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jbrenner assigns HOMEwork - Planning Atlantis

Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 9 months ago to The Gulch: General
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An assignment I give my students in almost every course I teach is what I call a questions and issues sheet. Students are asked to come up with a list of at least 25 questions and issues on a process design, product design, or failure analysis of my choosing. Students start by brainstorming either by themselves or in groups for 0.5 to 1 hour, and then categorize their questions and issues into the following categories: technical/engineering, economic, legal, regulatory, quality, environmental, safety, health, logistical, project management, and social impact. It is better for the questions and issues to be in the form of a question such that the question can be answered with a yes/no or a number. In that way, the exercise serves as a checklist to keep the project on track. Points are given for the number of questions, category coverage, identification of all of the key issues, depth of insight, creativity, and for thoroughness of the list. A critical issue not considered is often the project killer. Your assignment is to participate in this exercise for the development of a physical Atlantis.


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  • Posted by $ rockymountainpirate 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I have books on brewing and wine making. I'll have to get some on distilling. MSU extension probably has some. I also have books on canning.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My leadership skills aren't all that great. I am a bull in a china shop sometimes, but I do get things get done. It is important to acknowledge everyone's contributions (giving value for value) and to allow people to do what they feel passionate about. Telling people what to do isn't effective, but you do need to provide a framework for both the big picture and each of the smaller pictures.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The project I am referring to is Atlantis development itself. Someone is going to have make sure that the mission-critical networks become operational, and that this doesn't become a boondoggle.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    For quite a while, the Gulch will not be all that attractive to looting nations. There won't be that much to take.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    It is a reasonable discussion to have, Susanne. Northern Colorado in AS does have certain advantages, but the sea is a better barrier than land.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My old business not only processed plant waste, but #2 animal waste (not #2 diesel) as well. The GEK gasifier I linked to in the technical/engineering section can handle animal waste, too. RMP, you and I will have to collaborate on the brewery/distillery; I'll help with the distillation column and some of the plumbing.
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  • Posted by $ 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The energy device is designed to process almost any hydrocarbon, including palm branches and seeds. I have some experience dealing with palm oil-derived fuels.
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  • Posted by $ johnrobert2 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Will research and give you some data. Have already researched but do not have data handy. Will e-m you on private chat.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
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