£
Confirm the design brief, including the budget and schedule for the task, and provide preliminary advice on its feasibility. Provide the confirmed design brief, budget and schedule, as well as documenting any advice provided on task feasibility.		£	£
Conduct research to identify and analyse a range of computer simulation software for reliability, validity and robustness, and reverse engineering, as relevant to the task. Document these analysis.		£	£
Assess process simulation software for its applications in commercial plant and processes. Document this assessment.		£	£
Test the computer simulation software with known solutions. Record these tests.		£	£
Select the most appropriate simulation option for the application. Record the option selected.		£	£
Select, and record, the computer simulation design		£	£
Complete the required modelling, optimisation and sensitivity analysis. Provide the modelling, and document the sensitivity estimation and optimisation.		£	£
If required, generate a range of design solutions. Provide these solutions.		£	£
Check the feasibility of the solution, and evaluate it against the design criteria, standards and codes, ensuring compliance with the WHS requirements. Document this feasibility check and compliance evaluation, including issues identified.		£	£
Prepare a proposal, including the results of the feasibility study, consideration of expert opinions, initial calculations, modelling and the use of judgment and discretion		£	£
In consultation with the client, review the concept proposal to improve the outcomes and to overcome possible problems		£	£
If required, negotiate with the client for adjustments to the brief or contract parameters. Record any adjustments.		£	£
Using the chosen simulation methods, design the plant, equipment or process		£	£
Optimise the simulation, and analyse its sensitivity. Document the outcomes of this optimisation and analysis.		£	£
Develop and provide all0020documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions		£	£
Consult with the client and stakeholders to ensure that the simulation is suitable, obtaining sign-off on the  design simulation		£	£
Feedback to Student:
Result                o Satisfactory                       o Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor’s Signature:		Date:

Questions

The following questions may be answered verbally with your assessor or you may write down your answers. Please discuss this with your assessor before you commence. Short Answers are required which is approximately 4 typed lines = 50 words, or 5 lines of handwritten text.

Your assessor will take down dot points as a minimum if you choose to answer them verbally.

Answer the following questions either verbally with your assessor or in writing.

1. List five examples of the features you might identify as required for computer simulations, in consultation with a client
2. How might you determine the parameters of a brief/contract?
3. What are four examples of stakeholders you might need to consult with in the design process?
4. What is it essential to assess the design task to identify, so these can be complied with during the design process?
5. Explain confirming the design brief, including the budget and the schedule
6. Why is it important to provide preliminary advice to a client on the feasibility of the design?
7. Explain the following to assess computer simulations software for:
   1. Reliability
   2. Validity
   3. Robustness
8. How might you assess process simulation software for their applications in commercial plant and processes?
9. Why should you test computer simulation software with known solutions?
10. What are the aspects that need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate simulation option for an application?
11. Identify and discuss at least one of the factors you would include when conducting a feasibility check of the proposed simulation
12. What will you need to evaluate the solution against to ensure conformity with the WHS requirements?
13. What information will you need to include in the prepared feasibility study?
14. Briefly discuss how to review a concept proposal with a client to improve the outcomes and overcome any possible problems
15. Outline the process which could be used to negotiate adjustments to parameters for a brief or contract
16. Briefly discuss understanding the analysis of the sensitivity of the simulation
17. What are the standards to be applied to all documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions might you provide for the simulation?
18. List five examples of the methods that may be used to consult with clients and stakeholders throughout the task
19. Who might you need to submit the task documentation to so that you can obtain final sign-off on a design simulation?

