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ED-1: Problem Definition
Team Number: 14
1. Questions & Evaluation
| No. | Questions | Answers | Objective | Function | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can it make use of organic waste generated in household? | Yes it can make use of organic wastes generated in households. | Yes | — | — |
| 2 | Can it reduce the amount of manual labour required ? | Yes it can reduce the manual labour till some extent. | Yes | — | — |
| 3 | Can this machine shred or reduce the size of organic waste? | Yes it can shred or reduce the size of the organic waste | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Can the machine be used at farms, hotels, or institutions? | No it can't be used in farms, hotels or institutes. | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | Can the machine operate with low power consumption? | Yes it will. | Yes | — | — |
| 6 | Can it continuously process waste? | Yes it will process waste continuously | Yes | — | — |
| 7 | Will it maintain valid temperature in the chamber? | Yes it will control temperature. | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Will the waste be segregated properly? | Yes the will be segregated properly. | Yes | — | — |
| 9 | Can it speed up the process? | Yes it will have different speed modes. | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Will it dump out the processed output automaticaly? | Yes it will automatically dump out the processed output. | Yes | — | — |
| 11 | Can it be modified to process higher capacity? | No it cant. | — | — | Yes |
| 12 | Is the machine repairable. | Yes it will be. | Yes | — | — |
| 13 | Will it control the unpleasant odour during the process? | Yes it will controll the odour. | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | Will it control moisture level in the compartment? | Yes it will controll the moisture level. | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | Can it process wet and dry organic wastes? | Yes it can. | Yes | — | — |
| 16 | Would the machine cost under Rs.4000-5000? | Yes we will try. | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Will the machine size be under 3*2*1ft | Yes it will be under those dimensions. | — | — | Yes |
| 18 | Can the machine generate the output within one week | Yes it can. | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | Is the machine user friendly? | Yes it is user friendly. | Yes | — | — |
2. Problem Definition
| No. | Objectives | Functions | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It should be used in small households. | It will shred the organic matter. | It will cost under Rs.4000. |
| 2 | To reduce the size of the organic waste. | It will store the compost material | It will be under 3*2*1ft. |
| 3 | To speed up the process of making compost. | It will controll Temperature. | It will be only for households. |
| 4 | To reduce the manual labour. | It will controll moisture level. | The machine will consume low power. |
| 5 | To reduce the use of fertilizers. | It will measure the volume of organic waste. | — |
| 6 | It should make the compost material aerated. | It will controll the unpleasant odour. | — |
| 7 | To reduce the volume of organic waste. | — | — |
| 8 | To provide a practicle solution for small household farms | — | — |
| 9 | The machine is user friendly. | — | — |
3. Need Statement
"Make a machine that can be used in households, that can reduce the size of the organic waste, mix the organic waste, store the compost material, control the temperature and moisture level, measure the volume of organic waste, control the unpleasant odour and is also user friendly. The machine size should be under 3*2*1ft, and it will cost under Rs.4000."