Engineering Design Process

5.

Concept Evaluation and Selection

5.1.

Evaluation Framework Development

5.1.1.

Establishing Evaluation Criteria

5.1.2.

Weighting Criteria Importance

5.1.3.

Defining Evaluation Process

5.2.

Concept Screening

5.2.1.

Initial Feasibility Assessment

5.2.1.1.

Technical Feasibility

5.2.1.2.

Economic Feasibility

5.2.1.3.

Operational Feasibility

5.2.1.4.

Environmental Feasibility

5.2.2.

Screening Methods

5.2.2.1.

Go/No-Go Screening

5.2.2.2.

Concept Screening Matrix

5.2.2.3.

Elimination Rounds

5.3.

Detailed Concept Evaluation

5.3.1.

Decision-Making Tools

5.3.1.1.

Decision Matrix

5.3.1.2.

Pugh Chart Analysis

5.3.1.3.

Pros and Cons Analysis

5.3.1.4.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

5.3.1.5.

Weighted Scoring Models

5.3.1.6.

Analytical Hierarchy Process

5.3.2.

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

5.3.2.1.

Criteria Definition

5.3.2.2.

Alternative Scoring

5.3.2.3.

Sensitivity Analysis

5.4.

Risk Assessment

5.4.1.

Risk Identification

5.4.1.1.

Technical Risks

5.4.1.2.

5.4.1.3.

Financial Risks

5.4.1.4.

Regulatory Risks

5.4.2.

5.4.2.1.

Assessing Impact and Likelihood

5.4.2.2.

Risk Matrix Development

5.4.2.3.

Monte Carlo Analysis

5.4.3.

Risk Mitigation Planning

5.5.

Final Selection Process

5.5.1.

Convergent Thinking Application

5.5.2.

Selecting Optimal Solution

5.5.3.

Justification for Selection

5.5.4.

Documenting Decision Process

5.5.5.

Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In

5.5.6.

Backup Solution Identification

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