Questions Checklist

Questioning Checklist
The assessor needs to indicate whether they have conducted the questioning as written questions or as verbal questions by ticking the box below.
o Written Questioning			o Verbal Questioning
The assessor must provide evidence with the assessment tool. For written questions, the assessor must provide the student’s original written responses. For verbal questioning, the assessor must provide dot points as a minimum on the student’s responses. For details on how to conduct and contextualise this form of assessment, please refer to the questioning checklist explanation in the assessor guide.
Student’s name:
Assessor’s name:
If questions are answered verbally, the assessor must write detailed answers in the sections provided below. The space below does not indicate the size of the answer anticipated. Keep typing and the space will expand. If answers are recorded separate to this document, they must be attached to the assessment documents.					Satisfactory response
					Yes	No
1	List five examples of the features you might identify as required for computer simulations, in consultation with a client				£	£
2	How might you determine the parameters of a brief/contract?				£	£
3	What are four examples of stakeholders you might need to consult with in the design process?				£	£
4	What is it essential to assess the design task to identify, so these can be complied with during the design process?				£	£
5	Explain confirming the design brief, including the budget and the schedule				£	£
6	Why is it important to provide preliminary advice to a client on the feasibility of the design?				£	£
7	Explain the following to assess computer simulations software for: a.        Reliability b.       Validity c.        Robustness				£	£
8	How might you assess process simulation software for their applications in commercial plant and processes?				£	£
9	Why should you test computer simulation software with known solutions?				£	£
10	What are the aspects that need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate simulation option for an application?				£	£
11	Identify and discuss at least one of the factors you would include when conducting a feasibility check of the proposed simulation				£	£
12	What will you need to evaluate the solution against to ensure conformity with the WHS requirements?				£	£
13	What information will you need to include in the prepared feasibility study?				£	£
14	Briefly discuss how to review a concept proposal with a client to improve the outcomes and overcome any possible problems				£	£
15	Outline the process which could be used to negotiate adjustments to parameters for a brief or contract				£	£
16	Briefly discuss understanding the analysis of the sensitivity of the simulation				£	£
17	What are the standards to be applied to all documentation, graphics, specifications and instructions might you provide for the simulation?				£	£
18	List five examples of the methods that may be used to consult with clients and stakeholders throughout the task				£	£
19	Who might you need to submit the task documentation to so that you can obtain final sign-off on a design simulation?				£	£
Feedback to Student:
Result                o Satisfactory                       o Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor’s Signature:				Date:

Question 1

The design , research and investigation methods to apply when generating a wide solution for a client.

Design plan and diagram strategies is to enable design to work, the purposes of which can be vacillated, anyway they may join expanding key bits of learning or unique basic substances realizing more complete courses of action in order to achieve better experiences for customers with things, organizations, conditions and structures they rely on. Learning, for this circumstance, this is clear and significant examination of a condition through arrangement techniques, hence understanding the interior thought of things normally.( Vicente, K.J., 2010) The accompanying are a portion of the plan, research and examination strategies used to create a customer’s solution.

Uniqueness – Investigating possible results and confinements of obtained conditions by applying fundamental thinking through emotional and quantitative research systems to make new perception of the issue space toward better arrangement courses of action. ( Vicente, K.J., 2010)

Change – Reclassifying points of interest of plan courses of action which can incite better principles for standard and contemporary blueprint works out.

Joining – Prototyping possible circumstances for better arrangement courses of action that incrementally or basically upgrade the at first obtained situation.

Maintainability – Dealing with the path toward researching, reconsidering and prototyping of plan game plans determinedly after some time.

Enunciation – the visual connection between the parts and the entirety.

 

 

 

 

Question 2

Discuss the techniques that could be implemented in the workplace for:

a.Continuous improvement

b.Problem solving and decision making

c.RCA, FMEA, DRBFM and Pareto analysis

1. The Continuous improvement applies the concept for the “Plan,do,check and act”. (Suzaki, K., 2014) Suggested that the plan stage is the the stage which involves the planning and ideas used for improvement, the objectives and the set policies to make the planning.

The do stage involves the training, and awareness through communication and then implementing the whole idea to escape the possible problems.

The check process involves the monitoring and the analysis actions to results and the corrective controls to achieve the desired outcome.

The act is the final process  where the plan is reviewed and new goals are strategized.

b.Problem solving and decision making

Referring to (Suzaki, K., 2014), when the issue still appears to be overpowering, separate it by rehashing stages until the point that you have portrayals of a few related issues. It causes an incredible arrangement to check your concern investigation for consulting with an another person. When working with different problems,  the problem with high effects should be given the first priority and handled first.

c.RCA, FMEA, DRBFM and Pareto analysis

Pareto – is a factual system in basic leadership utilized for the determination of a predetermined number of errands that deliver huge generally speaking impact.

