Systems Engineering Approach

ThisSystem engineering chapter introduces the reader to the concept of systems engineering management and the processes for managing an interdisciplinary approach for the development and realization of complex systems, which demand a high standard of lifetime performance. The principles of systems engineeringSystems engineering management along with the process of development of system requirements are discussed. The importance of understanding the hierarchy of stake holdersStake holders with example from oil sector industry is discussed. The process of concept developmentConcept development using function means analysisFunction means analysis and Pugh matrixPugh matrix is shown using example. A typical concept development sheetConcept development sheet is also presented. Further, the process of creating systems requirement document, requirement analysisRequirement analysis and benefits of well-written systems requirement document is discussed. The structure of a typical system requirement documentSystem requirement document is also discussed and an example of such a document along with a template is presented in Appendix D—System Requirement Document and Appendix E—System Requirement Document template. The use and importance of requirement verification matrixRequirement verification matrix, creating validation planValidation plan, system design documentSystem design document and technology development using systems engineering processSystems engineering process is also discussed. A case study from Boeing showing benefits of using systems engineering process is presented.