Audrey Log

Modernized Steam Engine Project Plan

Performed research on history of product from initial innovation to modern use
Began technical analysis requirements: COTS availability analysis, independent innovation, & alternatives
Reviewed product integration requirements--began drafting tech performance requirements/specs
- Noted comments in blogs wrt regulation requirements in some states in the US
Collecting potential SMEs (orgs & individuals) list and contact information for possible recruitment
Drafted outline for project plan:

Product Description, Operational Concept, and Operational Requirements
Product Cost Requirements
Program Schedule
Life Cycle Sustainment Requirements - maintainability, safety, human performance/human engineering, testability
Manpower - System Development/Build Requirements, System Operator Requirements, System Maintenance Requirements
Data Management - Product Interfaces (ICDs)
Production Strategy
Support Equipment - BOM, Supply

- Brainstorming, brainstorming, brainstorming

Note on Pure Energy Systems-- Mass.-based company, will research further.

Researched boiler systems (watertube, monotube, firetube, etc)
COTS engines found to date do not meet specs (size/hp requirements) and seem to be costly, though design from http://www.mikebrownsolutions.com/techinfo.htm is intriguing (20 hp engine/150 lbs)
Notes about safety--need to ensure sufficient safety warnings and instructions are included in manuals/drawings/maintenance plans--significant risk for safety incident (to include notes wrt substitutions of lower performing boiler safety valves, etc)
Created QRL for supply/SMEs/resources
Project plan--top level summary/intent/etc and outline