FMEA –  is a well ordered approach for distinguishing every single conceivable disappointment in an outline, an assembling or get together process, or an item or administration.

DRBFM – is a technique used to assess proposed changes to a current outline. It was created by Tatsuhiko Yoshimura, working with Toyota Motor Corporation. It utilizes a worksheet displayed after the FMEA worksheet however the two strategies are not indistinguishable. (Suzaki, K., 2014).

Question 3

Explain computer simulation packages, including their purposes

According to (Brans, J.P. and Vincke, P., 2013) computer simulation packages is the proliferation of the conduct of a framework using a computer to recreate the results of a numerical model related with said framework. Simulated purposes include: they are used optimizing performance like engaging engineering ,testings, videos and testing in education.

Question  4

Discuss the advantages of design simulation

Design simulations  allow framework originators to examine an issue at a few distinct levels of deliberation thus understanding it to the highest level best.

They also furnish clients with down to earth criticism when outlining true frameworks.

Design simulations brings down the cost of item improvement

Helps the capacity of plan reenactment to lessen the advancement lifecycle and empower the item to achieve the market speedier means less clients will be left baffled.( Baker, R.J., 2008)

Question  5

Discuss the disadvantages of design simulations

Referring to (Baker, R.J., 2008),It is very hard to interpret and come up with a perfect interpretation of a design moden. It leads to assumptions in most cases.

It is very expensive to conduct a successful simulation due to high costs incurred.

It is expensive to design a simulation model

Question 6

Applications of physical simulations.

Physical simulations

According to (Sugumar, R.A., 2009),The physical simulations is used in the learning process using the simulation objects to engage the objects of the simulation to extreme vigorous stage.

Interactive simulation or ‘human in the loop’ simulations

These refers to the simulations which interact with human one on one. for example;  when learning how to drive and fly an helicopter

Computer architecture simulation

This is a bit of programming for demonstrating computer  gadgets to anticipate yields and execution measurements on a given info. An engineering test system can demonstrate an objective microchip or whole computer  framework including a processor, a memory framework, and Input and Output gadgets.( Sugumar, R.A., 2009)

Training simulation

The training simulation is used in learning to explain how a certain machine works. This helped the learners to have the skills in handling the real machinery.

Business performance

Alluding to (Sugumar, R.A., 2009)The business performance simulation is used to explain how E-commerce is conducted. This improves the learner’s experience on trust and the intangible nature of the process.

Plant or process design

Simulations help engineers identify any loop hole in the units of the design process. (Sugumar, R.A., 2009)This allows them to take the appropriate choice in the design of the plant

 

 

Question 7

Discuss and compare the application of the following mathematical models:

Linear and non-linear

A linear model is dependably a polynomial of degree 1. They generally frame lines; in different measurements, they may likewise shape planes  or hyperplanes. T heir shape is in every case flawlessly linear, without any bends of any sort while Nonlinear models are significantly harder to understand and control. Illuminating a linear framework with a million communicating factors is extremely possible with a Computer, and most nonlinear solvers wouldn’t get even near that.( BlLLINGS, S.A. and Voon, W.S.F., 2013)

Deterministic and stochastic

In deterministic models, the yield of the model is completely controlled by the parameter esteems and the underlying conditions while in Stochastic models have some characteristic irregularity. A similar arrangement of parameter esteems and introductory conditions will prompt a troupe of various yields.( BlLLINGS, S.A. and Voon, W.S.F., 2013)

Steady-state and dynamic

A dynamic model effectively anticipated the profluent convergences of both unstable and non‐volatile need poisons from an expansive mechanical wastewater treatment plant.( BlLLINGS, S.A. and Voon, W.S.F., 2013) A steady‐state demonstrate, which was figured with the indistinguishable rate conditions and variable influent information, was deficient for dynamic expectations.

Lumped and distributed parameter models

The components fabricating a lumped model are thought of being amassed at particular focuses in space while the components in distribute frameworks are thought of being dispersed in space, with the goal that physical amounts rely upon both time and space, ( Vicente, K.J., 2010).

Question 8

Explain each of the following computer simulation types:

Continuous and discrete

(Bertsekas, D.P., 2009), discrete event proliferation is fitting for structures whose state is discrete and varies at particular time point and after that residual parts in that state for a long time.

Continuous simulation is appropriate for structures with a steady express that movements tirelessly after some time. Such a structure can be depicted by differential conditions. This is a system to light up these conditions numerically

Deterministic and stochastic

In deterministic models, the yield of the model is completely dictated by the parameter esteems and the underlying conditions.

Stochastic models have some characteristic irregularity. A similar arrangement of parameter esteems and starting conditions will prompt a gathering of various yields.

Local or distributed simulations

This tends to imply that on the off chance that you run a reenactment twice, the test system doesn’t exit amongst runs thus the following arrangement begins from the past arrangement. In the event that you have a circuit with different stable working focuses, there’s no assurance that the outcomes will be the same. Additionally if the outcomes just contrast by numerical resistances.( Bertsekas, D.P., 2009)

OOPM simulation

speaks to a usage for a recreation framework that is under development, and in light of an expansion to question arranged design.it enable investigators to reenact physical procedures by building multimodels.

 

Question 9

Discuss the following model variable types:

State variables, constants and random variables

A state variable is one of the factors used to portray the condition of a dynamical framework.

Constant variable is the one whose esteem can’t be changed once it has been doled out an esteem

Random variable a variable whose conceivable qualities are numerical results of an irregular marvel,

( Petrov, V.V., 2012. )

Inputs, outputs and decisions variables

Input variables are  factors of creation input that can’t be changed in the short-run. A factor of generation input that relies on the level of creation. Variable sources of info change contingent on the amount we deliver

Output variables makes it conceivable to store the estimation of a content variable for use after a call closes, without setting up an information activity, (Petrov, V.V., 2012. )

Decisions variables are the factors in a direct program that are an arrangement of amounts that should be resolved keeping in mind the end goal to take care of the issue

Question 10

How might you conduct sensitivity estimation and optimisation for modelling?

By assessing the action based administration and evaluating the last model from the distinctive reproductions as for the normal estimation of the yield variable and oversaw improvement to influence the activity to happen.( Madsen, H., 2013)

 

Question 11

What are the graphical techniques that are suitable to use for visual model building

Matching CIM with modelling techniques – The intention in the decision of the procedure demonstrating strategies is that they are generally utilized in depicting tricky circumstances in associations.

Discriminability – this discusses the elements of a diagram

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Vicente, K.J., 2010. Cognitive work analysis: Toward safe, productive, and healthy computer-based work. CRC Press.

Suzaki, K., 2014. New manufacturing challenge: Techniques for continuous improvement. Simon and Schuster.

Brans, J.P. and Vincke, P., 2013. Note—A Preference Ranking Organisation Method: (The PROMETHEE Method for Multiple Criteria Decision-Making). Management science, 31(6), pp.647-656.

Baker, R.J., 2008. CMOS: circuit design, layout, and simulation (Vol. 1). John Wiley & Sons.

Sugumar, R.A., 2009. Multi-configuration simulation algorithms for the evaluation of computer architecture designs.

BlLLINGS, S.A. and Voon, W.S.F., 2013. Correlation based model validity tests for non-linear models. International journal of Control, 44(1), pp.235-244.

Bertsekas, D.P., 2009. Network optimization: continuous and discrete models (pp. 467-511). Belmont: Athena Scientific.

Petrov, V.V., 2012. Sums of independent random variables(Vol. 82). Springer Science & Business Media.

Madsen, H., 2013. Parameter estimation in distributed hydrological catchment modelling using automatic calibration with multiple objectives. Advances in water resources, 26(2), pp.205-216.